Childminder EY477967

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has high expectations for herself and for the children in her care. The quality of her teaching and learning is inspirational. She constantly questions and holds discussions with children to extend their understanding.  Children are keen and interested in their learning. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in their learning through rigorous assessment and tracking. She plans exciting learning experiences that help children to make excellent progress from their starting points.  Children understand the childminder's very clear boundaries and expectations. Children have great respect for each other and form very firm attachments with the childminder.  Partnership with parents is highly regarded. The childminder actively shares information about children's development with parents. For example, she uses a daily diary which helps parents to be fully involved in their children's daily learning experiences.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is committed to professional development. She has a very thorough understanding of child development and uses her expert knowledge to support outstanding outcomes for children.  The childminder uses high quality resources and plans outstanding activities to captivate children. Children develop an enthusiasm and excitement for 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 further children's independent learning, particularly for those children that prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that these had on children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, regulatory documentation, and policies and procedures.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of the views and comments of parents.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is highly committed to protecting children in her care. She keeps up to date with any legislative changes through a very strong relationship with the local authority. The childminder implements and reviews her meticulous policies, procedures and risk assessments to keep children safe. She constantly evaluates her practice by seeking contributions from other professionals and parents, for example, through regular questionnaires, to raise the quality of care she provides. The childminder continually identifies future improvements. For instance, she wishes to help children that prefer to learn outdoors to become more independent in their learning. Parents praise the childminder and hold her in high regard. Children flourish in a warm and nurturing environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder offers children exciting new opportunities to learn about the world around them. She skilfully encourages children to think and remember and is highly proficient at introducing new words to increase their vocabulary. For example, the childminder and the children discussed the different countries where dates grow. The childminder encourages children to explore using their senses for touch, taste and smell. She provides ample time for children to experiment and investigate their ideas. For instance, she provides an excellent range of resources for children to examine volume and size as a first introduction to mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has highly established and effective settling in procedures that help children to settle quickly and develop a secure attachment with her. She knows the children extremely well and meets each child's needs to the highest level. The childminder is an outstanding role model and she helps children to develop an exemplary understanding of positive behaviour. The childminder sensitively encouraged children to help each other when measuring flour and salt for a baking activity. The childminder helps children to feel proud of what they achieve, take responsibility and build positive self- esteem.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop extremely well and are highly engaged learners. They develop important life skills for the next stage in their learning ready for their move to school. Children actively engage in challenging activities. They develop very good concentration skills. Children have excellent vocabulary skills and are happy to share their thoughts and ideas. Children are kind and considerate to each other. They happily take turns and are able to manage their own behaviour. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477967 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 975945 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Basingstoke, Hampshire. The childminder operates between 8.00am and 5.30pm, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years. The childminder holds a 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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