Childminder EY481758

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are very happy and settle well with the childminder. They form good relationships with their friends and feel valued and welcome within the home.  Children make good progress. They are keen to explore and experiment as they play, and are increasingly aware of mathematical language, for example, as they use it to compare weight, number and shape.  The childminder reflects well on her provision to help identify and make improvements. She makes good use of new skills gained through training, for example, to improve outcomes for children's learning.  Children are confident communicators. The childminder introduces new words and responds to children's early babbles, encouraging them to develop conversation skills.  The childminder supervises children well at all times. She encourages children to follow routines that help them learn how to keep safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder's systems for monitoring and assessment give her a good understanding of children's learning needs and next steps, they do not always enable her to reflect closely on children's learning over time, to help identify any gaps in children's learning promptly.  Information shared with parents about children's learning lacks sufficient detail to help them to further extend children's learning at home.

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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

 further extend monitoring systems to help identify any gaps in children's learning even more quickly  provide more detailed information to parents about the progress children make and the next steps in their learning, to further encourage their involvement in children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the provider's self-evaluation and feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident understanding of the wide range of indicators that may mean a child is at risk of harm. She knows what action to take and where to seek advice to help keep children safe. The childminder is keen to make improvements to her provision. For example, she has reviewed the organisation of play areas to offer children more opportunities to make independent choices, following training on how to create effective learning environments. She monitors children's progress effectively to help her plan well for the next steps in their learning. The childminder makes sure parents are kept well informed about children's routines and care needs, for example, through daily discussions and diaries.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and enjoy the good range of activities available. They are keen to get involved in activities that reflect their interests well. The childminder provides good levels of challenge for the children, encouraging them to think and solve problems. For example, as they explore the conkers and leaves they have collected, they talk about how they feel and look and compare size, number, colours and weight. Children use an increasingly wide range of vocabulary as they express themselves and are confident to use speech. The childminder involves children in discussions and responds positively to the babbles of younger children. She sometimes uses simple signs as an alternative way of communicating, so that all children feel fully involved.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and independent. They are polite and understand the clear and consistent boundaries which help them to manage their behaviour appropriately. Children are proud of their achievements as the childminder offers them lots of praise and encouragement. Children gain personal independence such as when they learn to use the potty and feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder has a good understanding of children's personal care needs, such as any allergies, and works closely with parents to ensure these are met at all times. The childminder completes daily checks on the premises to help ensure they are safe for children to use. Children start to learn how to keep safe such as learning to put toys away once they have been used.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are keen to learn and listen well as they engage in their activities. They follow instructions, respond to questions and use their imaginations such as when they are pretending to cook in the play kitchen. This prepares them well for their future learning. Children show curiosity and are keen to learn more such as when they explore natural items they have collected from the local environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481758 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 990101 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 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 Andover, Hampshire. The childminder provides care for children on Monday to Friday throughout the year. The childminder has a diploma in nursery nursing.

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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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