Childminder 113092

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 7 July 2015

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her methods of self-evaluation. She now fully considers how changes she makes affect children's learning. For example, she has changed the layout of the area children work in. They now have greater choice in the resources they play with and can access them more easily.  The childminder plans activities that are enjoyable for children and she considers how each child learns best. She has good partnerships with parents and communicates with them effectively about learning at home. For example, she gives them advice about how to teach children new skills. They work together to help children progress further.  The childminder has secure relationships with all children. She is affectionate towards them and meets their emotional needs.  The childminder works very well with her co-childminder and they plan enjoyable activities. For instance, children made snowmen and talked with excitement about

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This provision is good

Christmas. Children are imaginative and creative.  Children make good levels of progress and learn some new skills they will use at school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not teach children to consider the needs of others fully during their play.  The childminder does not offer children the best opportunities to practise using different types of technology and simple equipment to help them learn how things work.

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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

 encourage children to consider the feelings and needs of other children  create more opportunities for children to use different types of technology and learn about simple equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children in all areas of the provision.  The inspector viewed communication between the childminder and parents to gauge their opinions.  The inspector read the childminder's safeguarding policy and spoke to her about the procedures she follows to keep children safe.  The inspector viewed children's learning documents and discussed children's progress with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder seeks additional knowledge and support to influence her in making the most effective changes to her practice to benefit children. For instance, she recently accessed learning to refresh her knowledge of how young children learn. She also seeks local authority support and guidance to assist her in prioritising areas for her to work on. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her child protection knowledge up to date. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow to protect all children. The childminder makes sure that children of all ages and abilities make continued progress. If she has concerns about a child's development, she talks to parents. For instance, they discuss ways to support the child and consider the benefits of support from outside agencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses opportunities to extend children's language skills as they play. She has a very good understanding of what children are capable of and she always shares her knowledge with parents. She uses children's individual preferences to plan activities that will motivate them and help them stay interested. The childminder supports children to develop their fine motor skills. For instance, they took part in an activity where they needed to attach small objects. The childminder skilfully observes children as they play. She considers how she can use what she has seen to move them on in their learning. The childminder offers children opportunities to understand more about the natural world. For instance, they learn about growth and decay.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to look after their bodies and to continue to stay physically healthy. For example, children had great fun playing games in the outdoor area and thoroughly enjoyed moving in different ways. The childminder recognises times that children require support or comfort. For example, children approach her for hugs when they are calming down after physical activity or for additional reassurance. The childminder responds positively to the children and helps them to listen to guidance. For example, she encourages them to contribute in daily routines and follow instructions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and really enjoy making choices. They develop early mathematical skills. For example, children use number language and estimated size in their play. Children investigate using a range of their senses. For example, they investigated natural resources, built structures and talked about the properties of plants and leaves. Children are confident and talk to grown-ups about the people closest to them. They react well to changes in routine and are well prepared for school life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113092 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1057425 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder started minding children in 1988 and registered in 2001. She lives in Elson, Gosport. The childminder operates Monday to Friday between 6.30am and 6pm. She has a relevant qualification at level 3 and works with 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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Telephone number

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