Pusey, Christina

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 16 August 2011

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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 uses her qualification and experience well to meet requirements to a good standard. She updates her knowledge through regular training. Children receive good quality care and enjoy interesting learning experiences as a result, so they make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are happy, relaxed and well stimulated in their play. They have good relationships with the childminder that support their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder fosters good relationships with parents and others involved with children's care and learning. A three-way flow of information enables the childminder, parents and pre-school staff to work together, which has a positive impact on children's learning and development.  The childminder has a secure awareness of how to safeguard children. She has completed training to an advanced level and keeps a wealth of information to support

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This provision is good

her should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She assesses her home, garden to provide safe environments for children's play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide the best opportunities for children to learn by using all their senses because she does not make natural resources and materials easily available.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to promote children's personal independence.

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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

 make natural resources easily available to children so they can choose to explore and investigate these by using their senses  extend children's personal independence by encouraging them to take on small responsibilities and develop useful skills, such as contributing to preparing their food.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and viewed the areas, toys, resources and equipment that children use.  The inspector looked at children's development records, a selection of policies, and the accident and medication records, and reviewed evacuation procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her practice, works with parents, assesses children's abilities and plans for their progress, and talked with her about how she promotes children's independence.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress. She plans what they need to learn next effectively. She knows the children and prepares them well for school. Her quality of teaching is good. Well-planned, adult-led activities help children to develop their physical and mathematical skills, and learn about the wider world. For example, children used their hands and fingers skilfully as they controlled small tools to pick up cubes, carefully lifting and counting these into pots. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She extends their vocabularies by talking about animals that live in cold, icy places, for example. She encourages younger children to repeat new words and names the toys they play with. Children use various plastic and electronic resources, but they have fewer chances to explore natural ones to learn more about the natural world around them.

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good

The childminder organises her space and resources well so children can choose what they want to do. Resources and activities reflect children interests and abilities so all find something they enjoy and are keen to participate. Children settle well and engage confidently in purposeful play. They explore the home environment independently and happily determine their own play. The childminder responds quickly to children's needs, such as recognising signs of tiredness. Her calm and gentle approach helps children to settle and fall asleep quickly so they get the rest they need. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns, and gently reminds younger ones to be kind to each other. Children learn what she expects of them from a young age owing to consistent explanations. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Sometimes the childminder does not take chances to teach children useful skills, such as helping to cut up and

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provision is good

The childminder understands and meets her childminding responsibilities. She evaluates her practice well, including parents in this process. All parents report they are very happy with her service. The childminder works closely with parents. She maintains comprehensive written diaries and development records to keep parents regularly updated on children's daily experiences and progress. This helps parents to extend learning at home. The childminder summarises children's achievements termly, which enables her to identify quickly any gaps in children's development and to address these.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281537 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 833568 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification at level 4. She receives funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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