Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 6 March 2012

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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 provides children with a warm, welcoming environment. Both the childminder and her assistant know the children well and, as a result, children are emotionally well supported and develop in confidence.  Children are kept safe from harm as the childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder provides a broad range of resources and activities that motivate children in their play. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder and her assistant regularly undertake purposeful training to update their knowledge and skills. As a result, they have enhanced the resources in the garden to extend children's physical development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather a great deal of information from parents to support her in planning activities to extend children's learning from the very beginning.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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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

 gather more information from parents when their children first start at the setting to gain the fullest possible understanding of their learning and care needs  provide greater opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, provided in writing.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and also in the outside play area.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant, a selection of children's records, safeguarding policies and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminders home that are used by the children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides children with a variety of activities and resources, which they can access easily. Overall, children are well prepared for starting school. However, the childminder does not always identify opportunities to extend children's writing within the indoor environment. The childminder makes good use of child-led play to extend children's listening skills and vocabulary as she shares stories that they have chosen. The childminder introduces mathematical ideas to children within activities. For example, children count how many people will be having snack and then confidently count out the number of plates needed. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments to plan for children's learning. Although she does not always encourage parents to share information about their child's abilities and interests when they first start,

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who attend. This is good

the childminder involves them well as children continue with her. This helps to ensure that children's learning is supported at home.

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good

The childminders home is spacious, safe and welcoming. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and her assistant as they receive cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. This supports children's emotional well-being. Children enjoy being outside. They develop good physical skills as the childminder provides a wide range of activities that motivate them to be active. For example, younger children enjoy being able to use the slide to practise climbing, developing their physical coordination skills well. The childminder provides children with nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks, and adapts menus to meet children's individual dietary needs. The childminder teaches children good self-care routines. For example, she uses snack time to enable them to use knives to cut up their fruits. This support children in learning independent skills, ready for their next stage in learning, such as going to school.

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provision is good

The childminder uses her self-evaluation, with parent's comments, to improve the quality of her setting. She accurately identifies and addresses areas of development, such as the outside play area. The childminder and her assistant regularly undertake purposeful training to update their knowledge and skills. This has a good impact on the learning experiences offered to children. Recommendations made at the last inspection have been met, demonstrating that the childminder is driving improvements in her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433336 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 823880 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Fleet, Hampshire and works with an assistant. The childminder works Monday to Thursday and is also registered to care for one child overnight. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education 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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