Childminder EY432172

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 1 April 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 has warm relationships with children. Children are happy, settled and secure because the childminder meets their individual needs well.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to monitor children's development and help them to learn well.  The childminder has a good knowledge of children's interests and provides a varied range of activities which stimulate their enthusiasm for learning and concentration.  Children behave well and show good understanding of rules from a young age. They happily join in with tidying away and take responsibility for other small tasks.  The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her practice and takes strong steps to develop it. She has a clear vision for her continuous professional development. She has worked well to make improvements since her previous inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give parents enough information about how they can help their children achieve their next steps in learning.  Occasionally, during nursery rhymes and songs, children lose interest. For example, the childminder does not use enough practical resources and actions to engage them.

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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

 enhance further the quality of information shared with parents so they can fully understand how to help their children to meet their next steps in learning  consider how to develop children's understanding and engage their interest further when teaching nursery rhymes and songs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions and her teaching, and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, evidence of suitability checks and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written evaluations and comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and the processes to follow if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. She is well organised and implements clear procedures to ensure children's well-being and safety, both in the home and when on outings. She attends regular training and meets with other professionals to discuss good practice and keep up to date with legislative changes that may influence her provision. She keeps parents well informed about the progress their children are making. Parents appreciate the consideration and concern for their children's well-being shown by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes detailed assessments, which help her to identify and address any gaps in children's learning. She helps children to develop their speaking, listening and understanding well. For example, she repeats words clearly to help them make connections between spoken words and their chosen resources. She builds children's knowledge well. For instance, after outings in the local community, she provides activities to continue to build their understanding. An example of this was when the childminder provided play opportunities with toy greengrocery resources after a visit to a supermarket and praised children as they gained new words during their pretend play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong and affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is kind and responsive to their needs. They settle quickly as the childminder spends time getting to know them and their routines. Children are encouraged to explore their environment freely and take small risks. For example, the childminder closely supervises babies as they learn to walk unaided or use spoons to feed themselves. Children of all ages enjoy a well- resourced outside area. They have lots of opportunities to play outdoors and to be physically active. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene routines and healthy eating choices. Meals are varied, home cooked and nutritious.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to school. Children become confident and active learners who enjoy their learning. They use their senses to explore the world around them and make new discoveries. For example, babies move to music as they make sounds come from their electronic toys. Children enjoy developing early writing skills and follow their own ideas when painting and model making. They learn to use small tools carefully and with skill, such as when cutting apples with a safety tool. Children enjoy books and listening to stories. They learn to count and recognise numbers effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432172 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1054652 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 1 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Aldershot in Hampshire. She provides care from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides occasional overnight and weekend care. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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