Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 12 January 2009

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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 is experienced and well qualified. She successfully uses her good- quality teaching skills and knowledge to help children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder is an effective role model. She promotes sharing, respect and good manners. Children learn how to behave appropriately. They develop the attitudes and social skills they need to be ready for the move on to nursery and school.  The childminder interacts very well with children and regularly engages them in meaningful conversations. Children listen well and gain confidence in speaking. Young children imitate words that they hear and respond in their own baby babble and gestures.  The childminder keeps her records and documentation in a well-organised manner. She reflects on her practice and is clear about how to develop her provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to learn about what contributes to a healthy diet.  The childminder is not always successful in engaging with all parents to share information regularly about their children's learning at home, to strengthen planning further and promote rapid progress.

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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

 support children more effectively to understand why it is important to have a healthy diet, so that all aspects of children's well-being are fully nurtured  strengthen opportunities for parents to share what their children achieve at home, to make planning for children's learning even better and enable them to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector reviewed children's records, a selection of policies, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document, along with written references from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through attending training and through her own research. She uses this information along with self-evaluation to enhance future learning opportunities for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the processes she must follow if she has any child protection concerns. She establishes good links with other professionals and understands the importance of sharing relevant information. This helps to further promote and complement children's learning. The childminder completes observations and tracks children's learning and development regularly. This helps her to know about children's progress and their next steps, and to spot any gaps in their development. She focuses extra attention on any area of learning where children need additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children well and what skills they need to develop for their next stage in learning. Children's next steps in learning are threaded into everything the childminder does. She understands how different children learn and adapts this to suit each individual child. For example, she simplifies her language for younger children, so that they are able to build on their developing vocabulary. Children respond well as they quickly learn new words and sounds. The childminder encourages children to learn about technology. She provides them with toys that help them to learn about how things work. The childminder uses a range of methods to communicate with parents about children's care and learning, which she regularly shares with them to promote continuity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in the childminder's care and form secure emotional bonds with her. They seek her out for comfort and reassurance when they need it. Good hygiene procedures are promoted, which helps children to learn how to maintain their good health. Children enjoy playing out in the garden where they are able to run about energetically and to play with larger toys. The childminder gives meaningful praise and encouragement throughout activities and the routines of the day, so that children are confident and motivated to learn. They show a sense of independence as they confidently move around the environment to select activities and resources. They enjoy taking part in a wide range of activities and have opportunities to play with interesting toys, not only at the childminder's home but also during visits to community groups and play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They have a strong sense of well-being and are confident and independent learners, ready to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299342 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 827042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Ash Vale, near Aldershot, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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