Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 16 April 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

 Children are happy and confident, and engage well with the childminder and each other, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans a broad range of well-planned activities that interest children. This means that children are motivated, and make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points.  The childminder provides good-quality teaching. She skilfully questions children to extend their learning and develop their thinking skills effectively.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Therefore, she knows what action she would take if she had child protection concerns.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She shares information with them regularly to keep them fully informed of their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of all her resources, to strengthen further the good support she provides for children's communication skills.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to practise their early writing and drawing skills.

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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

 strengthen further the already good support for children's communication skills, by making the most of all available resources  extend opportunities for children to practise their early writing and drawing skills, to support their literacy skills fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outside areas.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminder's home that are used by the children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, a selection of children's records, safeguarding policies, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, which were provided in writing.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides children with a variety of toys and resources that motivate their play. However, fewer chances are provided for children to develop their early writing skills. She uses her knowledge of individual children's needs to plan activities that build upon their interests and development well. For example, she plans opportunities for children to enjoy pretend play with resources that help them develop good physical coordination skills too. Overall, children's communication and language skills are good. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to model words and knows how to provide extra support to build upon children's language skills. However, she does not always make the most of all her resources, to help extend children's communication even further. Children develop their mathematical skills well. For example, they count the number of cars, as the childminder

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who attend. This is good

skilfully adds one more, so that children learn to extend their knowledge of quantity.

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good

The childminder provides children with a safe and welcoming home where they are relaxed and happy in her care. Children behave well when playing with their friends. The childminder teaches them about taking turns and sharing, so that they learn about expected behaviour. Children's self-care skills are supported well through the childminder's daily routines. She encourages the children to tidy away, and they wash their hands before snacks. Therefore, children are confident in managing their personal needs in readiness for their move to nursery. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles, through her provision of healthy snacks and regular discussions. Children have daily opportunities to be active as they play in the garden, take trips to the local parks and explore the local community. This means that children learn about good routines that promote their physical well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet the welfare requirements, and provides a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder is committed to providing children and families with a good quality provision. She monitors children's progress effectively. Where needs are identified, she is able to ensure that good quality teaching and partnership working are used to support children in closing their achievement gaps. Systems for evaluating her practice, which identify strengths and areas for improvement, are effective. For example, as a result of recent training, she has reviewed the range of creative resources for children, to provide further opportunities for imaginative play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307490 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 847466 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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