Childminder EY479139

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 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 develops good partnerships with parents and seeks feedback to understand their needs and their children's current interests.  The childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe as they play. She helps children to understand how to assess and manage small risks through everyday activities and outings. For example, as they use different tools to chip at ice or search pools for fish.  The childminder is attentive and listens carefully to what children say. She expertly asks questions to extend children's learning and encourage them to share their ideas. Children make good levels of progress in their learning and development.  Children form exceptionally warm and secure relationships with the childminder and each other. They develop exemplary social skills, for instance, as they mix with children of different ages after school and on outings into the community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not build as well as possible on children's interest in early reading, particularly for those who choose to spend time outdoors.  At times, the childminder does not seize opportunities to encourage children to use their imagination.

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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

 develop further the support for children to explore written materials to fully extend their literacy  extend the opportunities for children to use their imagination and explore their own ideas as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and the impact of these on children's safety, welfare and learning.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communication from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to record and report concerns. She gives health and safety the upmost priority to help ensure that she protects children. The childminder reflects well on children's progress, adjusting and developing her plans to ensure she is able to challenge the needs of individual children. Good working relationships with other professionals, agencies and parents help her to support children's progress. For example, the childminder shares clear information and assessments on children's daily achievements and longer term progress. She builds on parents' observations and aspirations for their children and seeks additional specialist guidance when it is needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses thorough, accurate and ongoing observations of children's interests and achievements to plan specific activities. She creates plenty of opportunities for children to practise and master the next steps in their learning. For example, children learn to estimate, compare and evaluate how quickly ice melts in different situations, and if spiral-shaped wind catchers grow as they spin. The childminder is quick to identify when children's development does not follow typical pathways and to address concerns. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder works exceptionally well with parents to support children's emotional well- being and help children learn about, and manage, their emotions. She is specific and generous in her praise. Children develop exceptionally good levels of self-confidence and self-awareness. The childminder challenges children's understanding of the world around them as, for instance, they visit ambulance stations and explore different habitats for fish. The childminder sensitively supports children as they question differences in people, the things they do and the way they celebrate different faiths and family lifestyles. She plans ways to help children learn, talk and think about getting ready for new ventures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are socially and emotionally very well prepared for their moves to school. Children demonstrate exceptionally positive behaviour and high levels of self-control, cooperation and respect for others that are appropriate for their age. They appreciate the value of fair play and fair experiments. Children are curious to learn. They confidently try out their own ideas, and persist with more than one approach to create what they have in mind. Children are confident to explore their local community. They understand the importance of healthy eating, fresh air and exercise to keep their bodies and minds working well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479139 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 985242 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 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 lives in Tadley, near Basingstoke in Hampshire. The childminder provides care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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