Childminder EY435943

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 15 February 2012

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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 safe and welcoming environment, where children build good relationships with the childminder, her assistant and one another.  Children make good progress. They learn through play and meaningful activities. The childminder monitors their development well, which enables her to identify and address gaps in their learning.  Children enjoy various outings in the local community, which include activities such as meeting other people, using different play equipment and learning about nature.  The childminder promotes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals, which help her to meet individual needs well. Parents say that they appreciate the childminder teaching their children two languages.  The childminder and her assistant reflect regularly on the provision in order to make changes to benefit the children. For example, they regularly rearrange the playroom

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This provision is good

and equipment according to children's interests and development needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of children's play and everyday routine activities to promote mathematics. She sometimes overlooks the chance to encourage children's understanding of aspects, such as position and shapes.  There are not always opportunities for children to explore and investigate a range of materials and objects, particularly when playing outside.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to hear and understand mathematical language  extend opportunities for children to explore, investigate and experiment, with particular regard to those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, which included children's progress records.  The inspector took account of parents' views obtained from letters they wrote for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder organises her provision well, which includes good support and guidance for her assistant. The childminder and her assistant work well as a team and meet the children's welfare and learning needs effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder continues to extend her knowledge in caring for, and teaching, children. For example, she attended training to help her develop her understanding of how to support children further in managing their behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and development needs. She understands that children learn through play and the importance of being able to choose play equipment themselves. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well in various ways. For example, she talks to them in English and their home language as she joins in their activities, naming objects, people and actions. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to think and recall. Children have various opportunities to practise early writing skills, for example through chalking, painting and messy play activities. They enjoy a variety of meaningful learning experiences, such as cooking, shopping and growing vegetables.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder finds out details about children's activities at home to enable her to make them feel secure. Children develop a strong sense of belonging. For example, children like to look at, and talk about, photographs of themselves and their friends. The childminder and her assistant praise children regularly, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn to be helpful. At the inspection, for example, children were keen to join in with tasks, such as tidying away equipment and cleaning the table. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For example, children make choices from healthy food options and enjoy fresh air and exercise every day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop confidence in making choices and relating well to other children and adults. Children learn to be part of a group where they share and take turns. Children gain increasing independence in caring for themselves, such as preparing food and managing their own clothes. They show an interest in letters and sounds, such as identifying the initial of their name. Skills such as these help to prepare children well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435943 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 824133 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 5 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Southampton and works with an assistant. The childminder provides childcare Monday to Friday, all year round, except for two weeks of personal holiday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and has Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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