Childminder EY393797

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2017 21 March 2014

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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 identifies children's learning needs effectively. She observes and assesses their development and successfully plans inviting activities for children to help them make good progress.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how to protect children and keep them safe. If there are concerns about children's welfare, she has clear procedures to follow.  Children settle well and quickly grow in confidence. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual care routines and adapts the day as necessary to meet their needs well. This helps to support children's emotional well-being.  The childminder routinely evaluates and improves her practice. For example, she shares ideas with other childminders and parentsto encourage good outcomes for children.  The childminder supports children to be active on a daily basis. For example, she encourages children to be physical in the garden and on their trips to the local nature

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently develop children's next steps to help them develop their mathematical language further.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about each other's cultural backgrounds and home languages.

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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 more consistent use of opportunities to support and extend children's mathematical knowledge and understanding  make greater use of opportunities to help children learn about each other's cultural backgrounds and home languages.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the areas children access.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning records, a sample of policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability checks of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector observed children and the childminder interacting during play and activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a sound knowledge of her responsibilities. She has a good understanding of how to minimise risks to children's safety and what to do in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. For example, she makes use of links with other childminders and the support of the local authority to keep up to date with changes and gather new ideas. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, which helps her to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder understands the importance of working alongside parents and other professionals to help provide consistency for children's development. She establishes relationships with local settings to support good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic in her interactions with children and has effective teaching skills. She responds to children's ideas and uses these to enhance new activities. For example, she provides building materials for children to use to create their own forts. The childminder has a good understanding of children's starting points. She makes focused observations of children's accomplishments and reviews their progress regularly. The childminder enhances children's personal, social and emotional needs. For example, she encourages toddlers to care for dolls in their role play. The childminder uses her local environment to enhance children's learning. For example, children throw sticks in the local river to observe which way the river flows.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children are polite and learn about sharing and taking turns. They are confident and independent, relative to their ages. For example, older children encourage those younger than themselves to be healthy and demonstrate how to use soap to wash their hands. The childminder encourages children to be active. For example, she provides regular outings to local amenities, such as the local nature reserve where they have fun practising their physical skills and observing the natural world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They show good levels of concentration while completing their chosen activities and tasks. Children are encouraged to independently access the resources and they enjoy learning new sounding words such as 'zoom' and 'gobble'. Children are creative thinkers. They concentrate well and develop good social skills. For example, they cooperate and play together amicably. Children make good levels of progress and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393797 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1068945 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Winchester, Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

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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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