Childminder EY455805

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 January 2017 30 July 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

 The childminder has high expectations of all children and is a very good role model. She is gentle and uses consistent behaviour management techniques so that children learn to show care and consideration for others. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder uses her assessments and planning, alongside good teaching strategies, to very good effect. She motivates children to learn and progress well.  The childminder develops trusting and productive relationships with parents. She regularly informs parents about how their children have been through the day, and she provides them with ideas for extending their children's play and learning at home.  Children are happy, secure and thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming child- friendly setting. They form strong bonds with this kind and patient childminder.  The childminder uses the knowledge she gains from training effectively. For example,

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This provision is good

she has improved her garden equipment, which has increased learning in all areas for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding of how to follow a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder does not encourage children to build on their early writing skills during their everyday experiences.

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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

 create more opportunities to help children learn about healthy lifestyles  extend opportunities to encourage children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and the children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and safeguarding procedures to protect and support children's safety and welfare. She uses self-evaluation and reflection effectively to make improvements to the quality of her provision. This helps her to continually make improvements for children and enhance their learning and enjoyment. For example, recently she has improved her outside play space to make it more accessible to children to play out in all weather. She gathers high- quality information from parents to help children settle in her care. The childminder uses this information well. For example, it enables her to plan activities and learning experiences that meet children's individual needs. She forms good partnerships with other professionals to help support continuity of children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from her assessments of children's development to plan activities to support what they need to learn next to progress. She monitors children's progress effectively so that she can alter her planning to help children to catch up. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's language and communication. She gives children time to respond to her questions and she listens carefully to what they are saying. The childminder helps children consolidate and learn how to use new words. For example, she shows children different examples of colours and names them to help children pronounce the words correctly. The childminder supports children to learn how to handle books and talk about the illustrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She knows the children very well and ensures she provides support or reassurance when they need it. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to build on their physical skills. For example, they access the outdoor environment where she helps them learn how to climb and balance. She supports children in learning about other people, for example, through planned art and craft activities, discussions and visits to the local community groups. The childminder helps children to learn the importance of good hygiene. For example, she reminds children to wash their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain the necessary skills to support their future progress and moving on to school. Children learn good social skills and help with tasks, such as helping one another to set up a board game. They grow in independence and confidently manage their own personal care needs. For example, they choose which toys to play with and help themselves to water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455805 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1063162 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 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Cove, near Farnborough, Hampshire. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, for most of the year, except family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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