Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 18 August 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder is knowledgeable about children's development and enthusiastic in her work with children. She encouraging all areas of learning through providing appropriate activities and experiences, both in the home and the local community.  Children are confident, curious and happy in the childminder's care. They demonstrate excellent communication and language skills, which the childminder enhances through her knowledgeable interaction with them.  The childminder manages all aspects of safeguarding effectively, so children play in safe environments and are well looked after.  The childminder works proactively with parents and others involved in children's lives. This liaison helps ensure children experience continuity of care and learning.  The childminder meets children's individual care needs well. She teaches children the basics of healthy living.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The garden is large, spacious and has a variety of equipment, but the childminder does not use it as effectively or as frequently as possible to encourage children's skills across all areas of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend use of the garden to provide children with more opportunities for independent outdoor play, making use of the natural environment to further extend all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises, including the garden, and viewed the resources available for childminding.  The inspector observed the children at play and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self- evaluation methods, how she assesses children and helps all progress whatever their backgrounds and abilities.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching skills encourage all aspects of young children's learning enabling them to make good progress. She skilfully plans and extends children's learning by building on their interests, particularly when indoors and on outings. Children recall information and, with her help use technology and books to gain more information. Such good teaching methods help children gain necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move to school. The childminder involves parents in checking children's ongoing progress carefully, and encourages them to share the information gained with health visitors. This approach helps to ensure that learning opportunities are pitched at the right level for each child. The childminder carefully indentifies what children need to learn next which helps to ensure children steadily progress in all aspects of their development.

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good

The childminder welcomes children. She follows children's individual preferences, such as making sure favourite comforters are to hand, which helps them feel safe and secure. The childminder prioritises children's safety. For example, first-aid resources are easily available and always taken on outings. A high level of attention is paid to ensuring children develop their social skills. This care enables them to mix and converse with both adults and children. The childminder sensitively helps children adapt to major changes in their lives, including starting school. Careful preparation helps the children to develop a positive attitude towards the changes and sows the seeds to make good progress. The childminder uses her indoor resources well. She does not often offer children the choice of playing either indoors or outdoors in the garden to allow them to extend their play there if they wish.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her childminding role and its responsibilities. She implements appropriate policies and procedures effectively, keeping required documentation up to date. She reflects on her provision and evaluates her teaching. She constantly strives to develop her knowledge by attending well-chosen training courses and reading relevant literature. For example, she has attended a course on children's speech and language development to help her support this aspect of children's development better. She has developed a list of further equipment she wishes to purchase to extend children's experiences. The childminder provides parents with useful information to help them in caring for their children. This helps parents and the childminder take a consistent approach, so children understand expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 110972 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 846001 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder started in 1989 and registered with Ofsted in 2001 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her two children. The ground floor and one first-floor bedroom is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has two cats. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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