Childminder EY392461

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 22 April 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 provides a welcoming and homely environment. Overall, she offers children a range of interesting resources and activities.  The childminder successfully matches settling-in procedures to each child's individual needs. This ensures children are ready for the move from home to the childminder.  Children make good progress. The childminder assesses and evaluates children's learning effectively. She uses this information to develop future planning and identify the children's next steps in learning.  Children are confident, happy and behave well. They form secure and positive relationships with the childminder. She frequently praises the children and they show pride in their successes.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are effective. The childminder establishes good communication with parents from the start about children's care, well- being and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children to explore and practise their early writing skills.  The childminder does not offer many experiences to extend older children's understanding and skills in 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

 extend the range of opportunities provided to support the development of young children's early writing skills  strengthen further opportunities for older children to develop their understanding and use of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector viewed the rooms and outdoor area used by children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records, and checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly attends training and has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that may cause concern. She is aware of her duty to protect children from extreme views and teaches them about mutual respect and tolerance. She implements robust risk assessments to help children to stay safe in her home and during outings. She recognises the importance of professional development to keep herself up to date. For example, she frequently meets with other childminders to share good practice and gather new ideas for her provision. She reflects on her teaching and accurately identifies her strengths and areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fosters children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she asks purposeful questions and reinforces how to pronounce words with older children. She matches her approach and questioning to each child's level of understanding. For example, as younger children play with toys in the water tray, she introduces new vocabulary and repeats back words to support their understanding and speech. She successfully widens their vocabulary, for instance, as they expressed excitement and wonder when blowing and chasing bubbles in the garden. She develops children's understanding of numbers effectively. During a memory game, older children confidently counted how many cards they had won.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed in the childminder's home and confidently lead their own play. The childminder is a good role model for children and uses calm and consistent strategies for behaviour management. Children learn to share and take turns. The childminder teaches them about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious food and opportunities for children to be active, such as during regular outings to visit local parks, play centres and farms. She takes steps to ensure children learn about their own safety. They understand the importance of wearing sun cream and hats in sunny weather. Children widen their social interactions as they take part in activities in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress in all areas of learning and gain the skills they need in preparation for moving on to nursery and school. They concentrate well and become interested in reading. For example, children thoroughly enjoy their weekly visits to the library and recall the main events of stories they have enjoyed. Children develop good physical skills. For instance, older babies confidently toddle and make simple mechanical toys work. Children's mathematical skills develop well. Some older children can accurately count numbers to 10 and recite numbers to 20 and beyond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392461 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1093840 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. She operates for most of the year from 8am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, although this is flexible. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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