Childminder EY234505

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 12 March 2015

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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 supports children well. She takes time to understand their interests and individual care needs. She establishes effective lines of communication with parents and the children's class teachers.  The childminder forms strong relationships with children. They settle well and are happy in this welcoming, friendly environment. Children of all ages behave very well and enjoy playing together.  The childminder provides stimulating play activities. For example, children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills in the childminder's well-equipped garden.  The childminder supports the children's use of good manners and encourages them to be considerate towards others. Older children are active in helping younger ones to settle and enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder reflects on her practice and highlights areas for ongoing improvements. She seeks the opinions of parents and children and considers their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have easy access to toys and resources and this hampers the development of their independence.

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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

 review the storage of resources so children can readily access them to support the development of their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor play areas.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household, and risk assessment policies and procedures.  The inspector observed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and also took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and successfully implements the statutory requirements. Safeguarding is effective. She undertakes safeguarding training and fully understands her responsibilities for protecting children from harm. Children play in a very safe environment. The potential risks to children in the home, on outings and when travelling to and from other settings are minimised. The childminder regularly updates her first-aid qualification so she can deal with minor accidents and injuries. She exchanges information with other settings, such as schools, and, where appropriate, provides activities which complement children's learning at school. Records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are well maintained and implemented.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully adapts her practice to support play with children of different ages. Children show they are confident as they communicate with each other and the childminder. They organise team games together, such as ball games in the childminder's garden. The childminder ensures well-planned activities and imaginative play opportunities give children time to relax and unwind after the school day. These include opportunities for children to create drawings and paintings and make three-dimensional models. The childminder successfully stimulates children's communication and language skills, and children enjoy conversations with her and each other as they play. She skilfully models language and asks children questions which extend their vocabulary and thinking. For example, when they create different layouts with their train track, she encourages them to solve particular design problems. Children have access to a stimulating range of books to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is consistent in her approach and helps children to learn about expectations and boundaries. Children demonstrate their independence as they attend to their personal hygiene needs and tidy their toys away. The childminder helps children to become sociable towards each other, to take turns and to enjoy engaging in conversation. Children enjoy nourishing home-cooked food and eat their meals together around the childminder's table. The childminder teaches the children about good manners, for example as they take turns to tell each other about their school day and interests. Children have a wide range of experiences that help to further their understanding of the wider world. The childminder helps children to appreciate different cultures and celebrate festivals from around the world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234505 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1054576 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Bramley, Hampshire. She provides before- school and after-school care during term time and all-day care during school holidays. She provides care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She is a qualified primary school teacher.

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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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