Childminder EY391155

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 7 October 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 monitors children's progress extremely rigorously. She quickly identifies where there are gaps in learning and development. She works in partnership with parents to target teaching and support to address weaker areas. She knows how to access the advice from other professionals when needed.  The childminder expertly includes parents in determining the starting points for their children's learning and keeps them exceptionally well informed of the progress they make. Parents take a fully active role in their children's learning.  The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, for example, she completes regular training and research. She reflects well on her new knowledge and shares excellent information with parents to support them to promote learning at home.  The childminder completes precise observations and assessments, and has extremely high expectations of all children. She plans motivating activities that very skilfully meet

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This provision is outstanding

children's interests and extend their learning. All children make outstanding progress in their learning and development.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. Young children develop an incredibly strong understanding of sharing, turn taking and respect for each other.

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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

 implement plans to extend the opportunities to promote children's physicals skills of balance and coordination.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the children and childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and relevant policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder reflects extremely well on her practice and evaluates the views of parents and children when identifying enriching improvements to her provision. For example, she has added a wealth of script and numerals to the outdoor area to reflect children's interest in the written word and number. The childminder has identified an aim to develop further the stimulating outdoor area to offer even greater challenge for children in their active play. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow to safeguard children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The qualified childminder has an expert knowledge of how children learn. She plans activities to really challenge them and extend their communication and understanding skills. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed following an exceptionally well-planned activity based on their interest in a favourite story. They enthusiastically tasted, discussed, compared and counted the different foods eaten by the main character in the story, having great fun as they learnt. The childminder offers tremendous experiences for children to develop a good understanding of the natural world. For example, children are enthralled as they observe the life cycle of butterflies, watching them develop from caterpillars into beautiful butterflies to be released in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form particularly strong relationships with the childminder and develop immense confidence and self-esteem. They develop remarkable independence and happily take on responsibility. For example, children thoroughly enjoy tidying away their toys and are meticulous in ensuring toys are returned to the correct boxes. Children very confidently make choices and manage tasks during mealtimes. For example, they choose from an array of healthy food to make their own sandwiches. The childminder makes excellent use of children's interest in practical, first-hand experiences to underpin their learning. For example, as they tend the childminder's allotment, children enjoy the physical exercise and learn to make healthy choices in relation to food.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress in their learning. They concentrate for exceptionally good periods of time on activities. Children develop a remarkably good understanding of the natural world. For example, they plant seeds and enjoy eating their produce. Children are very confident communicators. For example, they recall past events, which they discuss with enormous confidence. Children are extremely well supported to develop the skills for their next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391155 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 822421 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Winchester, Hampshire. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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