Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2016 21 September 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 welcoming learning environment. She organises the space and resources well so that children can initiate their own play. Children behave well and interact positively with each other.  Children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children learn about mathematical concepts well. For instance, the childminder introduces number, shape and colour recognition while they play.  The childminder knows children well and is attentive to their individual needs. Children have strong attachments to the childminder. They are happy and confident, and thrive in her care.  The childminder provides parents with a good range of information about their children's care and learning to keep them informed of their progress.  The childminder conducts regular assessments to identify and minimise risks. Her policies and procedures underpin her practice and keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children time to think for themselves and respond to questions.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to explore and develop an understanding of technology.

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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 think for themselves and respond to questions  increase opportunities for children to explore and develop their understanding of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the action to take if she has concerns about a child and has a secure knowledge of events that need to be notified to Ofsted. The childminder reflects upon her practice and regularly updates her professional development. For example, she attends training, completes research and networks with other childminders. This helps her keep up to date with new legislation and has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. For instance, she has developed her garden to improve learning outcomes for children. The childminder accurately monitors children's progress to help her identify and close any gaps in their learning. Since the last inspection, she has formed good partnerships with other settings and professionals. They regularly exchange information on children's care and learning needs to ensure they receive continuity at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses observation and assessment effectively to plan interesting and challenging activities to meet children's individual interests and learning needs. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed manipulating tools as they explored and played with pasta. They developed their muscles, for instance, as they chipped away at melting ice, keen to find the sea animals hidden inside. The childminder helps children develop their speech, communication and listening skills. For example, she engages children well in activities, gets down to their level, introduces new vocabulary and consistently repeats phrases. Children thoroughly enjoy books and select their favourite stories to read alongside the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children play well together and learn to share the wide range of resources. The childminder ensures that settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet children's individual needs. Children develop a very clear understanding of healthy lifestyles through a range of activities. For example, they regularly visit parks and benefit greatly from outings to interesting places in the community. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines. For example, children learn to wash their hands before they cut up and eat fruit for their snacks. Children develop good independence skills and do things for themselves. For example, they put on their coats and boots for outdoor play. The childminder helps children develop a wide range of skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are kind, thoughtful and develop good social skills. They are confident communicators and are developing the attitudes and skills needed for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268008 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 833315 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 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Church Crookham, Hampshire. The provision operates from 7.30am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday during term time only.

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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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