Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 30 March 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder prioritises children's safety and provides a highly nurturing environment. She reflects on all she does, and has addressed weaknesses to maintain high standards.  The childminder is highly skilled at helping children form secure emotional bonds with her. These provide a secure base for children to develop independence. They quickly develop their language and social skills.  Children thoroughly enjoy being with the childminder. She organises resources so children easily find what they need. They learn to play independently and the childminder encourages them to develop their own ideas.  The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating learning experiences including, for example, frequent and interesting outings, which contribute well to children making good progress in their learning.  The childminder knows children's individual physical needs and meets these exceedingly well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not recently identified professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder does not involve parents in their children's learning as effectively as possible to monitor children's progress precisely.

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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

 pursue opportunities to develop skills and knowledge based on precise evaluation of where teaching needs improvement  gather sharply focused information from parents about children's development at the outset of care, in order to establish more promptly, accurate starting points from which to monitor children's progress as effectively as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during indoor and outdoor activities at the childminder's home.  The inspector observed and discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and monitors their progress.  The inspector looked at records the childminder keeps, including children's developmental records, policies and evidence of qualifications.  The inspector took account of parents' views from written testimonials.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and makes improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of requirements and ensures she complies fully with them. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her knowledge and procedures are up to date so she is confident about what to do if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She thoroughly assesses and minimises risks to help keep children safe in her home and on outings. The childminder works well overall with parents. She keeps them informed of their children's progress and provides helpful advice on how they can support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's development through her own observations and discussions with parents. She plans challenging activities that reflect children's interests and support their overall development well. For example, she uses children's interest in cars to explore marks and patterns when children run wheels through paint. She weaves mathematical language into children's play, for example, when counting stairs, measuring sunflowers and using coins in the local shop. The childminder interacts effectively with children to help all make good progress. Their speaking and listening skills develop especially well. The childminder takes time to listen to children and develops their vocabularies. For example, she has made scrap books with photographs of previous activities and children delight in remembering enjoyable experiences, which encourages them to talk.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the importance of young children's emotional well-being. Those who initially lack social skills are given outstanding support to build these and their self-esteem. The childminder's warm and enthusiastic approach makes children very eager to join in and try new experiences. She encourages children to think about their feelings and how their actions affect others. They celebrate positive behaviour. Children gain an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. They relish being physically active every day. They deepen their understanding of healthy eating, for example, through growing, harvesting and eating vegetables. Children learn about personal risks, such as crossing the road carefully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are confident and persevere with difficult tasks. They are extremely confident and find ways of doing things for themselves. They are sociable and exceptionally well behaved. They develop skills and knowledge ready to move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282028 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 833582 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Bishops Waltham, Hampshire. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She cares for children from 8.30am until 3.30pm on weekdays throughout 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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