Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 3 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made good progress since her last inspection. The quality of teaching has improved greatly, and she plans and provides a wide range of purposeful learning opportunities. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children's communication and language development is good. The childminder uses various methods, such as interactive storytelling, to help children confidently communicate their ideas.  The childminder provides a particularly well-resourced outdoor area that covers all areas of learning. She uses different learning opportunities to support children's physical skills and to learn about nature, such as caring for the pets and growing vegetables.  The childminder works well with other early years settings that children attend to maintain a consistent approach to children's learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to look at photographs of their other setting and talk about it to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather information from parents about children's development at home to enable her to plan more effectively when they first start.  The childminder does not consistently teach children why good hygiene is important, to help them understand how to promote their own health and well-being.

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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

 strengthen the systems to gather information from parents when children initially start to include more information about their learning achievements and development at home  help children to learn more about healthy practices to support their understanding about managing their own health and well-being.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector completed observations of the childminder and the children in the playroom, garden and dining room.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including polices, risk assessments and children's learning records.  The inspector used written information from parents to gain their views about the provision.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern with a child's welfare, which are in line with local safeguarding procedures. The childminder places a high emphasis on keeping children safe. For example, she reviews the environment daily to make sure that it is safe, particularly during building work. There are good procedures to monitor the educational programmes and children's progress in their learning. The childminder uses good methods to monitor and evaluate her provision and to support her continued professional development. For example, the childminder continually reflects on the environment. She has changed how she presents the books so children are keener to use them. The childminder has researched different theories about how children play and learn. She uses this information in her daily practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching methods to engage children in a wide range of stimulating activities. For example, children help the childminder to create a living tepee with runner bean plants and nasturtiums. They learn about where food comes from as they grow fruit and vegetables. The childminder uses observations and assessments to enable her to successfully plan for the next steps in children's learning. Parents are encouraged to share her resources to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build good relationships with the childminder and each other. They show high levels of confidence as they play well together, sharing and taking turns. The childminder knows their individual personalities well and they gain a strong sense of belonging. For example, children enjoy seeing photographs of themselves and their families that she displays. Children's physical skills develop well. For example, they go on bug hunts in the local environment, confidently use the trampoline, and learn how to climb up and down the steps safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated in their learning. They enthusiastically experiment with different- sized brushes and rollers and use large sheets of paper to make big movements as they paint. They confidently talk about what they are doing and are keen to share their ideas with the childminder. For example, as they use props to act out a well-known story. Children gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469563 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1049846 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives on the outskirts of Winchester in Hampshire. The childminder operates her service Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm.

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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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