Childminder 110730

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 15 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children flourish with the childminder who is an outstanding role model. She is highly responsive towards their needs and, as such, children are confident, motivated and behave exceptionally well. They have a very secure bond with the childminder.  Partnerships with parents are strong. They value the childminder and her many years of experience, and the dedication she has shown towards her profession. The childminder keeps them up to date with all of their children's learning and achievements.  The childminder has worked hard on the recommendations from the last inspection. For example, she now engages with parents in identifying areas for improvement, which raises the quality of her provision.  The childminder has formed good partnerships with other childminders. She meets with them on a regular basis to share ideas and good practice that benefit children.  The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment that helps children become

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This provision is good

curious to learn. All toys and resources are within easy reach to enable children to access these independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not challenge most-able children to extend their learning and help them reach their very best potential.  The childminder does not focus her professional development sharply enough, to continuously raise the quality of teaching and learning to the very highest 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

 provide greater challenge for most-able children to extend their learning and help them achieve to their very best potential  build on the programme of training and professional development to prioritise and enhance teaching and learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation, including qualification certificates, suitability checks and children's learning records.  The inspector observed children's play and interactions with the childminder and the impact this has on their learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated an adult-led activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows an unwavering commitment towards her role and responsibility in providing good care for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very clear understanding of how to protect the children for whom she cares. She confidently explains the procedures she would use to report any areas of concern for a child, to help protect their welfare. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress to identify gaps in their learning and help them progress well. She completes risk assessments on her home, activities and outings to help minimize harm to children. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other professionals to offer children the very best chances of achieving and progressing in their future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides many opportunities and experiences that help children to have fun and enjoy learning. The childminder helps them to develop an interest in early mathematics. For example, they count the pieces of the train track as they put it together. She uses a good observation, assessment and tracking system that precisely tracks children's progress. Through this, she plans next steps to help them move forward in their development. The childminder promotes children's early language skills in different ways. For instance, she routinely asks children different questions about stories they read and use soft toys to recall the story and build on their memory skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The children's well-being is central to everything the childminder does. She has very high expectations for the children and encourages them to become independent and make their own choices from a very early age. She gathers lots of information from parents to build an accurate picture of their children's personalities. The childminder respects every child as a unique individual. She helps them build exceptional self-esteem and to develop a very positive image of themselves. They have extensive opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences in themselves and others, and have a very keen interest in the world around them. For example, they explored how cocoons protect caterpillars to help them develop over time into butterflies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well from their starting points and some children exceed the typical development for their age. They are learning an excellent range of important social skills that prepares them for the next stage in their learning. Children communicate effectively and express their needs and wants easily. They have a keen curiosity for learning, engage and concentrate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 110730 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1089068 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in the village of Lovedean, Hampshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm. She has an appropriate childcare 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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Telephone number

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