Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to learn and play. The home and garden are well resourced and toys are easily accessible, enabling children to play independently.  The childminder knows the children very well and makes every effort to nurture their individual needs. She successfully considers children's current interests and plans activities that she knows they will enjoy. Children are motivated learners, who develop key language, physical and social skills in readiness for school.  The childminder uses observations and assessment effectively to monitor children's development, to help her support them in achieving the next steps in their learning.  Children respond positively to the childminder's calm and friendly approach. Children grow in confidence and behave well.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner and evaluates her setting effectively. She

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This provision is good

successfully identifies key areas of development to continue to improve her practice. She seeks and acts on the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder makes clear risk assessments to ensure children are safe, she does not increase children's understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe even more during daily routines.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's understanding of people from different communities, cultures or with differing abilities.

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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

 make children more aware of potential hazards to allow them to keep themselves and others safe  increase opportunities for children to learn about other people's similarities and differences, to increase their awareness of the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views from parents' testimonials and comments from parents' questionnaires.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder attends training courses that help to support the quality of her teaching practice. For example, recent training has enhanced her knowledge, enabling her to support children's speech and language development more successfully. The childminder keeps up to date with current guidance and shows a positive attitude to improving her knowledge further. Communication with parents is strong and the childminder effectively shares detailed information about the children's day, progress and well-being. This helps keep parents fully informed of their children's learning, enabling them to support this further at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language development. She engages them well in conversation and children happily talk with the childminder as they play. For example, they move trains around the floor and call out the names of various stations they stop at. The childminder values children's contributions and uses encouragement effectively to help build their confidence and self-esteem. She effectively promotes young children's early writing skills. For example, she provides large rolls of paper for children to explore using various tools to make marks. Children talk about patterns and other mathematical concepts as they play. Furthermore, the childminder provides opportunities that enable children to learn about nature and the natural world. For example, children grow vegetables and learn about what plants need to grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they feel secure in the childminder's home. They confidently explore and engage in self-chosen activities. Children learn to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before snack time. They enjoy singing a song that helps them understand how to wash their hands thoroughly. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's well-equipped garden. Children enjoy frequent outings and attend play-and-stay groups. These experiences help support children to develop their social skills and to gain new friends. The childminder sets clear boundaries for behaviour to help children to manage this independently and develop good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are confident communicators. They ask questions, have a good understanding, and engage in their play and learning for long periods. Children's understanding of early mathematics is developing successfully. For example, they begin to recognise more complex shapes and use mathematical language to describe size. Children show good imaginative skills and form strong friendships with one another during play. This contributes to children attaining the skills they need for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485975 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1008989 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in Bittern Park, Southampton. She operates her childminding service from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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