Childminder EY442469

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional development effectively.  The childminder promotes children's learning well. She continually assesses and supports their development. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children have access to a wide range of play equipment and resources that are stimulating, readily accessible and reflect their interests.  The childminder makes good use of books and stories. For example, children enjoy listening to familiar stories and the childminder makes effective use of soft toys and objects as props to enrich their learning experiences.  Children benefit from good opportunities to increase their physical skills as they play outdoors and take part in enjoyable activities such as 'animal yoga' and 'funky dance'.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder shares information

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This provision is good

about the children's care and learning regularly, helping to keep parents well informed.  The childminder has a positive attitude to the ongoing development of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not tailor creative play experiences to younger children's abilities, to allow them to freely explore and express their own ideas.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to develop their early writing skills.

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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 greater opportunities for children to explore and use media and materials independently  increase resources and activities to encourage children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records and assessments.  The inspector looked at, and discussed, the systems used by the childminder to evaluate her provision and comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a secure and welcoming environment. She is clear about safeguarding procedures and what to do if she has concerns. She is quick to identify any potential hazards and takes action to keep children safe. Children benefit from good-quality care and interaction. The childminder continues to evaluate her provision to help her improve the service she provides. For example, she researches new ideas for activities to do with the children, such as creating her own story bags to use with young children. Parents receive clear information about their children's achievements and ways to follow on their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and provides enjoyable and stimulating experiences to promote children's active learning. For example, children enjoyed cuddling up to the childminder to listen to a favourite story and confidently turned the pages and repeated familiar words. The childminder skilfully extends the children's learning, such as asking questions and encouraging them to count the animals in the picture. She incorporates songs and rhymes linked with the animals, and children happily join in doing the actions. The childminder's ongoing commentary and modelling of language helps children to learn new words, which supports their developing vocabularies effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works supportively with families to find out about each child's individual needs, to help children settle quickly. Her warm and caring manner helps children to build secure attachments. Children show developing independence in managing their personal care routines and learn to do things for themselves, such as helping to make their own snacks. The childminder recognises the importance of being a good role model for children. She teaches children to be kind and to listen to each other during their play. The children learn good manners and to play together well with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are motivated to learn. They move around the play space confidently and have great fun playing and exploring outdoors. For example, children show good control as they jump and balance on the trampoline under close supervision. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of risk through a varied range of activities and outings. Children gain the essential skills to help to prepare them for their future learning, and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442469 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 922989 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the area of Stubbington, near Fareham, in Hampshire. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, for 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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Telephone number

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