Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 19 July 2010

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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 extremely good relationships with children. She shows an excellent understanding of each child's uniqueness.  Children are eager to learn, enjoy meeting new challenges, and make excellent progress as they access the exciting range of high-quality learning experiences on offer.  Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-assurance and a strong sense of belonging. The childminder puts a very strong emphasis on caring for children and she ensures that children's safety is central to all areas of her practice.  The childminder develops excellent links with other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning for all children. This enables her to provide relevant and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children.  The childminder is very caring and gives children her full attention, while providing a secure and nurturing atmosphere. Children demonstrate that they are extremely happy

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This provision is outstanding

and settled in this stimulating and interesting learning environment.  Teaching and interactions are highly responsive to children's needs and interests.

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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

 ensure that children learn the correct names for tools and materials as they play and explore.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, planning documentation, and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents via letters and references seen on the day.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to safeguard children and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. An extremely wide range of well-implemented and robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's excellent practice. She has successfully developed systems to track and monitor children's progress to maximise their outcomes, reflecting on the most efficient way to achieve this. The childminder has fully implemented the recommendation set at her last inspection. She forms highly successful partnerships with parents and other settings. She understands the benefits of training and plans to continue her professional development further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an expert knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning in all areas. She questions and encourages children exceptionally well. For example, she gives clear instructions to children as they plant seeds, and talks about how big the plants will grow. On occasions, she does not fully support children to use the correct names for materials. The childminder provides experiences which are rich and varied. The childminder gives particular emphasis to the development of children's communication skills and strongly supports their physical, personal, social and emotional development. For example, she encourages children to explain what they are doing, to enjoy stories and to play outdoors. She makes robust and accurate assessments for younger children, ensuring that targets for their future learning are clear and sharply focused.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder works exceptionally well with parents to ensure that she has an outstanding knowledge of each child's routines and care needs. She provides detailed feedback in a variety of formats regarding each child's day. Children clearly understand about healthy lifestyles and keeping safe. For example, they know to tidy the toys away after using them to make sure the room is safe for the next activity. The childminder uses frequent praise and encouragement as she interacts with the children. Children learn to respect other children and adults when out in the local environment. On these occasions, children further develop their social skills and learn to form good friendships. These experiences all help to prepare them for the next stages in their lives.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. They demonstrate high levels of self-control during activities and behave exceptionally well. The children are extremely well motivated and very eager to join in with their learning activities. They gain a very wide range of important skills that they need for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113132 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 825016 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 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 1998. She lives in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. The childminder cares for a number of children on a part-time basis. She has a degree in early years and holds Early Years Teacher Status.

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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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