Childminder EY286114

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 3 June 2009

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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 homely and welcoming environment, and children feel safe and secure in her care. Children grow in confidence and behave well. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder plans a range of engaging activities for children and follows their interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder promotes children's independence and their understanding of good personal hygiene well. For example, children know why they should wash their hands prior to eating. Children build confidence in their ability to do things for themselves.  The childminder reflects effectively on all aspects of her provision and shows a good understanding of her strengths and priorities for improvement. She keeps her required training up to date, to help her promote children's safety and well-being well.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. Regular discussions help parents

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This provision is good

participate in their children's learning and development. She shares information with them about children's routines and activities to keep them well informed and reassured.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to see and learn about familiar words and signs within the environment.  The childminder does not make the best use of questions to enhance children's communication and language skills, and further develop their thinking.

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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 for children to recognise print in the environment  use questioning more effectively to help increase children's thinking skills and extend their language development further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder discussed the systems used to track the children's progress and reviewed relevant documents used to support the childminder's work.  The inspector observed the children engaged in activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her systems for self- evaluation and the impact of training on her work.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the childminder's written questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well to continually develop her service and increase her skills and knowledge further. She attends regular training to develop her practice. This has strengthened her understanding of the benefits of children's explorative play, helping her to increase the activities and opportunities she provides. Her plans for improvement focus well on strengthening her practice to ensure children make good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. She carries out effective risk assessments of her premises and outings to promote children's safety at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's learning and development. She supports children's language and communication skills well overall. For example, she encourages conversations and introduces new words. Children confidently talk about their experiences, such as family events. The childminder builds children's mathematical understanding well and introduces them to language, such as 'balance' and 'scales'. The children thoroughly enjoy counting fish in the fish tank and show much curiosity as they observe frogs swimming to the surface. The childminder works well with parents to gather information when their children first start. She uses regular observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and plan for their individual needs. She works closely with other settings children attend to promote continuity in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides clear rules and boundaries to help manage children's behaviour. This helps children learn about expectations and adapt their behaviour well. Children show kindness and consideration towards each other. For example, they spontaneously applaud each other's achievements. The childminder teaches children about fire and road safety well, to help them learn how to keep safe. The childminder attends a number of play groups with the children, which helps them gain social skills and develop wider friendships as they engage with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate on tasks well and are motivated to learn. They learn good manners and respect; for example, they willingly take turns, share resources and say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children are confident learners and learn to do things for themselves, such as taking care of their personal needs. This helps to develop their independence and sense of responsibility, and key skills for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286114 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1040506 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Eastleigh, Hampshire. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder provides care each weekday from 7am to 7pm and at weekends from 8am until 5pm throughout most of the year.

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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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