Childminder EY404419

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses effective teaching strategies and plans a wide range of activities that support children in making good progress.  The childminder is skilful in encouraging children's communication and language. For example, she plays alongside young children and talks to them about what they are doing. She repeats words and sounds, and gives them lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to boosts their confidence and self-esteem.  Children's behaviour is good. For example, the childminder encourages children to show respect and use good manners, and fosters their good behaviour with positive praise.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. This supports a consistent approach in meeting children's care, learning and development needs.  The childminder reflects on her practice and continually makes changes to benefit

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plans do not always focus on providing the next steps in children's learning, which will encourage even more rapid progress in their development.  Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities during children's play to extend and build on their mathematical 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

 enhance planning for children's next steps in learning to encourage even greater progress  make better use of everyday opportunities to further extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including self-evaluation, policies and the children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding practices and knows how to make a referral if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. She completes regular risk assessments and considers hazards inside and outside of the home. The childminder is proactive in seeking out new information, such as training opportunities and online research, to broaden her knowledge and understanding. For example, she uses the knowledge she gained from a language course to have a deeper understanding of how to encourage communication and language in very young children. The childminder carefully tracks and effectively monitors the progress children make. She identifies swiftly any areas a child may require additional help to ensure they catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Through the childminder's enjoyable and enthusiastic approach, she successfully fosters children's positive attitudes to learning. She knows the children well and uses her knowledge to tailor activities to children's individual interests and needs. The childminder knows young children learn through using their senses and ensures she provides resources that appeal to them. For example, she plays a game of peek-a-boo using a silk scarf, encouraging young children to hide underneath. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares information with them about children's learning and development, which helps to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's ongoing progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. She supports children's well-being effectively and is very responsive to children's physical and emotional needs. Children build a close, trusting relationship with her, supporting their ability to try new activities and learning experiences confidently. Children develop a good understanding of the importance of keeping safe and healthy. The childminder successfully incorporates discussions about good hygiene practices, risks and dangers into everyday routines and activities. She meets children's individual care needs effectively, while being mindful to support their growing independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated learners. They communicate and express themselves effectively. They learn a wide range of skills to support the next steps in their learning, including the move on to school. Children are happy and eager to engage in activities and develop good independence. For example, young children learn how to choose resources they wish to play with, and older children cut up fruit ready for snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404419 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1055758 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in North Camp in Farnborough, Hampshire. She operates her service from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday for most of 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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