Childminder EY423170

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2016 14 October 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

 The childminder has a calm and caring approach and knows the children well. She is responsive to their individual needs, which helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder has very good relationships with parents. She uses a range of methods to communicate with them and seek their views to help her improve. Parents receive plenty of information and are fully involved in their children's learning.  Children behave well; they learn to take turns and share resources. The childminder supports children's social development well, helping them to establish good friendships with each other.  The childminder organises her home efficiently to ensure that children can access play areas and resources safely. Children have consistent boundaries and familiar routines, helping them to know what is expected and to behave well.  The childminder makes good use of the garden in all weather conditions. She provides

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This provision is good

a wide range of activities that support children's interests. Children enjoy learning opportunities that fully engage them for long periods, helping them to concentrate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always encouraged to count and fully extend their mathematical skills.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children develop a better understanding of the importance of healthy eating.

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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

 provide more opportunities to extend children's mathematical development further  help children to develop a better understanding of healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to and took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including self-evaluation, learning and development records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may cause concern and the action to take to protect children's welfare effectively. The childminder has completed a childcare qualification and has improved her understanding of how children learn and develop. Further training has helped her to evaluate her provision more closely and to make changes so that resources and activities are at a level that children can reach. The childminder has established partnerships with other childminders and professionals for additional advice and support to help her to improve and meet children's individual needs. The childminder monitors children's progress successfully. She builds strong links with other settings so they can exchange information and provide consistency in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities to promote children's learning and development. She supports communication and language skills effectively. For example, she teaches children about their bodies when they draw around each other on large pieces of paper. She uses good questioning skills to help children think about what they are doing, giving them time to think and respond. The childminder regularly observes children and successfully plans challenging activities linked to their next steps to move them forward in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence skills highly effectively. For example, she encourages them to carry out simple tasks in preparation for starting school, such as putting their coats on and preparing their snack. Children form secure attachments with the childminder, leaving their parents with ease and settling happily to play. The childminder is a good role model who regularly praises the children, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence to do things for themselves. For example, children cleverly use a sand timer independently to work out whose turn is next. Children learn to use resources safely. For example, they know how to hold scissors correctly and keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children develop key skills and positive attitudes to help them achieve well in the next stage of learning and school. They eagerly participate in activities, developing early literacy skills well. For example, they listen attentively to stories, join in with repeated words and recall what happens next. They develop early writing skills when competently drawing and colouring.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423170 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 822983 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Hythe, Hampshire. The childminder offers care all day Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds 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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