Childminder EY442559

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2016 3 March 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 provides children with a range of interesting activities that builds on their knowledge and skills. She tracks children's progress closely and uses her regular observations and assessments to plan well for their future learning needs.  The childminder supports children's mathematical skills effectively. Children confidently think through their own ideas and develop good problem-solving skills. For instance, they sorted animals into groups according to where they live. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting pre-school and school.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches children about appropriate behaviour boundaries. Children learn how to value and respect the needs of others.  The childminder encourages children's independence skills well. Children learn how to manage their own personal needs effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to learn about and use technology, to help extend their understanding about the world.  The childminder does not always gather detailed information about children's learning at home, to help her extend this further in her setting.

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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 opportunities for children to learn about and use technology, to help widen their understanding of the world  build on the good relationships established with parents to share more detailed information about their children's learning and achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminder's home that children use.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at children's records and safeguarding procedures, and discussed her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed all actions and recommendations. For instance, she has refreshed her first-aid training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of her local safeguarding procedures. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder keeps a close check on the quality of her setting and identifies areas for future improvement. For example, she has undertaken food hygiene training and increased her knowledge of how to prepare, store and serve food to support children's well-being securely. The childminder develops the quality of her teaching and children's learning experiences. For example, she shares good practice and ideas for activities with other childminders and reads relevant information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good range of toys and resources that interests and motivates children's play. Children are engaged and motivated in their learning and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. The childminder extends children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she talks to them about what they are doing and asks them questions. Younger children gain confidence in using new words and develop their vocabulary well. They confidently talk about their experiences, such as visits to the seaside. Overall, the childminder forms good partnerships with parents. For example, she regularly shares information with them about their children's learning and progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build positive relationships with the childminder and with each other. The childminder provides a good role model to children, such as being calm and considerate. Children follow consistent routines and settle happily. They are willing to have a go and try new things. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they have daily opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air and exercise. The childminder uses everyday routines to teach older children how to manage their own safety. For instance, she teaches them about road safety during regular walks to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning from their starting points. Children learn about other people in the community and develop their social skills through outings in the local area. They learn how to play cooperatively. Children confidently count and begin to recognise and name shapes during play. They enjoy opportunities to develop their early writing skills and express their individual thoughts and ideas through creative play. Children gain skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442559 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1054548 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 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Aldershot, Hampshire. The childminder offers care to children 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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