Childminder EY341652

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2016 29 November 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

 Children are happy, settled and relate well to the childminder and each other. They develop positive relationships and play together well.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder effectively supports their communication and language.  The childminder organises toys and resources well to help support children's independence and encourage them to make choices about their play.  Regular sharing of information with the parents helps to provide continuity for the children's care and well-being.  Children enjoy outdoor play and gain confidence in their physical abilities as they explore the various outdoor equipment and activities in the childminder's garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's does not consistently make the best use of self-evaluation to help her identify areas of her practice to develop further in order to continually improve.  At times, the childminder does not take advantage of opportunities to fully build on children's interests in activities, to extend their learning as fully as possible.

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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

 develop consistent and thorough systems to review and evaluate all aspects of childminding practice, to identify and target further areas for improvement  build further on children's interest in activities, to target teaching to extend learning experiences as fully as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector discussed the systems used by the childminder to evaluate her provision and comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to help keep children safe. She constantly monitors the play areas and supervises children well to make sure they can move around freely and safely. The qualified childminder has continued to update her knowledge, such as doing training to look at how to use stories in her setting. However, she does not consistently focus on ways to improve her good service even further. The childminder monitors children's progress accurately and shares the information with the parents to involve them in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides resources that link in with children's interests and capture their imagination. Overall, the childminder interacts well to extend children's learning. For example, as children have fun playing their favourite number game, she asks questions to develop their thinking and introduces mathematics. However, at times, she does not recognise opportunities to build on their interest to offer even greater challenge. Children confidently count as they play. They show consideration towards others and understand that they need to take turns to throw the dice. The children independently access the various resources and writing materials. The childminder helps children to gain confidence in different environments and to socialise with others. For example, they take part in activities outside the childminder's home, such as swimming trips, visits to the library and nature trails.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts with children in a warm, caring manner and helps them to build secure attachments. She talks with parents to discuss children's individual needs. Children enjoy regular outdoor play activities and experiences. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, on outings she teaches them about road safety. Children behave well and happily help to tidy away toys. The childminder values all children. She recognises their individual achievements and kindness, for instance giving children 'super star' balloons, which help to boost their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are kind to each other; for example, older children offer their friends help to complete tasks. All children develop positive social skills and make good progress in their learning and development. They gain the essential skills to help to prepare them for the future and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341652 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 834998 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 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Millbrook area of Southampton, Hampshire. She has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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