Childminder EY434915

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 11 September 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

 Children enjoy their time with the childminder and have strong attachments to her. She provides a warm and welcoming environment to support their learning and development. The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being.  The childminder makes good use of observations to monitor the progress children make. She seeks additional support for children, and their families, if necessary.  The childminder is a good role model for children and has high expectations for them. Children behave well.  The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend and others who are involved in the care of the children. These communications help to provide consistency and continuity for their care and learning.  The childminder seeks the views of those who use her setting. She carefully considers any developments and plans thoroughly for continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the layout of the learning environment can restrict children's independence in choosing resources.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities for children to develop their early reading and writing skills.

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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

 ensure staff make full use of opportunities for children to make independent choices in the learning environment  create even more opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played, and spoke to them at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector sampled documentation including background suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector took note of parents' written views.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection. She has clear policies and procedures to follow. The childminder is committed to improving her quality of practice. For example, she regularly attends training to further support the children and their families. Parents comment very positively about the good communication they have with the childminder. The childminder has effectively addressed previous recommendations. For example, she now provides children with a range of sensory activities for exploration.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works effectively with parents to share information about children's learning and development. She uses children's current interests, for example with toy cars, to plan challenging activities to further support their learning. The childminder supports their mathematical development well as they play. For example, the childminder counts cars with children and compares sizes. The childminder supports children's communication development effectively. For example, she clearly repeats children's words and adds new words for them to learn. The childminder encourages children to develop and practise useful new skills. For example, she praises children as they try again and again to balance bricks to build towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's good health and helps them learn about healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, she talks to children about the need to wash their hands before they eat and about nutritious diets. The childminder makes use of thorough risk assessments to minimise hazards. Simple rules and boundaries, for example, help keep children safe. The childminder offers children warm praise, for example, as they tidy away the toys with which they have finished playing. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they walk to local parks to play, and enjoy visiting open, green spaces for energetic play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They learn a variety of useful skills for the next stage of their education. For example, they learn to persevere, take turns when playing games, and share resources. They learn to communicate effectively and enjoy the company of others. They manage their personal care skills such as putting on their coats and shoes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434915 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1062524 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Waterlooville, Hampshire. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder is funded to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant childcare 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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