Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 14 January 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's behaviour is good. Children display positive self-esteem and confidence. The childminder is a supportive role model for children and helps them to learn how to treat each other with respect and use good manners.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision effectively, taking account of the views of parents. She reflects on her own practice to find out what is going well and what she can improve, to continually strengthen children's learning.  The childminder works well with other settings that children attend to enable her to provide good continuity of care and learning for children. The childminder works well with parents to meet children's individual care needs effectively.  The childminder provides a nurturing environment where children develop secure attachments. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder interacts with

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This provision is good

children positively to help support their learning and development. She plays with them and talks activities through, helping to support children's language skills well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered ways to encourage children to take a more active role in the day-to-day planning of activities.  The childminder does not provide a broad range of opportunities for children to learn about technology.

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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

 allow children to have more involvement in the day-to-day planning of activities  provide children with more opportunities to explore technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures, and children's learning and development.  The inspector sought the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children's play in the indoor environment.  The inspector toured the premises during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding matters. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She checks her home and garden regularly to identify and minimise any potential hazards. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children who have special educational needs. She knows where to seek help if children are making slower progress than expected. The childminder uses professional development opportunities well to continue to develop her skills. She has maintained her good practice since the last inspection and has improved parents' involvement. She keeps parents informed of their children's progress and now encourages them to share more information about their children's learning at home. She uses this information well to inform her assessments and ongoing planning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are excited to be at the setting and they are enthusiastic learners. The childminder provides interesting activities and resources that stimulate children's interest and motivation to explore. For example, at the inspection, children particularly enjoyed creating a farm with dinosaurs. They displayed excellent imagination skills as they discussed how the dinosaurs would live in the farm and what they would eat. The childminder asks a range of effective questioning, models language well and encourages children to develop their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help new children settle in. She gets to know the children in her care well and is responsive to their individual needs. Children feel safe and happy in the warm, caring environment she creates. The childminder uses praise and encouragement effectively. Children develop good levels of confidence and self- esteem. The childminder takes children on outings to increase their play experiences and to enjoy fresh air and exercise. For instance, they enjoy trips to the park and the farm. Children develop an understanding of safety from a young age. For example, they know that climbing on the furniture can be dangerous, as they know that they could fall.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They develop good independence. For example, they tidy up and take care of themselves. Children achieve well in their early reading, writing and number skills. For example, children enjoy storybooks and count down from five to one as they excitedly wait for a rocket they have drawn to 'blast off.' Children are emotionally secure and learn skills they need to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444966 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1062584 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Petersfield, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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