Childminder EY474047

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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

 All children make good progress. The childminder has a very good understanding of children's individual needs. Monitoring systems are detailed, helping the childminder to promptly identify and address any gaps in children's learning.  Frequent information sharing between the childminder and parents helps to involve them well in children's learning. The childminder shares with parents the skills that she learns from training, helping them to provide consistent support for children at home.  Children are well behaved and understand boundaries and expectations. They form good relationships and understand how to stay safe.  The childminder and her co-childminder work closely together to reflect on all aspects of their practice to help them make continuous improvements for children.  Play areas, indoors and outdoors, are welcoming and stimulating. Children are keen to learn and increasingly independent as they make choices about what they play with.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to involve children in detailed discussions about their families, to help secure their awareness of what makes them special, and further their respect and understanding of similarities and differences.  On occasions, hand washing procedures are not fully effective in helping to support children to learn about how to keep healthy.

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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 develop a greater awareness of their place in their family and recognise what makes them unique  review arrangements for hand drying, to better support children's understanding of effective hand hygiene routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in identifying signs that may mean a child is at risk and knows the procedures to follow with any concerns. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to continually improve outcomes for children. They share skills and extend knowledge to support children's individual learning needs. For example, training and linking with other professionals has helped the childminder to provide targeted support for children's communication and language skills. Assessment and planning arrangements are thorough and effective in helping the childminder to provide challenging activities that help all children to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are interested in the activities and keen to learn. The childminder is always close by and extends their learning through her timely interactions. For example, as children help to build a den in the woods, they use mathematical language to reflect on and compare the shapes and sizes of the branches and wood they use. The childminder provides good support for children's language development. Children use a very wide range of vocabulary with good understanding. They use their imaginations as they dance and use the dressing-up resources. The childminder includes the use of toys, such as electronic tills, in their play, helping children to gain confidence in using technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel a strong sense of belonging and are proud of their achievements. For example, the childminder displays photographs and children's creative work at a low level for all to see. Children are polite and well behaved. The childminder acts as a good role model, helping children to respect and value each other and form good friendships. Children feel safe and secure in her care. They are comfortable in the daily routines, such as having the same cot to sleep in each day, helping them to feel relaxed. Children benefit from the healthy meals the childminder provides. They sometimes help to pick vegetables from the garden to eat, for example, increasing their understanding of where foods come from and which foods are good for them. As well as supervising children well, the childminder involves them in discussions about safety. For example, they all check that they are securely fastened into their seats before the childminder moves the vehicle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that help them make good progress and prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They gain independence and, overall, manage their personal care needs with confidence. They build strong muscles and balance, helping them to move about confidently, for example, as they climb to the top of a small hill. Children frequently use tools, such as pens, pencils and paints to develop good early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474047 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 982929 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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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 the Thornhill area of Southampton. She works with a co-childminder from these premises. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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