Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2016 12 February 2013

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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 supports and interacts with children well to encourage their learning. She has a secure understanding of observation, assessment and planning. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their future learning.  The childminder has a warm and very positive relationship with children. Children are well cared for and enjoy a variety of activities and experiences which challenge them in their learning.  The childminder pays good attention to children's health and safety. For example, she keeps to guidelines regarding her pets and gives parents information about how to keep children safe in their own home.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with parents to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. For example, she shares information with them about children's progress verbally and electronically.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children's understanding of shape and size as part of their mathematical development.  The childminder does not sharply monitor the delivery of her educational programmes so all areas are closely covered to enable children to make rapid progress in their 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

 monitor the delivery of the educational programme more precisely so all areas are covered in detail, particularly opportunities for children to learn about size and shape as part of their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during their play and activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the quality of children's learning experiences with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified, experienced childminder shows a strong commitment to the service she offers. She is self-reflective and has developed and maintained her good teaching practice since her last inspection. For example, she has an early years mentor and checks online websites to help embed and develop her practice. Safeguarding is effective. She is fully aware of her duty to protect the children in her care by following correct protocols. She keeps her training and knowledge up to date. The childminder has a collaborative approach to working with other professionals, such as the health visitor, to meet children's needs successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills and provides children with a range of play and learning activities which motivate them. For example, children spend a long time drawing, gluing and sticking. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing, and uses further words to help extend their vocabulary and encourage creativity. The childminder uses activities and routines well to support children's development. For example, she often sings songs in the routine and uses sign language. She encourages some aspects of their mathematical development, such as counting, problem-solving and sorting during child-led play. The childminder engages in playful interactions with the youngest children, where they laugh together and have fun developing good social communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the loving care of the childminder. They are clearly happy and grow securely in their emotional and physical well-being. Young children's home routines are followed closely. For example, they swiftly go off to sleep in a cot after lunch. Children learn clear boundaries for behaviour from a young age, such as through praise and consistent explanations. Children behave well. The childminder ensures that children benefit from nutritious snacks and meals at regular intervals throughout the day. She pays close attention to keeping children safe and healthy. For example, fire exits are free from obstructions, and outings are meticulously planned with children wearing high-visibility jackets so they can be seen easily by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children take pleasure in their learning. They achieve well in relation to their starting points. Children who require additional professional help receive it through the childminder's assessments and effective partnerships with parents. Children are developing good verbal communication skills. They show excitement in their play activities, are keen participants and enjoy 'having a go' at what is on offer. Children learn key skills such as recognising their name on the drinks bottles which are freely available to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422333 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1057128 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Andover, Hampshire. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification. The childminder also has a certificate in Montessori theory and methodology and follows the Montessori educational philosophy. She is open Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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