Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 29 September 2010

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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 quality of the teaching is good. The childminder plans a wide variety of activities that engage children in their play. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder supports children's creativity well. She offers plenty of resources, which children can generally independently choose for themselves, to extend their imaginative play.  Children behave very well; the childminder is a good role model and talks to them about turn taking, sharing and good manners. Therefore, children learn about positive behaviours, especially when playing with their friends.  The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. Since her last inspection she had completed her level 3 qualification and she uses the knowledge from this to improve upon the quality of teaching that she provides children.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents' written comments are very positive about

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This provision is good

the childminder. They say that the quality of the care and the activities planned for their children have had a positive impact on their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take account of children's choices when choosing activities, such as songs, to build upon their individual interests and ideas even further.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding of shapes.

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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

 improve how children can be supported in making choices that follow their individual interests  extend children's understanding of shapes in everyday play activities, to build upon their mathematical knowledge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children during activities.  The inspector toured parts of the premises used by children.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of staff suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures to safeguard children's welfare.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided on the day of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a range of toys and resources which they can independently choose from. Therefore, generally children are motivated and engaged in their play. Children enjoy a wide range of creative activities that extend their imaginative play. For example, they dress up their teddies and use props in their role play game. The childminder uses these opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills, through her use of good questions. This helps children to extend their learning further and develops their confidence when talking to adults and each other. Children develop good thinking skills. For example, older and younger children work together as a team when using the wooden building blocks. Children experiment as they test ideas and theories, to develop their good problem-solving skills. This helps children to learn skills that support their next stage in learning, such as going to school. The childminder

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who attend. This is good

completes regular observations of children's learning. She plans activities to extend children's learning and development, and closely monitors the progress that they make. Regular exchanges of information with parents and other settings that children attend help her identify any needs and swiftly meet these. As a result, children make good progress.

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good

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment for them to play. Children settle happily and develop secure relationships with the childminder, which effectively supports their emotional well-being. The childminder uses her daily routines to teach children about keeping themselves healthy. As a result, children learn how to manage their personal needs independently. Children enjoy a variety of healthy meals and snacks that the childminder provides. She teaches children about how drinking regularly helps keep them hydrated, so that children learn how to promote their physical well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is committed to providing a high-quality provision for children and their families. She regularly checks the quality of the teaching, including supervising the quality of her assistants' practice. This helps her effectively monitor her assistant's performance, identifying support and training needs they may have, to improve outcomes for children. Furthermore, the childminder ensures that her assistants and herself maintain up-to-date knowledge, including in relation to safeguarding children and first aid. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children when evaluating her provision, to identify strengths and future improvements. This means that children consistently benefit from a good-quality learning environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279242 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 847219 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She operates from North Waltham, near Basingstoke, Hampshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She employs two assistants who work with her when needed, one of whom 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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