Childminder EY481627

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates continually the service she offers parents and children, and reflects on the impact of changes she makes. She gauges the views of parents and observes children, for example, to consider how she can further improve children's experiences.  Children engage fully in their learning. The childminder teaches them a range of new and interesting skills to help them make good developmental progress. She communicates well with parents and encourages them to contribute to discussions, to provide continuity between her setting and home.  The childminder has exceptionally strong relationships with children. She considers their needs highly successfully during play. Children display extremely high levels of self- motivation and enjoy making their own choices.  The childminder supports all children well to make good progress in their learning and to be ready emotionally for the move to school. Children show maturity for their age

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not seize all opportunities to help children to learn about shape, space and measurement.  Children do not always benefit from a wide range of media and materials to encourage their sensory exploration.

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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

 make full use of all opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills, particularly shape, space and measurement  extend the range of media and materials available to children, to support them to explore and experiment, to satisfy their curious nature.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing and interacting with the childminder, in the house and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times about her provision and of how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, and talked about planning with the childminder.  The inspector viewed safeguarding and behaviour policies, and discussed the procedures the childminder uses to protect children.  The inspector spoke to a parent and viewed written feedback from other parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes focused changes to her practice based on accurate reflection. For example, she has rearranged the outdoor area so that children can see more easily, what is on offer. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She communicates well with other providers to support children's learning and development effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and has a good knowledge of child protection. She understands the procedures to follow to help keep children safe. The childminder is proactive in improving her knowledge to benefit children. For example, recent training helped her to strengthen relationships with parents even further, to encourage them to share any concerns about their children's learning with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She observes how they play and has a good understanding of their capabilities. The childminder assesses children accurately regularly from the time they start. During the assessment process, the childminder involves parents to identify children's achievements at home. The childminder makes learning exciting for children. She explores their interests and uses these to plan a wide range of stimulating activities that hold children's attention. The childminder tailors all activities to the differing needs of children. For example, she simplified a painting activity for younger children taking part. Children enjoyed using their imagination as they made their own dressing-up costumes from a range of interesting props.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an exceptional role model. Children's behaviour is impeccable at all times. They are incredibly supportive of their friends during play and highly respectful towards the childminder. The childminder supports children's communication needs exceptionally well. For instance, she uses a superb range of communication methods to explain how to carry out more challenging activities. Children display extremely high levels of self-confidence and are very excited to take part in new activities. The childminder teaches children how to manage risks very effectively and to look after others around them. Children learn about differences in society; they were eager to identify countries they have visited on a map, and discuss the weather and food.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good communication skills and socialise well with others. Children engage in activities with enthusiasm and follow instructions with ease. Children practise important skills and learn to be extremely independent. They learn how to keep themselves and others safe. Children develop positive attitudes to learning and are well prepared for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481627 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 989639 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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 operates her service from a house in the Fareham area of Hampshire. She offers her service each weekday from 7.15am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6.

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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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