Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 19 April 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 treats children in a warm, friendly and affectionate manner. Children have good relationships with her. The childminder reviews her practice and environment to ensure that it meets the needs of the children.  The childminder teaches children effectively. She engages them in interesting activities that enable them to learn well. Children make good progress and enjoy their learning.  The childminder responds to children's physical and emotional needs quickly and effectively. Children develop a good understanding of the need to develop healthy practices. For example, they wash their hands before eating.  Children make good use of the resources on offer. For example, they select toy cars and watch how far they go when pushed fast.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares information with them to keep them informed of their children's progress. Parents are happy with the

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This provision is good

childminder's support and care for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to strengthen children's independence skills further.

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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

 further develop opportunities for children to manage even more everyday tasks by themselves, to further develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the setting and spoke to the childminder when it was appropriate to do so.  The inspector observed some daily care routines, such as the preparation of snacks.  The inspector sampled children's records, a range of policies and other documents.  The inspector toured areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector sampled the parents' views through written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and uses her daily routines and practice to meet children's needs. She makes effective use of regular training and discussions with other providers to develop her practice and stay up to date with current childcare policies and procedures. The childminder has successfully improved her service over time. For example, she has strengthened her termly reports to parents and developed her use of resources well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is very alert to any changes in children's behaviour or well-being that might signal a possible concern. The childminder makes good use of her links with other providers to help ensure that they work together to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children effectively. She helps children develop their skills, knowledge and understanding well. Children are often absorbed by activities and concentrate on them for long periods of time. For example, during the inspection, children developed their knowledge of shape and colour while engaged in an activity using construction equipment. The childminder helps children develop an appreciation of books and stories. Children enjoy looking and listening to stories. The childminder assesses children's needs and progress regularly and accurately. She plans how to advance their learning carefully and effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder treats children with respect. She values and praises their achievements. Children relax in the setting and demonstrate high levels of confidence. The childminder encourages children to play together well and treat other people with consideration. She enables children to develop caring attitudes and a sense of responsibility towards others. For example, during the inspection, children helped to feed the rabbit and check that it was looked after well. The childminder promotes healthy eating and helps children develop their understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring and learning. They use their time purposefully and learn well. Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are ready for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358534 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 769991 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Romsey area of Hampshire. The childminder provides care from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder has a relevant 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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Telephone number

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