Childminder EY363179

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 7 June 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder works exceptionally effectively with her co-childminder. She ensures her capable assistants diligently check children's movements, safety and well-being, both on the premises and as they explore the local community.  Self-evaluation and coaching of assistants are used exceptionally well to sustain high levels of provision and target areas for further improvement. The childminder and her colleagues value feedback from children, their parents and other professionals, and use it to raise the quality of their provision.  The childminder gathers detailed information from parents to support the identification of children's starting points. She is highly effective in sharing plans to develop the next steps in children's learning and nurturing outstanding levels of progress.  Babies and toddlers are extremely happy and confidently play and explore. They eat healthily, sleep safely and wake refreshed, ready for their next adventure.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides exceptionally well-planned activities to support children's early literacy and mathematical skills. Children learn about the world around them, for example, through inspirational storytelling, music and the creative use of technology.  Excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals at local schools and community activities support continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder prepares children exceptionally well for school and their place in the community.

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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

 continue to build on children's keen interest in living things and changes that take place in nature.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and the impact of these on children's learning and development.  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.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her-co-childminder about how they supervised their assistants and coordinated working practices.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder combines, in the words of the parents, 'military precision with extraordinary kindness' and 'excellent safeguarding procedures'. The childminder regularly updates her training to keep up with the latest guidance on child protection. She places the highest priority on using well-informed policies, procedures and daily risk assessments to keep children safe at the setting and on outings. The childminder has an extremely positive, calm and caring approach. Children thrive and excellent partnerships with parents support continuity in their care and learning exceptionally well, for example, through the daily sharing of information and comprehensive written records of achievements and next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder, her co-childminder and assistants offer children extensive and exciting opportunities to create, investigate and delight in pursuing their own interests. For example, young children experiment with capacity as they pour liquids, use different tools to mix and measure, and explore ice cubes. The childminder has made extensive improvements to the outdoor play areas and recognises the benefits of creating new opportunities for children to plant and grow and to hunt for minibeasts. She makes precise observations and accurate assessments of children's progress. She carefully monitors each child's progress to identify and address any delays in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly observant and responsive to children's needs. Children quickly form exceptionally close and secure relationships with her and her assistants. Children behave extremely well, including on their walks to and from school. The childminder consistently models positive attitudes and thought for others. The childminder and her assistants expertly adapt their roles to nurture and guide each child's individual personality and level of confidence. Children help each other as, for example, they build woodland dens and learn how to climb across play equipment at the park. Children enjoy plenty of play in the fresh air and the childminder supports them to do physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop outstanding social skills. They are kind to younger children and adapt to using a more gentle approach with babies. Children quickly gain confidence in mixing with children of different ages who have other interests. They are enthusiastic about trying new activities and persistent when solving challenges. Children are excellent communicators. They listen to each other, take turns in discussions and show they respect that friends may have different opinions. Children know how to work effectively as a team. For instance, they create large collages from different materials together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363179 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1057760 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 18 Number of children on roll 33

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Eversley, in Hampshire. The childminder provides care between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants and another registered childminder.

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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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