Childminder EY399105

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2017 17 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

 The childminder develops good partnerships with parents to meet children's needs. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and takes account of what parents tell her about their children's interests and needs. She provides sensible advice about how parents can continue to promote their children's development at home.  The childminder forms secure attachments with children. They are happy and confident and settle well. The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment that supports children's emotional well-being and enables them to thrive.  The childminder has addressed the recommendation from the last inspection. Children have good opportunities to see words within the environment to help them understand that print carries meaning.  The childminder provides a wide range of age-appropriate activities and enables children to follow their own interests. Children enjoy learning and they progress well

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This provision is good

from their starting points, particularly in their social and emotional development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information about children's needs and learning with other settings they attend to encourage a shared approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder does not use professional development to specifically focus on improving the good quality of her teaching to the highest possible level.

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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

 strengthen information sharing with other settings children attend, to help improve learning outcomes for children  develop more opportunities for professional development, to extend knowledge and skills further to enrich future practice for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled records of children's learning and other relevant documents, including training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written and verbal feedback.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children and the impact this has on their learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep the children in her care safe. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has an accurate view of the quality of her setting. She recognises what she does well and how to further improve the services she offers children and their families. She plans effectively to meet children's needs and keeps informative records of children's achievements, which she regularly shares with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands what they enjoy doing. She assesses their progress to ensure she plans a wide range of activities that reflects their interests and extends their learning. For example, children enjoy playing memory and matching games and she plays these games with them. She asks thoughtful questions that challenge children's thinking and develop their understanding of numbers and counting. The childminder introduces appropriate vocabulary linked to children's interests; for example, when describing the movements of the pet tortoise. She helps children develop good communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind to children and encourages them to be kind to each other. Children are aware of each other's likes and dislikes and treat each other respectfully. For example, they remind the childminder which toys their friends like to play with. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children understand the benefits of exercise and make healthy snack and lunch choices. They know when to wash their hands; for example, after handling their pets and before eating lunch. Children are confident. They take pride in their achievements and enjoy talking about what they have done well. For example, they are keen to show their paintings and how these have developed over time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for the next stages in their learning. They collaborate well with each other, settle well in new environments and quickly make friends. Children communicate well for their ages and develop their early literacy skills. For example, they learn to write their names and enjoy reading and handling books. Their number and counting skills are well developed and they join in with mathematical games. Children move confidently around the setting and happily involve themselves in a range of active physical play opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399105 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1094038 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers care from 8am to 5pm each Monday to Thursday, for most of the year.

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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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