Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 6 June 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 continuously strives to improve her practice. For example, she has gained a qualification in childcare since her last inspection and developed her skills in monitoring and assessing children's progress to help ensure positive outcomes for children.  The childminder provides many interesting activities that motivate children to learn. She carries out regular assessments of children and plans for any gaps in their learning successfully. Children make good progress.  Children form positive relationships with the childminder. Her kind and caring approach helps children to settle quickly, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Children feel safe and secure, play cooperatively and behave well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The regular sharing of information provides continuity for children and involves parents in their children's learning.  The childminder gains the views of parents and children. She considers what works well

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This provision is good

and what improvements to make to guide improvements and maintain good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to develop their problem-solving skills effectively.  The childminder does not always ensure that suitable activities are provided for children who prefer to learn outside, to extend their good learning and development.

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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 children to use different ways of developing their thinking skills  extend opportunities to promote children's good learning and development for those who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during play and held a discussion with the childminder about children's progress.  The inspector examined policies, such as self-evaluation and children's records and other documents.  The inspector read testimonials from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a sound understanding of the requirements of the Early Years and implements these well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of what would give her concerns for a child's welfare and the steps to take if necessary. She carries out thorough risk assessments to help ensure children's safety. She updates her training regularly and keeps her skills and knowledge up-to-date. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and shares this with parents to involve them in their children's learning. Good links with other settings children attend mean that information about children's achievements is shared effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out meaningful observations and regular assessments of children and uses the information effectively to plan what children will do next. Children make good progress in mathematics. For example, they learn about colours, shapes and numbers as they engage in creative activities. Children develop a love of books and enjoy sharing them with the childminder. They take part in writing activities and learn letter sounds. They develop very good physical skills. For example, they learn to thread beads and cut up fruit at snack time using knives safely. Children attend group times with the childminder where they learn to mix with others to develop their social skills. They develop an interest in the childminder's chickens and help care for them. This helps their understanding of the world around them. All of these experiences help prepare children well for their eventual move to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident. They explore the environment and make choices in their play. They learn to share, take turns and respect the environment as they tidy away toys after playing. Children enjoy outdoor play and have many opportunities to be physically active. They take part in regular evacuation drills and learn about road safety when on outings with the childminder. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and develop good hygiene practices. Children have very good opportunities to learn about themselves and differences in society. For example, the childminder has a good range of toys and resources to talk about differences with children, such as books reflecting different cultures and dressing-up clothes that reflect the cultures of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They gain good independence skills and are confident to learn. Children's early reading and mathematical skills develop well as they gain an awareness of print and numbers in readiness for school. As a result, outcomes for children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 110999 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 835872 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Yateley, Hampshire. The childminder works from Monday to Friday for most of the year. She has 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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