Winsor, Tracie Laura

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 14 January 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

 The childminder uses her experience and her good knowledge to implement good teaching methods overall. She plans well for children's ongoing development and next steps in their learning. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points.  Children form a close attachment to the childminder and show their obvious affection and friendship with her. Children's personal, social and emotional development receives high priority. This builds confidence, positive relationships and respect for each other.  The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures. She carries out detailed risk assessments to minimise hazards and is vigilant about safety issues. Consequently, children are kept safe at all times.  Children enjoy a variety of experiences in the wider community on a regular basis. These experiences promote further learning opportunities that the childminder follows

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This provision is good

to support progress effectively across many areas of learning.  There are well-established partnerships with parents. There are good systems for sharing information about the provision. As a result, parents actively support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning through more explanations and discussions, or counting during everyday play.  The childminder provides few resources to help children learn about technology.

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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 extend children's learning by providing explanations, discussions and encouraging counting at every opportunity  extend children's understanding of the world by providing more resources and activities that teach them about technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and the children while they took part in activities and played both inside and outside.  The inspector sampled children's developmental records and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies and procedures. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder to work with children and her qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder tailors activities to meet the differing individual needs. For example, she shares a book about animals with younger children after reading a story for the older children. When older children enjoy a painting activity she ensures time is spent promoting younger children's language development. The childminder understands that children learn best through play and knows each child's current stage of development. She plans activities suitable for children's next stage of learning and so they make good progress. For example an older child is encouraged to form recognisable letters, while a younger one simply draws lines with a felt pen. Consequently, children are well prepared for their next stage of learning. When children enjoy learning opportunities at a local playgroup, the childminder takes note and offers similar or follow-up activities in her home. The children's physical skills are good because the childminder offers a wide range of

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who attend. This is good

opportunities, both at home and in the community.

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good

Children are cared for in a friendly home environment that is secure and well maintained. The childminder has good settling-in times when she builds up good relationships with children and their families. This helps children to settle quickly. Children enjoy this nurturing environment because the childminder is attentive and meets their needs. The childminder helps children to understand the positive ways to behave. For instance, overexcited children are encouraged to sit and sing action songs so they are fully occupied. Children share games, play in harmony and learn to take turns. Children learn how to keep themselves safe through gentle reminders at appropriate times. The childminder promotes an understanding of good hygiene routines and an awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and sensible food choices.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safe and effective working practices and she implements the requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage well. She is a reflective practitioner who considers the quality of her service. She is aware of her key strengths and has plans to improve. She constantly reviews and updates her resources both for indoors and outdoors. The childminder has positive relationships with other provisions that children attend. This enables her to work with them for the benefit of the children. The childminder is committed to her own professional development and attends short courses to improve her knowledge and offer support to children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308154 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 827946 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Winchester and provides care Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year.

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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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