Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 4 February 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

 Children thrive because of the nurturing care and good learning opportunities offered to them by the childminder. She places a strong emphasis on promoting children's vital communication skills, which means that they make good developmental progress.  The childminder has a full understanding of how to carry out observations, assessments and planning that match children's specific needs. She makes many handmade games and learning resources, such as 'story sacks' and 'busy bags', which motivate and engage children to become confident, capable learners.  The naturally competent childminder engages successfully with parents through her clear lines of communication. A regular newsletter keeps parents informed of information and updated policies and procedures.  The childminder's personal development and drive for improvement are effective and continuous from her last inspection. She keeps fully up to date with early years

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This provision is good

changes, and she evaluates and successfully improves the children's stimulating learning environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always teach number in meaningful contexts or use a wide range of mathematical vocabulary when she supports children in play and learning.

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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

 consistently use number words in meaningful contexts in play and daily routines, and role model rich mathematical vocabulary, when appropriate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play activities and the childminder's interactions.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the children and looked at their learning records.  The inspector sampled some safeguarding and leadership documentation.  The inspector viewed questionnaires from parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children flourish in this nurturing and enabling home. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children successfully in play and learning; she has a good knowledge of child development and effective teaching strategies. Children have fun with the childminder who offers them skilled interaction and challenge, enabling them to make good progress towards their next stage of learning. Children learn good communication skills and new vocabulary through the childminder's clear support in well-planned, freely chosen play indoors, and during adult-led activities. Young children remain focused and engaged during activities. They explore pasta using a variety of objects and their hands to fill and empty pots. They are socially communicative, talk a lot and develop their small hand and finger muscles as they attempt to thread pasta shapes onto spaghetti, as demonstrated by the childminder. The childminder encourages children to search for toy

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who attend. This is good

animals buried in the pasta and to name them, looking through a magnifying glass. However, the childminder does not consistently use number in meaningful contexts and, on occasions, she misses opportunities to role model rich mathematical vocabulary.

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good

Young children demonstrate a strong bond with the childminder whom they relate to very well. They benefit from her devoted, warm and caring attention, and feel safe and secure. Children behave well and are encouraged to learn safe behaviour through clear guidance and support. For example, the childminder talks about and encourages children to put toys away, minimising tripping hazards. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. Regular garden or outdoor play promotes fresh air and exercise. The very rich and varied learning environment outdoors offers children good physical challenges to develop small hand muscles, for example, when using the water wall. The childminder ensures that children benefit from nutritious snacks and meals at regular intervals throughout the day.

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provision is good

The childminder is successful in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures that the required documentation is complete, well organised and easily available. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding procedures and is alert to any child protection concerns. The self-reflective childminder shows a strong commitment to the service she offers. Since her last inspection, she has developed her teaching and learning practice, and resources. The childminder is undertaking a recognised early years qualification. This has helped her gain a better insight into children's thought processes during play and learning. She gains parents' opinions on her service through questionnaires, all of which are positive. The childminder has a collaborative approach to working with other professionals, such as the pre-school and the health visitor.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267909 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 833312 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 4 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and school aged son in a residential area of Bridgemary in Gosport, Hampshire.

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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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