Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 6 November 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder carries out precise assessments of children's learning and development and, therefore, knows exactly what each child can do. She is highly effective at planning experiences that children enjoy to further progress their learning. Consequently, children make excellent progress.  The childminder is highly skilful at asking children questions to encourage their language and thinking skills further.  The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. Strong communication ensures high standards and continuity of care. All parents are extremely involved and share children's learning. Parents state that the childminder updates them quickly on what their children are doing and that they would highly recommend her to others.  The childminder is nurturing and forms excellent emotional bonds with the children in her care. Therefore, children settle quickly, feel safe and secure, and flourish.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's management of her provision is outstanding. She has an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her knowledge of child protection procedures is exemplary and she carries out regular checks of the environment. Therefore, she effectively safeguards children.

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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 further the use of resources, particularly books, pictures and print, to fully enhance younger children's awareness of letters and words outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises children use.  The inspector read parents' testimonials to gather their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to check her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's practice.  The inspector sampled policies and documents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides outstanding educational programmes for children across all areas of learning and development. Children make age-appropriate progress, and in some cases exceed developmental expectations. They have excellent opportunities to engage with other children when they are at the childminders house, and she regularly takes them to playgroups. The childminder is highly effective at supporting children's communication and language skills. She talks to them constantly, introducing new words and ideas to their play. Children enjoy their time in the garden using ride-on toys and slides. Inside they make marks on paper, create musical maracas and post pretend letters through a post box.

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outstanding

The childminder skilfully supports children's positive behaviour. She encourages children to share toys, listen to each other and use 'kind hands'. As a result, children's behaviour is exceptional. The childminder provides an extensive range of written and pictorial resources in the playroom to extend children's early-reading skills and recognition of letters. Although, outdoors children do not have as many opportunities to see print and books to enhance these skills. The childminder tailors the support she offers children, depending on their individual abilities. Children wash their hands and attempt to put on their own shoes. Younger children receive help as needed. The childminder encourages children to help set up the table for meal times, fostering their independence and preparing them for nursery and school. She discusses healthy foods with children during meal times and encourages them to eat healthily. Fresh drinks are available and accessible

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly reflective of her practice and her drive for improvement is outstanding. She gathers the views of parents and children to evaluate her service to ensure it meets the needs of families. The childminder is flexible and makes changes to provide the best outcomes for families. For example, she has recently changed her working days to ensure assessments are up to date, and to provide time for professional development. The childminder attends training to extend her knowledge and uses this to promote better outcomes for children. She builds excellent working relationships with other professionals and liaises with other childminders, and values their advice. She is able to seek guidance from others to quickly minimise gaps in children's progress. The childminder promotes information sharing between other settings that children attend. As a result, children's needs are exceptionally well met and they continue to build on their

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392242 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 986352 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 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. She operates Monday to Thursday, between 8am and 5.30pm.

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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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