Childminder EY477294

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 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 is well qualified and uses her knowledge and experience to plan varied activities that interest and motivate children's learning and development.  The childminder uses her regular assessments to monitor the progress children make. She quickly identifies when children are not making the best possible progress and swiftly puts plans in place to help children catch up. Outcomes for children are good.  The childminder furthers children's mathematical skills well. Children are confident in using numbers purposefully in their play. All children make good progress.  Children build good relationships with the childminder who is kind, patient and caring. Children settle happily and build strong friendships with each other.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation to monitor the quality of her practice and identifies areas of future development well. For example, she has improved the play

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This provision is good

space children use so that they can move between the indoors and outdoors freely.  Parents speak positively about the childminder. They value the welcoming environment and the good-quality learning experiences she provides for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has established relationships with other early years settings that children attend, but does not consistently share information about children's learning.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to use technology.

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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 relationships already established with other settings that children attend, to routinely share information about children's learning and development  provide more opportunities for children to use technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in writing.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at a selection of children's records and safeguarding procedures, and discussed her self- evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder knows how to evaluate her setting to make improvements that continually improve her practice. She gains the views of parents and children to make positive changes. For example, she has improved the outside play area to make this more accessible for children. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She uses thorough risk assessments to identify any potential hazards and takes action to minimise these swiftly. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training. She has a thorough understanding of local child protection procedures and what action she would take if she had concerns about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic learners. They enjoy new activities and the childminder uses a range of good teaching skills to build on what children know and can do. For example, children learn to match written numbers with quantities. The childminder skilfully extends an activity to help children learn to how to use basic addition and subtraction skills in their play. The childminder encourages children's communication skills well. Children are confident and articulate in their conversations. They use a wide range of vocabulary to share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder checks children's progress and communicates effectively with parents, through a good range of methods that promotes learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and show care and concern for others. Their emotional well-being is supported through the childminder's positive interaction. Children learn how to play cooperatively as they take turns and share resources well. The childminder teaches children about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn why it is important to wear sunscreen and hats and to drink regularly to keep themselves physically well when playing outdoors. The childminder prepares children well for their next stages in learning. For instance, children learn how to be independent and can manage some age- appropriate tasks for themselves, such as putting on their shoes and collecting their own drinks when going in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain skills that prepare them well for their move to pre-school. They develop good social skills and enjoy the company of other children. They gain good self-esteem and a willingness to try new activities. For example, children enjoyed finding letters in the paddling pool and sounded out some of letters as they developed their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477294 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 975933 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Aldershot, Hampshire and operates her service on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.

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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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