Childminder 111196

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2017 23 June 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 regularly carries out risk assessments to check the suitability and safety of the environment, resources and equipment.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder keeps a close check on children's development and effectively plans activities that interest and motivate them.  Children establish strong bonds with the childminder and they feel safe and secure in her care. She implements effective settling-in procedures to help ensure she supports children's emotional well-being at all times.  The childminder helps children develop their social skills with other children of their own age. For example, she regularly takes children to toddler groups to mix with other children to help prepare for the move to nursery.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify her strengths and areas for development. For instance, she makes continuous improvements to her practice from

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This provision is good

her ongoing training. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for young children to develop their awareness and understanding of people's differences and similarities.  The childminder does not provide a wide range of different textures and materials for children to explore.

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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

 extend opportunities for young children to build on their growing awareness of people's differences and similarities  increase opportunities for children to explore a wider range of different textures and materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children while they were playing.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records relating to children and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector talked with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector sampled parents' letters to gain their views about the childminding provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear and concise knowledge and understanding of possible concerns about children's welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date to continually improve her service. She builds strong partnerships with parents. For example, they appreciate the ongoing updates they receive about their children's progress and ideas to support their children's learning at home. The childminder is wholly committed to working in partnership with others. She shares detailed information with parents and other providers that children attend to ensure that children's care and learning needs are continually met well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills and has a secure knowledge of how children learn. The effective assessments and planning meet children's individual needs from the start. For example, the childminder gathers helpful information from parents about their children's abilities and interests. The childminder successfully identifies and closes any gaps in children's learning. She enthusiastically engages children and provides enjoyable, interesting activities. For example, children use their imagination well and become very involved in the 'shopping' activity. The childminder skilfully helps children develop their communication and language skills, such as giving them time to think and respond with their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled with the childminder. For instance, they snuggle up to her as they listen to her read their favourite stories. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, such as providing them with nutritious snacks. Children have regular access to the outdoor environment, such as energetically playing in the garden or visiting local parks. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's calm and consistent manner. For example, she praises children when they do well, which helps encourage their confidence and positive self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They learn how to share and take turns as they play. Children develop good physical skills to help with their early writing abilities. For example, they carefully build structures using the building blocks and practise making marks as they paint. Children gain an understanding of early technology, for instance, they know how to operate toys to make them work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 111196 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1057415 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Portchester, Hampshire. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, for most of the year.

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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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