Childminder EY464612

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 clean and well-organised environment for children. They enjoy a good variety of resources, activities and experiences in her care.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and each other. She gives very clear explanations to children about rules and boundaries to keep them safe. Children behave well and enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder has strong links with parents and other early years settings that children attend. Regular exchanges of information ensure everyone connected to the children work together to effectively extend children's learning.  The childminder uses her knowledge gained from training to enhance children's learning. She knows the children well and uses children's interests to plan activities that motivate and engage them in their play. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed systems to include the views of others in her self-evaluation process. Her reflection on her practice does not always set plans for continual development and improvements to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder does not have fully effective systems in place to gain a precise view of how groups of children are progressing in her setting.

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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

 strengthen the systems used to monitor everyday practice, including obtaining the views of others, to help identify ways to continually develop and improve practice to the highest level  develop systems to monitor the progress made by different groups of children in order to identify and close any gaps in achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during their play, and spoke to them at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector viewed areas of the house used for childminding, and accompanied the childminder and children to a local play park.  The inspector took account of parents' views, provided in writing on the day of the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as suitability checks and a selection of children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is organised and calm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and what action to take if she had any concerns. Effective use of risk assessments and policies promotes the good health and hygiene of children, and keeps them safe. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes that benefit children as a result. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's support and her care for their children .

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She makes regular and accurate assessments of children's learning and development. She plans realistic activities and experiences to further their learning and development. For example, children enjoy painting with watercolours and making butterflies. The childminder effectively teaches children to recall and make links to their experiences. For example, children have enjoyed an outing to see real butterflies. As children paint, the childminder supports them to describe their memories of the real butterflies. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language development. For example, she repeats back what children say clearly and adds in new words. Children enjoy uninterrupted periods to become deeply engaged in their play. The childminder makes the most of everyday routines to teach children. For example, they count out plates and cups for lunch, which

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

supports their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a variety of activities to support their physical development. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of fresh air and exercise. For example, an outing to the local park provides opportunities to climb, run and jump. The childminder teaches children about road safety. For example, when walking to the park they stop to discuss how to cross roads safely. The childminder works closely with parents to support them to supply healthy lunches for children. For example, she suggests food that children might like and plans cooking activities to engage reluctant eaters to try new foods. The childminder offers warm praise to children. For example, she offers great encouragement to children as they read with her. This raises children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Children learn to be independent and to look after themselves. For example, they fetch and put on their own coats when getting ready to go the park. Children learn to share resources, take turns and be sociable. These skills help prepare children for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464612 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 948583 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Funtley, Hampshire. The childminder offers care on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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