Childminder EY414475

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 3 February 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

 Children have good relationships with adults and with each other. This helps them build secure attachments and supports their emotional development well.  The childminder regularly observes, assesses and monitors children, and uses the information effectively to plan for the next stages of their development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder makes good use of the outdoor environment to offer an extensive range of challenging activities and play equipment. Children extend their physical skills and enjoy energetic play outdoors.  Partnerships with parents and other early years settings are well established and make a strong contribution to children's well-being and achievements.  The childminder has a positive and reflective attitude to the continuous development of her practice, making good use of training opportunities and working alongside her assistant to sustain improvement, which benefits children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to develop children's mathematical learning, such as incorporating size, shape and measure in activities.  The childminder does not make the best use of the play equipment and activities to further develop children's understanding of technology and programmable toys.

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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

 make full use of all opportunities to promote children's mathematical development and extend their learning experiences  develop children's understanding of technology further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children during their play.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, planning and assessment.  The inspector looked at and discussed the systems used by the childminder to evaluate her provision; she also looked at comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She works with her assistant to continually review her home, to help identify and minimise risks to children. Outdoor areas are used particularly well to link with the interests of boys. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to add novelty and stimulate children's interest. For instance, she adds new resources to extend children's outdoor learning experiences all year round. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice to help improve outcomes for children. Parents receive good-quality information about the childminder's provision and their children's progress. They comment positively that the childminder provides a 'home from home' environment and that she is 'creative and supportive in their children's learning'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. Children show a positive attitude to learning. They explore their surroundings with excitement, taking responsibility for choosing their play activities. For instance, children engaged in pretend play, using their imagination well as they made meals for others. The childminder repeats children's language and introduces new words, helping to build on children's communication skills effectively. Children had fun acting out a favourite story, using props and joining in the actions with enthusiasm. They access resources, such as crayons and chalks, to help them develop their early writing skills. Children have good opportunities to explore and experiment with materials in creative play activities, such as gluing and sticking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and sensitive to children's individual needs. She is skilled at providing the right amount of support for children to acquire new skills and develop high self-esteem. Children are helpful towards others and have positive relationships. They understand how to cooperate, share and take turns with their friends. This helps them to play together harmoniously. Children have access to a wide range of resources and play equipment, indoors and outdoors. They show good independence in their personal care. The childminder teaches children about risks and how to keep safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, settled and secure. They play well, becoming active and inquisitive learners. For example, they enjoyed using the magnifying glasses to explore the various objects in the outdoor environment. Children gain 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 EY414475 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 832172 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the residential area of Durley, Hampshire. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2 and she is registered to work with an assistant. Her operational hours are Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5.30pm all year round.

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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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