Childminder EY398105

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 2 December 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has exceptionally robust partnerships with parents to support children's individual development successfully. She provides a wealth of information for parents about their children's activities and learning.  The childminder provides an exceptionally well-equipped and stimulating learning environment. She has excellent organisational skills and demonstrates a professional approach in her practice.  Self-evaluation is highly rigorous. The childminder takes robust action to address any aspects that she identifies for further development. She makes continuous improvements to enhance children's care and learning.  Meticulous observation, assessment and planning procedures show that the childminder closely monitors children's progress. She has an excellent knowledge of each child's needs and interests, which she uses to great effect in her planning.  The childminder supports children exceptionally well in their play. Activities have

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This provision is outstanding

specific learning objectives that successfully promote children's next steps. Children play with enthusiasm and make independent choices from the readily accessible resources.

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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 teaching skills and expertise further to support children's communication and language development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector read a sample of children's development records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation process and feedback from parents.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is active in her professional development and in her support of other providers. Her qualification has enhanced her excellent understanding of child development and stimulating learning environments. The childminder successfully strives to enhance children's learning and continuously adds to her resources. For example, the childminder has increased her provision of sensory play equipment. This creates further fascination in the children. The childminder takes inspiration from training to extend children's learning experiences. For instance, she takes equipment for children to use on an outing. The childminder has had a conservatory built since the last inspection, creating more play space for children. She is currently further developing her skills in baby-signing, to enhance children's communication. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of child-protection procedures, which enables her to safeguard

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilful as she teaches children through play. She makes every activity enjoyable and continuously extends learning. For example, children enjoyed a trip to the garden centre and chose seeds to buy. On their return they sowed and planted them in a trough, which gave children an excellent understanding of how things grow. Children selected a tape measure and proudly declared numbers as they measured items. The childminder expertly extended this activity to increase children's mathematical understanding. The childminder successfully involves parents in children's learning. For instance, children love taking home their busy-bags, which include books and activities to share with their family.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children socialise extremely well and have a wonderful time with their friends. They demonstrate an exemplary understanding of sharing. For example, they confidently ask for the sand-timer as they negotiate turns. Children behave exceptionally well and readily follow instructions. The childminder is highly successful as she teaches children to be safe and responsible in thoroughly enjoyable activities. She promotes and protects children's health and well-being exceptionally well. The childminder rigorously promotes inclusion and children have excellent attitudes to learning.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children thrive in the care of the childminder and show keen excitement in their activities. They busily explore and investigate with great confidence, as they make their own discoveries. Children play exceptionally well and make outstanding progress from their starting points. They benefit greatly as the childminder skilfully prepares them for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398105 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 822483 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in West End, Southampton. Care is available Monday to Friday from 7.15am until 5pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder offers overnight care. She receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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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