Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 15 May 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 demonstrates a commitment to providing very good quality care and learning. She has worked hard to make the required improvements since her last inspection and this has had a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder organises activities which are varied and often follow children's interests. As a result, children are interested in their learning and make good progress in all areas of their development.  The childminder has extremely positive relationships with the parents and shares a huge range of information about her childminding service, keeping them well informed about their children's routines and development.  The childminder has close bonds with children and as a result, they are very settled, secure and independent.  The childminder is constantly reflective in her practice; she is extremely open to new ideas and to making changes.  Children behave well; they are polite and courteous and develop good social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder regularly reminds children about keeping safe and following good hygiene routines, such as covering their mouths when they cough. However, she does not always reinforce this learning by explaining the reasons why.  The childminder frequently introduces new words and encourages children to repeat these. She occasionally misses opportunities to repeat what they say in the correct way to ensure their learning is accurate.

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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

 strengthen interactions with children during routine activities to further promote learning about ways to keep healthy and safe  maximise all opportunities to teach children how to pronounce or use words correctly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.  The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documentation, and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents via questionnaires and references.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an interesting and stimulating range of activities to promote children's learning and development across all areas of learning. She plans activities to follow children's interests and to support their development. Children were excited to explore the water beads and benefited from the childminder's support and encouragement as they counted and talked about colour, size and quantity. Children gain in confidence and independence as they play alongside the childminder. They develop their small- muscle skills as they shape and mould the sand or draw circles with large chalks. The childminder ensures that young children take part in a wide range of activities and different learning experiences to promote their communication and language skills, such as singing or reading stories. She talks to children all the time and encourages them to learn and repeat new words as they play. She occasionally misses opportunities to repeat

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who attend. This is good

what they say in the correct way to ensure their learning is accurate. The childminder gets to know the children well through making observations and in her discussion with parents. She regularly exchanges very good quality information about children's development encouraging parents to talk about their children's learning at home. This enables her to set accurate targets for each child to make sure that they maintain good progress.

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good

Young children are extremely secure and settled with the childminder who provides a safe and welcoming environment. Young children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the garden and while on outings to local amenities. The childminder regularly reminds children about keeping safe and following good hygiene routines, such as covering their mouths when they cough. However, she does not always reinforce this learning by explaining the reasons why. The childminder encourages young children to socialise with older children and to form good friendships. These experiences help them to learn to play and cooperate together, and prepare them for the next step in their life, such as starting at pre-school or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements, and of how to keep children safe. She reviews risks regularly to ensure she keeps children safe. The childminder regularly seeks the views of children and parents, and uses these to inform her planning. She has good systems in place to plan and review her implementation of the learning and development requirements to ensure that children are making the best possible progress. Effective planning and very good record keeping underpins the childminder's good practice. Strong partnerships with parents, other professionals and settings provide consistency in care and learning for all children. The childminder is a reflective practitioner and has good systems in place to enable her to develop and improve her own practice. She identifies training opportunities for the future and is keen to develop her knowledge further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252270 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 833045 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and children in a house in the Whitenap area of Romsey. The family have cats. The childminder collects children from the local school. Shops and parks are nearby. The childminder regularly attends parent and carer groups. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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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