Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 4 January 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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

 Children are confident and motivated to learn because they develop close bonds with the childminder who meets their emotional needs well.  The childminder plans effectively. She provides children with a variety of interesting play and learning experiences in and outside the home, which help prepare children for the next stage in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children develop good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify ways of further promoting children's care and learning when with her, and involves parents in this process.  The childminder has increased her knowledge and skills since the last inspection through training, which has a positive effect on outcomes for children.  The childminder liaises effectively with other early years providers that children attend,

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This provision is good

which helps to provide continuity in children's learning and development.  The childminder provides a safe and interesting environment for children to play in and explore.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide the most suitable, easy-grip writing materials for children showing an interest in making marks to aid their early literacy development.  The childminder does not always guiding parents on how best they can promote their children's learning at home.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills by making sure the writing materials provided are the most suitable for their individual stages of development  extend children's learning by providing guidance and information to parents and carers about ways of supporting their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children during activities in the home and garden, and looked at the range of toys, resources and equipment available for their use.  The inspector talked with the childminder and the children.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including records relating to children, safeguarding procedures and feedback from parents form parent questionnaires.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her policies and procedures; methods of assessing and planning for children's progress, including in literacy; how she works with parents, safeguards children and how she improves her provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She skilfully engages children through effective teaching and purposeful play. For example, children enjoyed carefully stacking model animals on the toy tractor, which helped them to develop their coordination. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical skills well such as by encouraging them to count. She paused deliberately between numbers and pointed to the next model animal, which prompted children to say the next number. The childminder is sensitive and recognises when to step back and allow children to play and explore freely. For example, the toddlers repeatedly experimented, putting toy animals in the basket one by one. They developed their balancing skills as they each stood on one leg and used their feet to push the basket and tip the models out again. Parents share information with the childminder about their children's abilities and interests during initial meetings. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder keeps parents well informed of children's experiences. However, the childminder does not always share information with parents about ways to extend children's learning at home and hasten progress.

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good

The childminder is a good role model to children. She uses effective methods to help children to manage their feelings and behaviour. For example, she reminds them to use their, 'friendly voices' and to share. This means children learn respect for others and how to behave in appropriate ways. The childminder promotes children's independence skills well in the daily routines. At snack time, children select their bowls from the cupboard and help to prepare their food. They wash grapes, for instance, learning that these need to be clean to eat. Children spend time outdoors each day, which promotes their good health. They benefit from using the equipment in the childminder's garden, which helps them build strong muscles and gain physical skills. They have outings that broaden their experiences, including to a zoo and a farm where they learn about the natural world. The childminder teaches how to keep themselves safe and children respond well; for example,

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good

they know they sit at the table when eating.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of her childminding role and safeguards children's welfare effectively having improved her knowledge of this area since the previous inspection. The childminder maintains all the required documentation and provides parents with a wide range of policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. The childminder uses the skills and knowledge she attains through training effectively. This is particularly evident in the resources she now provides that include many toys that benefit the very young children and encourage them to explore by using their senses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412501 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 845090 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 4 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her husband and their two children in the Horton Heath area. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder has a relevant 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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