Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 26 February 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 childminder provides a stimulating range of activities that children enjoy and that promote their learning in all areas. Children join in with excitement and enthusiasm. Consequently, they make excellent progress from their starting points.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a relevant childcare qualification. This has greatly enhanced her practice and her understanding of how children learn. As a result, she provides teaching and care that promote excellent outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective. The childminder shares a wide range of information with parents. They are highly involved in children's learning and share details of their achievements from home. This helps provide excellent continuity in learning between the home and the childminder, to help children reach their full potential.  The childminder forms secure and nurturing relationships with children. As a result,

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This provision is outstanding

children develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence.  Robust safeguarding procedures help to ensure children are protected when in the childminder's care. She has an excellent understanding of how to safeguard children and implements her policies effectively.  The childminder is highly reflective and continuously strives to improve her practice. She takes into account children's and parents' views to help ensure she maintains her outstanding practice.

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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

 provide opportunities for those children who prefer to learn outside to explore an even greater variety of media and materials outdoors to extend their creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector examined a selection of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during play and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read testimonials from parents to gain their views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children make excellent progress and flourish in the childminder's care. The childminder makes precise assessments of children's progress to carefully identify their individual next steps for learning. She is extremely skilled in capturing and developing children's learning. For example, children excitedly take part in a variety of exercises and afterwards the childminder asks them to feel how fast their hearts are beating. The childminder provides children with exceptional opportunities indoors to be creative. For example, she recently invited parents to bring in instruments from different countries to share with children. Children confidently explore musical instruments, while singing familiar songs. They also have occasions to be highly creative through craft activities, drawing and imaginative play, although the provision for creativity is not as impressive outside. The childminder is highly effective at developing children's communication through skilful questions and repeating

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who attend. This is outstanding

words. An extensive range of reading and writing activities helps children to prepare extremely well for school. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about differences in society, which greatly enhances their understanding of the world.

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outstanding

The childminder's caring and nurturing nature means that children naturally form very secure attachments. Children behave exceptionally well and respond positively to the childminder's consistent praise and encouragement. The childminder places a strong focus on children's safety. She regularly practises the evacuation drill and discusses road safety when on outings. The childminder successfully teaches children to learn about healthy lifestyles and hygienic practices. As a result, children eat healthy meals and develop an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. Regular outings and visits to different groups allow children to mix with other adults and children. These enriching experiences promote children's social skills significantly. The childminder supports children extremely well and they become confident learners. This prepares them exceptionally well for school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates an exceptionally competent approach to all aspects of her work with children. She is highly organised and ensures that she keeps her knowledge up to date to enhance her outstanding practice through regular training and conferences. She attends network meetings with other childminders and offers support to new childminders. She plans challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for children and monitors their development extremely well. This helps to ensure excellent outcomes for children. The childminder has an excellent understanding of what would give her concerns about a child's welfare and carries out regular risk assessments to safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 150742 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 841871 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at Level 3.

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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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