Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2016 20 August 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She expertly uses this knowledge to plan exciting activities that help children make rapid progress in their learning. The childminder has an exemplary understanding of the next steps for children's development.  The childminder has an outstanding approach to her professional development. She frequently attends training and gathers information from many sources. This is highly successful at keeping her knowledge up to date and greatly improves the quality of children's experiences.  The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her service exceptionally well and her process is very thorough. She continually identifies her strengths and where she can make improvements.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They play cooperatively with all ages and happily share and take turns. Children are extremely confident and happy individuals.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has extremely positive relationships with parents and continually involves them in their children's learning. Parents comment favourably about how the childminder supports them with children's developmental milestones.  Children are extremely safe and secure in the childminder's care. She ensures play areas are safe for children's play. The childminder has a very comprehensive understanding of safeguarding and of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare.

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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

 continue to review how well the already excellent range of resources enable children to benefit from the best possible opportunities for their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, staff suitability and the childminder's policies.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their questionnaires and telephone conversations.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home and outdoor facilities used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is very dedicated to providing the highest quality experiences to children. Children's care and education is a priority at all times and the childminder continually strives to maintain her outstanding provision. For example, she recognises the need to constantly review and monitor her abundant resources to ensure they significantly promote children's ongoing progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends relevant child protection training to keep up to date with the latest guidance and practices. She meticulously monitors progress to ensure any learning gaps close rapidly. The childminder frequently shares information with parents about children's learning to help provide a clear and consistent approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is extremely responsive to children's needs and interests. For example, she consistently encourages children to make choices about their learning. They are highly confident and keen to learn. Teaching is exceptionally strong. The significantly accurate development assessments and a very thorough understanding of how each child's learns help the childminder move children forward quickly to the next stage of their learning. The childminder actively ensures that her environment and resources reflect the diversity of children who attend and the wider community. This helps children have an exceptionally strong sense of belonging, for example, that motivates and engages them very successfully in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder ensures children always follow excellent personal hygiene routines. Children develop excellent social skills. They display very high self-esteem and are particularly well-prepared for any changes in routines or social situations. Children have great respect for each other. For example, older children treat younger ones kindly and gently as they include them in activities. Children develop an extremely good understanding of healthy lifestyles through a range of activities. For instance, they learn about food that makes them strong and how vegetables grow. The childminder works exceptionally well with parents to gain comprehensive information about children's care needs. This helps her meet their physical and emotional well-being needs exceedingly well. This helps children settle extremely quickly and they become independent and successful learners.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make outstanding progress in their learning from their starting points. They benefit greatly from the excellent variety of experiences and are exceptionally well- prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 112512 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 824997 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She has a relevant level 3 early years qualification. The childminder lives in the Oliver's Battery area of Winchester, Hampshire. She cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout 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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