Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2016 9 September 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 has successfully addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She uses her individual knowledge of children to help her plan for the next steps in their learning effectively. She makes good use of opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills while they play.  Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners, who consistently make good progress.  Children develop strong relationships with the childminder, who is kind, caring and provides them with a welcoming and homely environment. Children settle quickly and are emotionally secure.  The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to help her target areas to develop and improve. For example, she has made changes to her garden to support younger children's physical skills.  Children are confident and articulate communicators, from a young age. The childminder fosters their listening and speaking skills well. Children freely express and

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This provision is good

share their thoughts, ideas and feelings with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively build on her already good partnerships with parents to encourage them to share their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder does not always consistently exchange information about children's learning and development with the other settings they attend.

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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 range of methods used to encourage parents to consistently share children's learning at home  improve partnerships with other settings that children attend to support greater continuity in their care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and completed a joint observation with the childminder. Together, they discussed children's learning and their outcomes.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminder's home that children use.  The inspector took account of written views of parents, provided on the day of the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, and looked at a selection of children's records and the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what action to take if she had concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder provides a secure environment for children to play and learn. She carries out risk assessments of her home, which helps her to identify and minimise hazards to children. The childminder is committed to providing children with a high-quality learning environment. For example, she undertakes regular training and meets with other childminders to keep up to date with any changes in legislation and share best practice. Parents speak positively about the childminder and how well their children are cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual interests and abilities. She keeps a close check on the progress that they make and plans for their future learning needs well. The childminder plans a range of interesting and purposeful learning activities that benefit children's development. For example, children enjoy learning about different colours as they manipulate coloured dough in their creative play. The childminder constantly extends children's learning. For example, she makes good use of questions to encourage them to discuss their thoughts and ideas. The childminder shares the progress that children make with their parents regularly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They receive positive praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well-being. Babies benefit from consistent reassurance and cuddles, which encourages them to explore their surroundings and practise new skills. Older children enjoy playing with the childminder and develop confidence in their growing independence. For example, they learn about good hygiene routines, and how to carry and use scissors safely. Children enjoy a range of opportunities to engage in physical play. For example, they enthusiastically use the ride-on cars and swings in the childminder's garden and gain confidence in their abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and ready for their next stage in learning, including school. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are keen to try out new experiences and develop a positive attitude towards learning. Children gain good skills in communication, and rapidly learn new words to build on their growing vocabulary. They acquire good early mathematical skills, such as learning about colours and size, which helps to extend their knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393831 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1057794 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Totton, Hampshire. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. She is able to provide overnight care. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification. She receives funding to provide free education for children aged two, 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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