Childminder EY405659

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 23 January 2014

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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

 Children begin to risk assess for themselves. They learn to stay safe on outings and recognise hazards in their own environment. The childminder makes learning new rules fun, and they always remember to stay close to her on walks in the local area.  The childminder enthusiastically prepares a range of enjoyable activities that appeals to the children she looks after. She demonstrates a good understanding of children's individual interests and they are confident to seek out new opportunities in their play.  The childminder forms close links with staff at other settings children attend. She shares strategies she is using to help children acquire new skills. They work well together to offer children a consistent learning experience.  Children develop a great sense of personal responsibility, such as when they learn how to recycle their own rubbish. The childminder teaches them that they are part of a

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This provision is good

much wider community and that their contribution is valuable.  The childminder continues to improve the methods she uses to monitor children's progress. She has a good understanding of what children are capable of and she sets challenging next steps. All children make good progress from the time they start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage children to explore and understand their own feelings.  Occasionally, the childminder does not offer children time to complete creative work at their own pace.

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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

 offer children opportunities further to explore their emotions and to understand the way they feel  allow children the time they need to finish creative projects in their own way.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talks to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector views messages sent by parents about the childminder and her provision.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about improvements she has made and the impact they have had on children.  The inspector discussed the procedures the childminder follows to protect children from harm.  The inspector accessed children's individual learning information and spoke to the childminder about the progress they are making.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continues to be motivated to improve her setting and to offer children a high standard of care. For example, she has developed the selection and the quality of resources that she offers children. They have more choice about how to enhance their own play. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly reviews her safeguarding procedures to check that they are in line with local authority guidance. She reacts quickly to any worries she has about children to make sure they stay safe. The childminder is committed to seeking valuable learning opportunities to keep her knowledge of the early years current. For instance, she regularly asks experienced childminders for advice. Recently they discussed how to offer families they work with continuity of care. The childminder forms good working partnerships with all parents. They are open to listening to her suggestions, such as when she offers them advice about how to encourage children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

to use the toilet independently. Occasionally, the childminder employs an assistant. She clearly defines the assistant's responsibilities and supervises her in the role.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are excited as they investigate items of interest. For example, they use binoculars to examine plants and insects in the garden area. The childminder encourages children to develop their language skills and talk about what they see. She reinforces the names of toys that are more difficult to say. The childminder is observant and builds on children's knowledge and curiosity. For instance, they really enjoy feeding animals. She encourages them to draw pictures of their favourite animals and they talk about care routines. Children learn the importance of developing good hygiene habits to combat the spread of germs after stroking animals. The childminder supports children to learn about shapes, such as when she draws them and encourages children to identify them. Children practise their skills as they draw bigger versions of the same shape.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to stretch their bodies, such as when they reach up to burst bubbles with their fingers. For example, they dance around the garden, turning and jumping as the bubbles catch the wind. The childminder actively promotes healthy eating. For instance, she talks to them about how nutritious foods will help them grow big and strong. Children listen carefully to instructions the childminder gives them, such as when they tidy up their own toys. They thoroughly enjoy spending time with her and she offers them reassurance when they need it, such as when they wake up after a nap and when they are relaxing on her lap listening to familiar stories.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make size comparisons in their everyday conversation, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. They learn to reliably count beyond 10, identifying numbers they see in the environment. Older children practise balancing skills and young children collect toys and transport them across the garden. They develop independence skills, such as putting on their coats. Older children are fully prepared for the challenge of moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405659 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1068981 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in a house in the Aldershot area of Hampshire. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. She receives funding for free early education sessions for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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