Childminder EY456067

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 23 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

 Children demonstrate respect and affection for the childminder. They are confident and at ease in her company and eagerly participate in many activities. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. For example, she is very conscious of encouraging healthy eating and providing children with opportunities for physical activity to help them exercise and strengthen their bodies.  The childminder understands the needs of the children in her care very well. She plans interesting activities and outings which extend children's interests and skills. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has met the recommendations set at the last inspection, to maintain good-quality practice. She undertakes comprehensive self-evaluation and gains the views of children and parents to effectively identify areas for future development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently involve parents in sharing what they know about their children's achievements and learning at home, to further plan and extend children's learning.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to include mathematical concepts in children's play, to help them make more progress in this area of learning.

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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 ways to encourage parents to share what children learn at home, to better support future activity planning  extend opportunities for children to recognise patterns, positions, sizes and numbers, to further encourage their mathematical learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in their activities.  The inspector sampled various documents, including written comments from parents that were provided by the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and discussed the effectiveness of these with the childminder.  The inspector toured the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the systems she uses to review and evaluate the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about her role. She continually develops her skills for the benefit of the children. For example, she uses knowledge gained from courses to encourage children's language development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare, including where they may be at risk from extreme views. She manages risks effectively and helps children develop an awareness of safe behaviour. The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents overall, and good links with other professionals, to meet children's needs. She shares information about children's daily activities and their progress. The childminder monitors children's development closely, to identify and manage any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities and experiences to stimulate children's individual needs and interests. Children become engrossed in their play and show great enjoyment when the childminder joins in their activities. For example, children talk with her as they paint and mix different colours, and experiment with a variety of sponges and brushes. The childminder plans a range of activities each day that build on what the children like and can do. She develops children's language and communication skills; for example, through her commentary and simple questions during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

A broad variety of toys and resources is easily accessible, to enable children to make independent choices in their play. The warm, caring childminder offers children a nurturing environment in which they soon settle and feel secure. Children learn right from wrong in an environment with consistent expectations. The childminder gets to know each child very well and ensures they all feel included. For example, children enjoy talking about a photo board which includes photos of each child participating in activities. The childminder frequently praises and encourages children for their efforts, to build on their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop independence and become inquisitive as they explore the toys. They listen attentively to stories and join in with songs and rhymes. Children learn to take turns; for instance, as they play matching games. Children enter imaginary play with dinosaurs and small world characters. They develop good social skills as they enjoy many outings in the community where they meet other young children and adults. Children are inquisitive and motivated to participate. They are developing good skills to support them in the next stages of their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456067 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1063171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bitterne Park, Southampton. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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