Childminder EY320642

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 8 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 enjoy their time with the childminder. She has a quiet, warm and engaging manner and is an enthusiastic play partner. She supports children's emotional development well, such as when they make faces to reflect different feelings and emotions.  The childminder uses her knowledge of child development effectively to support children's learning and development, overall. She makes accurate observations and assessments to monitor the progress children make. This helps her to identify any weaker areas and make plans to close any gaps. For example, she plans water pistol activities to help build on children's hand muscle strength.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. She encourages parents to share useful information about their children when they first start. This helps her form accurate starting points. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is a positive role model for children. For example, she models good

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This provision is good

manners. She has high expectations for all children and they behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children cannot independently access the full range of resources available.  The childminder does not fully organise outdoor play opportunities as well as possible.

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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

 review the organisation of the environment to enable children to choose independently from the wide range of resources available  extend and enhance outdoor experiences even further for those children who like to play and learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played, listened to their interactions and talked with them at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took note of parents' written views.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's house and garden used for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibility to protect children. For example, she can identify possible signs of risk to a child's welfare and knows what actions to take. She keeps her knowledge fully up to date. For example, she attends regular training on wider child protection issues. The childminder makes good use of her strong partnership with parents to help identify strengths and weaknesses in her practice and setting. This helps her set targets for ongoing developments and improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents are fully involved in their children's learning. For example, the childminder encourages them to share information about what the children have done at home at the weekends. She then carefully plans to build on these experiences in the setting. The childminder supports children's spoken communication well. For example, she learns some important words in children's home languages, as well as encouraging children to speak English words. This helps to raise children's confidence to communicate and their self- esteem. The childminder helps to build effectively on children's understanding of the natural world. For example, children grow tomatoes and strawberries and discuss what they need to help them grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For example, she supplies children with nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder encourages parents to continue children's healthy eating habits at home. Children enjoy many opportunities to be physically active. For example, they visit the local parks, woods and beach. The childminder helps children learn about the wider social diversity of the world. For example, she takes them to social groups with greater numbers of children than in her setting. The childminder teaches children about safety. For example, simple house rules and explanations help children understand why they need to sit down to eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent, overall. For example, they spread their own butter on toast using a knife. They know how to ask for help when they need it, such as when cutting up their toast. They understand simple games rules, such as taking turns. Children develop an inquisitive thirst for knowledge. For example, they explore at length why water falls through holes in empty flower pots until they are satisfied. They learn to listen carefully and identify sounds, such as birds singing and power tools outdoors. They learn the sounds that some letters make. Children are well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320642 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1092600 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Havant, Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early 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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