Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2015 25 August 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

 The childminder provides a good range of activities that motivate the children to learn. She makes accurate assessments of the children's development and uses her findings to plan for their individual needs. As a result, children develop well.  Children behave well. The childminder is calm and consistent in her approach; for example, she gives gentle reminders to help children learn. As a result, children develop well personally and play cooperatively.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. Children benefit from consistency in their care and learning. Parents value the service the childminder provides. The childminder looks after the children well and meets their physical needs.  The childminder places a strong focus on children's safety. For example, she regularly practises the evacuation drill with children, teaches them about road safety and considers their safety carefully when using technology.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on her practice successfully. She considers the views of parents and children to help drive continuous improvements and to maintain positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide as many opportunities for the younger children as she does for the older children, to develop their early writing skills.  Children cannot see or access some of the resources easily. This means they are not always aware of what is available to further extend their growing independence and curiosity.

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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

 increase opportunities for younger children to build on their efforts at making marks and early writing skills to extend their literacy development  provide children with more opportunities to make independent choices in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the children and the childminder during play activities and discussed children's progress.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector spoke with some parents to gain their views and read testimonials from other parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and implements these well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder assesses risk well and is aware of what would give her concerns for a child's welfare. She keeps up knowledge up to date. She uses the knowledge and skills from her qualifications and training to provide effective learning experiences that have a positive impact on children. She has made improvements to her service since her last inspection. For example, the childminder now monitors children's progress well and shares her finding with parents. This has helped to involve parents in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children make good progress because engages them well in their learning. She observes the children and accurately assesses their progress. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and offers support where it is needed. She knows the children well and supports their individual interests, so they are keen to join in with activities. For example, children enjoyed mathematical activities where they explored different shapes and colours. The childminder helps children to extend their communication and language skills, such as when she repeats new words for them to learn. Children enjoy exploring musical instruments and songs. They mix with other children and develop their social skills. They gain an awareness of diversity and the differences between themselves and others during their discussions and activities. The good range of experiences the childminder offers children helps them to acquire key skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident as they play and explore. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines and of the importance of eating healthy foods. Children enjoy the benefits of fresh air and exercise as they participate in daily outdoor activities. These promote their physical development well. The childminder ensures settling-in arrangements meet children's individual needs and establishes firm bonds with them. The childminder establishes good links with other early years providers and local schools, sharing information about children's progress to promote continuity in their care and learning. She prepares children well emotionally for the next stage in their education.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They gain confidence in their own abilities in readiness for the next stage in learning. All children develop good language and social skills. Older children are well prepared for school. Their literacy and mathematical skills develop well. As a result, outcomes for children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 154757 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 841948 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 25 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Yateley, Hampshire. The childminder is available on weekdays 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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