Childminder EY271702

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 1 March 2011

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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 knows the children well. She has a calm and warm manner, and children form strong bonds with the childminder. She supports their emotional well- being effectively, and they behave well.  Children enjoy a good range of planned activities and experiences. The childminder has strong relationships with parents who keep her informed about children's current interests. The childminder carefully matches resources to children's interests to keep them interested and motivated in their learning. They make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a clean and warm environment for children to learn. There are a good range of resources for children to independently choose what to play with.  The childminder uses self-reflection to realistically and effectively assess the quality of her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her consider what

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development plans do not focus sharply enough on continuing to develop her knowledge and teaching skills to the highest levels.  The childminder does not always promote children's literacy development as effectively as possible, for example, when considering how to encourage children's pre-reading and early reading 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

 focus opportunities for professional development on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels  improve opportunities for children to improve their literacy skills and their understanding that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder's quality of teaching and interactions with children.  The inspector looked at suitability checks for the childminder and members of the household.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and a selection of written policies, and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector took note of written views from parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes effective use of risk assessments to minimise any hazards for children and promote their safety and well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her safeguarding knowledge and what actions to take if she has any concerns. She has made improvements since her last inspection; for example, she has addressed previous recommendations and now has detailed written procedures to follow. The childminder increases her knowledge and skills and develops her quality of practice, such as linking with other childcare professionals to share ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes effective use of regular observations and assessments to monitor children's progress. She plans activities that support and extend children's learning and development. For example, when playing with police cars, she counts them clearly and slowly with children. She extends their understanding of quantity by showing children there is the same number of fire engines. Parents are fully involved in their children's learning and development from the start. For example, parents and the childminder exchange useful information before children first start about their care, learning and development. The childminder has built strong links with other settings children attend. She shares regular assessments of children's progress, and sets realistic next steps, involving parents and other carers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes good health. For example, she talks to children about needing clean hands before they eat their snacks. The childminder works with parents to ensure children receive nutritious meals in their lunch boxes. The childminder encourages children to develop their confidence and physical skills. For example, she takes them to local parks to access challenging play equipment. They enjoy fresh air and space to be physically active every day. The childminder uses simple rules and boundaries to promote good behaviour. For example, children learn to take turns and she offers them plenty of warm praise as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated to learn and concentrate well on their chosen activities. They learn to be sociable and play with others. They learn to communicate effectively with adults and children, and have self-confidence. For example, they enjoy talking to the childminder about their current interests and naming the toys they play with. They learn to recognise their own name and develop their personal care skills in readiness for starting school. For example, children quickly learn to put on their own shoes and coats before going outdoors to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271702 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1050392 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Gosport, Hampshire. The childminder offers care from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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