Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 15 December 2008

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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 a safe and welcoming environment where children learn through play and exploration.  There is an extensive range of play equipment, which the childminder organises thoughtfully to enable children to extend their own play and learning.  Children build extremely good relationships with the childminder and one another.  The childminder uses a clear system to monitor children's play and development. This enables him to identify and address any gaps in their learning.  Excellent partnerships with parents and other early years professionals enable the childminder to meet individual needs well.  The childminder makes children's safety a priority. He knows about child protection issues and the procedures to follow if he has concerns about a child.  The childminder is committed to continuing to develop the childminding provision and the outcomes for children. He attends training frequently to update his knowledge and

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This provision is good

make improvements. For example, he plans to reorganise the book area to encourage children's interest in books further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children's independence skills fully. For example, he does not routinely involve children in preparing food for their snack.

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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 opportunities for children to develop independence and manage practical tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's activities and progress.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, which included children's progress records and policies.  The inspector read letters from parents and took their views into account.  The inspector observed and discussed how the childminder works in partnership with his co-childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. He provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children are keen to take part in a broad range of activities, inside and out. For example, children used their imaginations as they acted out real life situations in the outdoor playhouse. They developed physical skills and coordination as they moved wheeled vehicles and made marks with chalks. The childminder joined in, describing what they were doing, naming objects and actions. He used mathematical language such as 'backwards', 'up' and 'down', thus helping to develop young children's vocabulary and understanding. The childminder makes observations of children's play and achievements and shares these with parents via an electronic system. Parents include their comments and receive ideas about extending their child's learning at home.

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good

The childminder seeks detailed information from parents when children start to attend, which enables him to make them feel safe and secure. Children develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder displays photographs of them and their artwork in the childminding setting. The co-childminders use consistent strategies to encourage children to behave well. Children know what the childminder expects of them through familiar routines and clear explanations. This means they develop important social skills they need for starting pre-school and school. The childminder praises children regularly, which promotes their self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They practise good personal hygiene routines and have daily fresh air and exercise by way of garden play and walks. Visits to the forest, climbing and making dens encourage children to take calculated risks and learn about their own safety.

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provision is good

The childminder communicates effectively with his co-childminder so that children are safe and well supported. They organise their home well to meet children's needs successfully. The childminder, together with his co-childminder, reflect on their practice regularly and make changes according to children's interests and learning needs. He has reorganised the playroom and developed the garden. This has provided more play space and enabled children to make additional independent choices. The childminder provides a wealth of information for parents by way of displays, written policies and a social media page. Parents say that their children are very happy and making good progress in their communication and language skills. They appreciate the effective communication methods and that the childminder continues to update his knowledge to develop his service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371993 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 829255 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. He works with his partner, who is also a registered childminder, from their home in New Milton, Hampshire. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. He 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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