Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2016 16 January 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 reviews and reflects on her provision regularly. She seeks the views of the parents and children to help her identify areas of her practice to improve further.  Children respond positively to the childminder's warm and caring manner. They are happy and settle easily, which helps to support their emotional well-being.  Children have a wide range of opportunities to learn about the wider world around them, including people who live in other countries. They learn to be kind, considerate and respectful of others' feelings and opinions.  Partnerships with parents are good. For example, the childminder shares information about children's progress with parents and works with them to meet children's needs.  Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They make good progress in relation to their starting points and learn skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder takes effective steps to keep children safe such as carrying out daily safety checks on her resources and premises.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend and challenge children's interest and learning further.  At times, changes in routines and activities are not managed effectively to keep children fully engaged.

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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

 build on the opportunities to extend and challenge children's interest and learning further  develop further the organisation of some activities to help involve and engage children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the setting and spoke to the childminder when it was appropriate to do so.  The inspector observed some daily care routines including the provision of snacks.  The inspector sampled children's records, a range of policies and other documents.  The inspector toured areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the record of parental views collected by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of her training and qualifications. For example, she has incorporated ideas from training into her planning to provide children with a greater range of experiences. The childminder effectively reflects on her practice and has successfully improved her provision over time. For instance, she has developed how she shares information with parents. This helps to keep them informed and involved in their children's learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and how to report any safeguarding concerns. She works well with other providers to help her meet children's needs. For example, she shares information with staff from other settings to provide continuity in supporting children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's progress well. For example, she makes good use of information from parents and her regular observations to identify possible next steps in children's learning. Children confidently and independently explore the wide range of resources. The childminder encourages them to concentrate and use their time well. For example, children quickly became very interested in exploring a water play activity and remained engaged for a considerable period of time. They bathed dolls using soap and flannels and enjoyed adding additional resources such as boats to the water. Children explored the way the water moved and changed in response to the soap melting. They have good communication and language skills, which they use to share their thoughts and ideas with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's physical needs well. For example, she effectively supports children who are learning to use the toilet and provides constant praise and encouragement for their achievements. Children learn to recognise and manage risk safely. For example, they confidently use resources, such as cutting tools, safely during their activities. The childminder encourages healthy eating and helps children to learn the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to share resources and take turns happily. Children behave well and enjoy each other's company.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning. They develop a good understanding of the world around them and confidently use their good communication and language skills. Children use mathematical language freely in their play and daily activities. For example, they count the number of pieces of fruit they have at snack time. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440448 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1062552 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Emsworth, Hampshire. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, except on Thursdays, for most of the year. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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