Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

There are breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements which impact on children's safety and well-being. These relate to the provider's knowledge of child protection and the suitability of household members. The provider has not notified Ofsted of changes to people associated with the registration.

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The provision is inadequate

Children who are very new to the setting are settled and relaxed. They are adventurous and confident around the childminder. They show a highly inquisitive nature in their surroundings, exploring the activities and resources available to them. Children are eager learners. They are confident to try new sounds and new words. They attempt more challenging tasks without hesitation.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are spoken to with kindness and consideration. They have opportunities to approach the learning of new skills in different ways. For instance, when a child struggled to use a scoop, the childminder gave them the freedom to find other ways to transport and explore the rice with his hands. This supports children to solve problems creatively without becoming frustrated.

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The provision is inadequate

Children show interest in one another and their differences. For instance, when parents speak to their child at the setting in a different language, children are curious and seek further enquiry. However, the childminder does not always explore the different languages of families further. Children who need extra support with social anxiety and routines are well supported. Children receive encouragement to engage in cooperative play, and they develop increased confidence as a result.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to the living arrangements of adults who are registered with the setting. This means a family member no longer registered with the setting has stayed in the property when minded children have been present. Adults who are not registered by Ofsted are not able to be vetted and pose potential safeguarding risks to children. However, the childminder minimised the risk as the adult had no access to the children. n The childminder was unable to provide a Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check for an adult registered with the setting. In addition, a DBS check for another adult previously registered with the setting was only a basic check and not the required enhanced check. This is a breach of requirements and does not follow the processes in place to safeguard children. n Despite recent training, the childminder does not have a secure understanding

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need to do better?

of the different types of abuse. This puts children's safety and well-being at risk, as she is not aware of the indicators of a child protection concern.

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need to do better?

13 September 2022 n The childminder's use of effective questions and targeted vocabulary provides support for early word acquisition. For example, as a child explored toy animals, the childminder drew his attention to the sounds they made and their features. She spoke key words clearly, providing a clear lip pattern to follow. As a result, the child made his own attempts at new words. n The childminder makes observations during activities and responds quickly to adapt tasks to match children's progress. For example, during a filling and emptying task, she noticed a child was interested in the sensation of rice in his hand. The childminder then made the activity more tactile, burying objects in the rice, which became fossils for the child to uncover with his fingers. n The childminder provides language-rich commentary during tasks; however, she does not always model targeted skills frequently. This means children do not

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consistently have a visual reinforcement of the steps needed to complete a task. n The childminder provides effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder has undergone additional training in SEND to support some specific needs. She has a good awareness of how to support families of children with SEND. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's independence. For example, she supports children during toilet training with appropriate equipment and clothing. She encourages children to wash their hands. n The childminder is good at identifying where individual children might struggle in social situations. She provides opportunities for younger children to develop confidence in larger social groups. For instance, older children support younger children in play with painting, sand or pebbles. This develops social skills in the

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younger, less-confident children. n There is good communication between the childminder and other early years settings. She is effective at relaying information between professionals and parents. This supports smooth transitions for the children throughout the day. n The childminder celebrates Christian festivals with the children and takes them on trips to churches to look at the stained-glass windows and architecture. She engages older children in discussions about their faiths. She encourages children who have families in other countries to talk about the animals from those parts of the world. During Chinese New Year she offers samplings of Chinese food. However, the childminder does not explore further ways for younger children to gain more knowledge about different cultural backgrounds.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to members of the family who reside in the property. In addition, the childminder does not keep complete records of safeguarding documentation. She was unable to provide a DBS certificate number for a previously vetted member of the registered household. This compromises children's overall safety and well-being. The childminder knows the procedures for whom to contact if she has any safeguarding concerns.

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Safeguarding

13 September 2022 However, despite recent safeguarding training the childminder does not have a secure knowledge of key safeguarding messages. Her understanding of differing cultural practices and aspects, such as extreme views and behaviours, is limited. This means that she is not aware of all possible indicators that a child may be at risk of harm.

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Due date

ensure Ofsted is provided with the required information for any persons living or working on childminding premises, to enable all appropriate checks to be completed and an overall suitability decision to be made 04/10/2022

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Due date

provide a valid DBS check for all adults associated with the registration 04/10/2022

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Due date

improve understanding of child protection to enable the identification of possible emotional abuse, neglect and the wider safeguarding issues. 04/10/2022

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should:

n provide opportunities for all children to explore and celebrate a range of cultures and faiths n improve activities where tasks can be modelled to allow children time to learn and consolidate new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455303 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10228752 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Worthy Down, near Winchester. The childminder offers care each weekday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year around, including out-of-school care and school drop-offs and pick-ups. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities. He assessed the impact this had on the children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n Parents talked to the inspector during the inspection and he took account of their views. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises used by children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspection activities

13 September 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

13 September 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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