Childminder EY308495

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 26 June 2015

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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 make good progress from their starting points. The childminder accurately observes, assesses and monitors children's development and adapts her teaching practice to extend their learning, overall. For example, she takes activities into her garden because she knows that some children learn best outdoors.  The childminder forms close relationships with children, who are happy and settled. She skilfully manages children's behaviour to help them learn to share and include others in their play. Children develop good social skills. For example, during outings to other childminders' homes where they take part in activities and form friendships.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents and pre-schools to share information about children's individual needs. For example, to identify and agree different ways to support children and provide them with continuity of care and learning.  The childminder evaluates and continuously improves children's care and learning. For

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This provision is good

example, since the last inspection, she has changed the way she plans activities to support children to make choices and use their ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not consider ways to encourage younger children to talk and develop their emerging speech and language further.  The childminder does not use a variety of ways to develop children's pre-writing skills.

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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

 consider ways to support younger children's speech and language development further  increase the opportunities for children to develop pre-writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities and discussed children's progress.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments from documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. She keeps up to date with local authority safeguarding information, for example, by completing regular training. The childminder continually improves her professional development. For instance, she often meets with other childminders to discuss training opportunities and to share information and advice. The childminder has met the recommendations made at the last inspection. For example, children show interest in numbers displayed on the childminder's garden shed. They learn about colour and enjoy searching for plastic coloured eggs in shredded paper. Children can now recognise simple words, such as their name on their water bottle.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder responds to children's interests and what they say and do to extend their learning and provide challenge. She asks questions that encourage children to share what they know and learn more. Children thoroughly enjoy her involvement in their play. The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities and experiences that capture their interest in learning successfully, overall. They learn to concentrate, for example, while listening to stories at the library. Children enjoy looking at mice during outings to an animal park. They use their imagination while playing inside large cardboard boxes which they pretend are boats and beds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well-behaved. The childminder provides children with a positive role model and teaches them to be polite and respectful at all times. She gets down to the children's level and patiently explains what they need to do. Children develop a good awareness of differences in society. For example, to celebrate Chinese New Year they fill and empty containers with dried rice and eat spring rolls. The childminder fully supports children's good health. Children eagerly eat a variety of fresh fruits at snack time. They play energetically outdoors every day, for example, during outings to the park, toddler groups and soft play facilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future and starting school. They learn to manage their feelings, cooperate and build their confidence to do things for themselves. For example, they peel fruit at snack time, independently dress themselves, do up zips and put on their shoes. Children are motivated learners and develop good concentration. They eagerly take part in all activities and enjoy choosing what they want to play with. Children develop good physical skills, for example, while riding scooters and playing outdoors in the woods and gardens.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308495 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1092356 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. She works Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder holds a Level 3 Diploma in Home- based Childcare.

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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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