Childminder EY483739

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 is warm and affectionate to the children and the environment is nurturing and homely. She knows the children well and addresses their individual care needs effectively.  Children behave well in the setting. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries. She gives frequent praise to support children's self-esteem and children feel safe, reassured and confident.  The childminder provides effective support for young children's learning and development. She encourages their enjoyment of books and skilfully supports them, for example, to turn pages, point to pictures and to name the animals they can see.  The childminder keeps up to date with new legislation and guidance. For example, she refreshes her knowledge in a variety of ways to improve her skills and promote good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek precise information from parents about what children already know and can do from the start.  The childminder does not consistently plan a range of opportunities to encourage children's understanding of everyday technology to extend their growing understanding of the modern world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email. 19/06/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 gather more precise information from parents when children first start  strengthen opportunities for children to explore ways of using information and communication technology to extend their learning about the world in which they.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, discussed learning activities, and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, and discussed the childminder's policies.  The inspector took account of the parents' views through their written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting well and gives close supervision and support when working with her assistant. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements clear procedures to keep children safe. She understands her duties in protecting children and knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of how to recognise children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder looks for ways to improve, including communicating with parents and noting what ongoing interests the children have, before planning. Overall, the childminder forms positive partnerships with parents to provide consistent care and learning for their children. Parents comment enthusiastically on the level of care, quality of the activities and the enjoyable environment offered to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder observes children as they play. She makes assessments about what they have achieved and what they need to do next, in order to progress well. The childminder uses her good knowledge of children to support their learning and successfully encourages their imaginative play. For example, during role-play activities, she joins in with their play, developing their creative thinking. Children show good imagination and language skills as they 'cook' cakes in the play kitchen. She provides good learning opportunities for mathematical development which capture children's interests. For instance, they are beginning to count and compare sizes while they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms positive bonds with all children and successfully supports their emotional well-being. Children are active and they enjoy outings to find out about the world around them, and develop their physical skills effectively, such as to the local parks. The childminder teaches children to care for each other, to respect other people and to share. Children learn how to keep themselves and others safe while they play. For instance, the childminder reminds children not to throw toys in case they hit others. She structures her day to ensure the children's routines are followed and they have plenty of time to eat and sleep. Children's good health is supported well. For example, the childminder provides healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning. They confidently take part in conversations, showing their good understanding and speaking skills. Children successfully increase their independence. For example, they cut their own fruit at snack time. They learn appropriate mathematical words, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. These activities prepare children well for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483739 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1003067 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. The childminder lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire and operates from 6.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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