Childminder 131341

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 8 March 2016

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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 worked hard to address the weaknesses identified at her last inspection. She has made good use of support from her development officer to make worthwhile changes, which benefit the children. These have helped her to raise the overall standard of her provision.  Children build warm, trusting relationships and are well behaved. They benefit from the childminder's sensitive, caring manner and good support for their emotional well-being.  The childminder knows the children well as individuals. She checks their learning effectively to help her identify that they make at least good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She shares useful information with them about children's care, learning and development to take a consistent approach.  Children have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. For example, they enjoy running, climbing and balancing in the outdoor play spaces.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can best support children's independent learning and early reading skills.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to express their own ideas.

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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

 make full use of opportunities to increase children's independent learning and early literacy skills even further  provide more opportunities for children to express their personal creative ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children and viewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, including discussing the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision and read comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates and develops her provision well. For example, since her last inspection she has implemented effective methods to assess and monitor children's progress in learning. She shares information about children's achievements with their parents, who are involved in their children's learning. The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role to protect children and understands when to report concerns. She supervises children well and prioritises their safety. For example, she organises outdoor activities and resources so the oldest and youngest children can play together safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge to support children's learning and development effectively. Her enthusiasm encourages children to join in and learn while they play. For example, children eagerly join in a matching game and concentrate well to match objects to the corresponding coloured pots. The childminder extends their learning further, for example, by introducing early mathematics. She encourages children's language skills effectively. For instance, she talks to children during their play, naming objects and asking questions to build their vocabulary. Children use their imaginations well as they join in pretend play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder links closely with the parents to find out about each child's individual needs when they first start, to enable her to support children's settling in well. Children benefit from her relaxed and friendly manner, and they build secure attachments. They enjoy making decisions, for example, when they choose how and where they play. The childminder values all children. She teaches children about differences between themselves and others, and helps them learn to respect each other. Children respond well to the childminder's high expectations for their behaviour. For example, they listen to her attentively and learn to share toys with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the essential skills they need for their next stage of learning and to prepare them for starting school. They are confident and self-assured. For instance, they show good control on the outdoor play equipment, saying with excitement 'Watch this!' as they climb and balance. Children learn to count and to recognise shapes. They develop increasing personal skills, such as feeding themselves and helping to tidy up.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131341 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1057489 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Shirley, Southampton. The childminder cares for children from 8am until 6pm on weekdays, all year round.

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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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