Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2015 14 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are active learners who enjoy their play. Therefore, the childminder provides fun learning experiences that reflect their interests. As a result, all children make good progress and gain the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses various ways to inform parents about their children's activities and progress. Parents comment how they appreciate the dedication the childminder shows in providing good-quality care and learning experiences for their children.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She assesses and minimises risks to children in her home and on outings, to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder has a warm, friendly manner which children respond to positively. This helps to build secure relationships and promotes children's emotional well-being.  The childminder uses observation and assessment to identify and closely monitor

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This provision is good

children's levels of achievement and plan for children's next steps in learning; thus helping them to make good all-round progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of daily opportunities to develop children's already good mathematical and literacy skills further, particularly to support children who enjoy learning outdoors.

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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 even more opportunities to promote children's skills in mathematics and literacy, in particular to support those children who prefer learning outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents by reviewing written feedback from parents' letters.  The inspector reviewed areas used for childminding, including the furniture, equipment and toys available for children to use.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and suitability to work with children, and discussed a selection of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She maintains all the required documentation to a good standard and uses this successfully to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of child protection issues and of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She accesses various training courses to develop her teaching practice in order to improve the quality of care and learning she provides for children. The childminder reflects on her service to drive forward improvement; this enables her to identify clearly her strengths and areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a good range of resources. She is aware of the importance of forming strong attachments with the children to help them settle and feel secure. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result, she motivates children to learn and prepares them well for their next stage in education. The childminder promotes children's language and communication development well. For example, she plans challenging activities to introduce new words as well as encourage their mathematical thinking. Additionally, she uses a variety of resources, such as story sacks, to help tell a story as well as introduce new vocabulary and extend children's mathematical language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. This is because the childminder consistently reinforces her expectations. For example, she reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder teaches children to be independent, for example, as they learn to feed themselves, take off their shoes, and put on and fasten their coats. These experiences help to develop their skills for when they move on to pre-school or school. Children's safety is a priority. For example, they learn how to evacuate the premises safely by practising the fire drill. Children get daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, which contributes to their good health and physical well-being. For example, they go on regular trips to parks where they develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle well into the setting. This is due to the consistent support they receive from their initial starting points in order to help identify their next steps in learning. As a result, any gaps in children's care and learning are narrowing as they continue to make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420913 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 832683 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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