Childminder EY455629

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2017 15 October 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 provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children build warm, trusting relationships and are well behaved.  Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder knows the children well and supports their learning and development successfully.  There are effective partnerships between the childminder and parents. The ongoing sharing of information keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements.  Children's communication and language are supported well. The positive interaction from the childminder helps teach children new vocabulary, in particular for the children who are learning English as an additional language.  The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to the ongoing development of her provision and continues to reflect on ways to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, the childminder checks the progress of each child's learning and development, her arrangements are not as precise as possible in helping her to sharply identify any gaps in their learning at an early opportunity.  At times, the childminder does not provide the resources to enable younger children to join in creative play activities and allow them to follow their interests.

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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

 develop further monitoring of progress made by children to make it as precise as possible to help identify any gaps in their learning  provide more chances for children to develop their creativity and follow their own interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and looked at 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 the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records and assessments.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow to protect children. She reviews risks in the environment regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe, such as tidying away toys so they have more space to play. The childminder has links with other childminders to gain ideas on how she can develop her skills further, such as doing online training courses. She evaluates how she can improve the play environment. For example, she re-organised the books to make them more easily accessible for children to choose independently. The childminder observes and assesses children development effectively and encourages the parents to share children's achievements at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are keen to play and explore in the play activities. For example, they investigate the musical instruments with enthusiasm, shaking them to hear the sounds. The childminder joins in motivating them to experiment with the different instruments to extend their learning experience. Children use their imagination well. They enjoy caring for their baby dolls and making pretend meals. The childminder encourages their developing language skills well. For example, she talks with children as they play, naming objects and adding new words to build on their vocabulary and understanding. Children have access to books in their home languages and in English, helping to raise their awareness of the different scripts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gains information from the parents about their children's individual likes, dislikes and abilities when they start, which enables her to settle children well. Her caring and friendly manner means children are happy and settled. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play through regular outings around their community. For example, they enjoy trips to local parks where they can use more challenging play equipment to develop their physical skills further. The childminder provides a range of toys and activities that give children opportunities to gain awareness of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good skills for their future and move on to school. They show increasing confidence as they move around and make choices about their play activities. Children develop positive attitudes to others. For example, they learn to share and take turns, and to understand the needs of others so they play together well. Children learn early number skills, for example, as they point and count the animals in the story book.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455629 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1063155 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Portswood area of Southampton. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday for most weeks 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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