Childminder EY373166

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 19 January 2010

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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 considers parental views when evaluating the effectiveness of her provision to enable her to make ongoing improvements that benefit the children.  The childminder includes all children in activities well. She makes them feel valued and important. Children benefit from good teaching. For example, the childminder reinforces children's counting and language skills constantly. Children learn and achieve well and make good progress.  The childminder responds to children's physical and emotional needs well. For example, she responds quickly and effectively when children are becoming tired or need their nappies changing.  The childminder models positive and courteous behaviour at all times. Children enjoy each other's company and treat each other with respect.  The childminder makes effective use of a large range of stimulating and inviting resources to motivate children to learn and maintain good levels of interest.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently obtain information from parents about what their children know and can do at home to better inform her planning.  The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to encourage older children to take more responsibility and complete tasks independently.

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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 parents to share what their children know and can do at home, and use this information to inform planning even more precisely  take more advantage of spontaneous opportunities to encourage older children to take more responsibility and complete tasks by themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and spoke to the childminder when it was appropriate to do so.  The inspector observed some daily care routines, including the provision of snacks and the settling of younger children to sleep.  The inspector sampled children's records, a range of policies and other documents.  The inspector toured areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to parents and looked at the record of parental views collected by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps children safe. Her safeguarding training is up to date and she knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments in the home and on outings so children can play and learn in safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes continuous improvements to her provision. For example, the childminder has improved the snacks she provides to include more vegetables in response to parents' suggestions. The childminder makes good use of her qualifications and training. For example, she keeps herself up to date with early years requirements, ideas about good practice and plans a broad range of challenging activities that help all children make good progress. She monitors their development well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps parents informed of children's progress and suggests ways to develop their learning further at home. She encourages children's learning effectively. For example, during a painting activity she extends children's language and mathematical skills as well as their knowledge of different colours. Children become absorbed in their play and learning. They are keen to talk about the way the paint feels in their hands. They demonstrate good language skills as they describe it as, 'Lovely, soft and squishy like raspberries'. The childminder responds to children's interests well and gives them good opportunities to influence the way activities proceed. Activities are tailored well to meet the needs of children of different abilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder treats children with respect and courtesy at all times. She encourages them to show consideration for others and value each other. For example, the childminder and older children discuss how best to help and support their younger friends. Children behave well and share resources happily, showing great interest in each other's work and activity. The childminder promotes children's understanding of good hygiene. For example, children understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. The childminder teaches children to use resources safely. For example, during a creative activity she explains why it is important not to walk around when they have slippery paint on their feet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. They explore resources and activities with confidence and good levels of concentration. Children develop a broad range of skills. For example, they are confident communicators and recognise numbers and shapes as they play. They achieve well and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373166 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 829307 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Lovedean, Hampshire. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 6pm on weekdays for most of the year. She holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder is in receipt of funding for children aged three years.

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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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