Childminder EY477394

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 knows children well. She tracks their progress carefully to see what they can do and identify any gaps in their development. She uses this information effectively to plan the next steps in learning that each child needs to take.  Children are motivated learners who take part in activities with enthusiasm. They concentrate well, both on planned tasks and on activities they have chosen themselves. They make good progress.  The childminder helps children to feel safe and secure. She offers lots of praise and encouragement as they play and learn. Children are confident and self-assured.  Children develop high levels of independence. For example, they cut up fruit for their snack.  The childminder provides good support for children's mathematical development. For example, she helps them learn about capacity as they pour the mixture into ice lolly moulds.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have as many opportunities as possible to recognise and value their own cultures and those of other children.  Parents do not contribute fully to all aspects of the assessment process to help extend their involvement in their children's learning.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to recognise and learn about their own cultural backgrounds and those of others  extend the opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning, with particular regard to contributing further to the assessment process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and talked to the children.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during activities inside the home and in the garden.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records relating to the children and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended relevant training and has an up- to-date knowledge of child protection issues. She risk assesses her home effectively and reduces any hazards to make sure that she provides a safe environment for children. Overall, the childminder works closely with parents and other settings that children attend to provide continuity in their care and learning. She seeks feedback from parents and children to help her evaluate the provision and identify any areas for development. For example, she is planning to provide a permanent shelter in the outdoor area so that children can play outdoors in all weathers. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders and tries out new ideas to extend children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a varied range of interesting activities based on the next steps for each child's learning. For example, children enjoyed making jelly. They helped to measure out the water and then stir and pour the mixture out. The childminder extended the activity further by asking children to identify the colour of the pots and then count them. They discussed how many jellies they needed for the number of children that would be present for tea. The childminder encourages children to use their imaginations. For example, they spent time caring for dolls and making sure that the sun was not in their eyes. The childminder uses good teaching techniques to help children make progress. She carefully explains activities so that children know what to do and understands when to stand back and let them explore by themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are thoughtful and think about others. They learn to share and take turns and the childminder helps them to explore their emotions, such as through using a 'feelings' display board. The childminder meets children's individual care needs well, adapting to changes in their sleep routine, for example. She helps them to learn about healthy lifestyles and discusses how the healthy food they eat helps them to become strong. Children enjoy regular opportunities for physical play in nearby parks. Children play with multicultural toys and, overall, they generally have good opportunities to find out about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, and the move to school. They develop good literacy skills. They listen attentively to stories and point out objects in the accompanying pictures. Children develop good communication skills. Older children chat confidently and younger children are fully encouraged to express themselves. Children have a positive attitude towards learning and enjoy taking part in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477394 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 972166 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 5 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 Whitely, in Hampshire. She works from Monday to Wednesday throughout the year from 8am to 5.15pm. She has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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