Childminder EY472087

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 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

 The childminder organises her provision well to meet children's individual needs. She supports children's physical and emotional well-being successfully, to help children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.  Children eagerly take part in activities and gain skills that support them to achieve well and be ready for the next stage in their learning and school.  Parents receive plenty of information about their children's care and learning. The childminder works well with them to help children to settle, monitor their learning and support their progression.  The childminder encourages children's language abilities well. For example, she encourages children to recall what they know. She uses questions and explanations successfully, to extend their understanding and to encourage them to think.  The childminder regularly reviews her provision and children's learning to ensure she maintains her high standards and to help children consistently make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to fully extend and challenge children's learning and skills even further during some activities.  The childminder does not consistently help children to learn more about the similarities and differences between their lives, and the experiences and traditions of others.

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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

 make better use of planned activities to focus more closely on children's next steps for learning, to challenge children even further  provide further opportunities for children to learn more about the similarities and differences between their lifestyles, experiences and traditions, and those of other people.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and checked the safety of the premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's progress records, policies and procedures, self-evaluation and required records.  The inspector viewed feedback from parents to take their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She places a strong emphasis on children's safety, providing them with safe and secure areas in which they can play and learn. The childminder develops her knowledge and researches new information in a variety of ways, to help her improve her practice and keep up to date. She responds promptly to the views of others, to improve her service and consistently provide good outcomes for children. The childminder works in partnership with parents and regularly seeks their views to help her support children more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good range of resources well to provide children with challenging and exciting activities that they enjoy. She gathers information from parents about children's abilities and interests when children first attend. She carefully monitors children's learning to identify any areas where they need additional help. Overall, she plans and supports their progression very well. Children develop their physical, early literacy and mathematical skills well during activities. For example, they learn that print has meaning as they look at books and develop their hand-to-eye coordination when using glue brushes and tools for drawing. Children identify shapes and find puzzle pieces, for instance, from the positional language the childminder uses, such as 'next to', 'above' and 'under'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers clear information from parents about children's routines and individual needs. This helps her to provide an environment where children are happy, settled and keen to learn. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene routines and know when to wash their hands. The childminder is a good role model for the children, helping them to understand right from wrong and to show respect to others. Children respond positively to the praise and encouragement they receive and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated and enthusiastic learners. They confidently manage tasks for themselves, such as tidying away the toys, which helps them to prepare for the future. Children interact well with others and show good communication, language and social skills. For example, they listen carefully and follow instructions when looking for particular puzzle pieces and fitting them together. Children are proud of their achievements and eagerly talk about them with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472087 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 962025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Totton, Hampshire. The childminder cares for children on a part-time basis, all year round. She works flexible hours according to parents' needs.

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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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