Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2015 27 May 2010

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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 knows the children well and skilfully follows their interests and play ideas. Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder carefully monitors children's development, and plans a broad variety of activities reflecting each child's needs. She makes the most of all learning opportunities, in the home and when in the local community, to extend children's knowledge.  The childminder is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her role. She diligently undertakes training courses to constantly develop skills. This has a positive impact on her confidence and abilities to provide a good quality provision.  The childminder promotes good behaviour effectively. She provides a happy, nurturing environment where children's emotional well-being is carefully supported.  Partnerships with parents and professionals are well developed. The childminder enables parents to monitor their child's development easily and this is reinforced with

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This provision is good

valuable face-to-face communication. This good information sharing enhances continuity for children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder seeks the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation, she does not seek the views of children or obtain ideas specifically to help her focus on areas for development.  At times, the environment is too noisy and distracts younger to children from being able listen and maintain their attention.

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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

 build on the current systems for gathering feedback from parents and children in order to strengthen and develop the service currently offered  reduce background noise so that the youngest children can fully focus their listening and attention skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and viewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and the childminder at play and discussed the activities.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read and considered comments from parents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder is familiar with the child protection procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She understands and meets all the requirements. She risk assesses thoroughly to maintain a safe environment and always supervises children closely. The childminder encourages children to understand how to keep safe as they play and while on outings. They learn what to do in an emergency. The environment is clean, safe and welcoming. The well- qualified childminder is ambitious and committed to developing her knowledge and understanding of education and childcare. This positive attitude helps to build on her good practice and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder delivers good quality teaching. She provides a range of activities and experiences both in the home and local community that support children's learning and development well. Children freely explore the appealing toys and resources and the childminder skilfully follows their interests. She extends their skills patiently, helping children to enjoy their learning. Children listen to stories and join in with songs and rhymes. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and she extends children's single words into simple sentences. This helps to encourage young children's understanding and language development. The childminder monitors children's development carefully and in partnership with parents, to ensure children make good progress. If there are any gaps in their learning, the childminder quickly plans appropriate support, working with others if necessary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, kind and attentive as she interacts with the children. This helps children to feel secure and confident in her care. She is a positive role model and children behave well. The childminder works in close partnerships with parents to help children understand and adapt to changes in their lives. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being. Children learn to share, take turns and be respectful to each other. On outings children learn about the wider world and the helpful roles people play in the community. They meet many adults and children at different activities helping to increase their confidence and social skills. Children develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles, as they are encouraged to eat healthy foods and have regular drinks of water. They follow sensible hygiene routines and participate in physical activities each day, in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are learning to be independent and curious. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to acquire the skills they will need to continue their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401900 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 831133 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Locksbridge Park, Picket Piece, Andover in Hampshire. She works all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm each weekday, and by arrangement at weekends and overnight. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years old. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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