Childminder EY391322

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 11 April 2017

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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 plans exciting and motivating activities for the children and effectively builds on their interests. She completes regular assessments of their learning and accurately identifies and plans for their individual next steps. Teaching is strong and children make good progress in readiness for school.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children quickly settle and are happy to play. Children form very strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant, and respond very positively to their caring interactions. Children's safety, care and emotional well-being are very well promoted.  The childminder uses self-evaluation very effectively to identify areas of strength and areas where she can improve. She takes decisive steps to address any weaknesses and demonstrates a strong capacity to continually develop her good practice further to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to gather information from parents on any learning that takes place in the home, to complement the learning in her setting.  The childminder monitors children's progress to recognise any gaps but does not yet extend this to identify slower rates of progress.

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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

 improve ways in which parents can share ongoing information about what children can do at home, to fully support a shared approach to their learning  use information gained from the monitoring of children's learning more effectively to aid sharper identification of slower rates of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment folders and records and a range of other documentation, including suitability checks for her assistant.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of all those who use her provision.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children and discussed the children's development and learning together.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the reporting procedures to follow and swiftly report any concerns to the required agencies without delay. They supervise children closely and deploy themselves effectively to ensure children are safe and their personal needs met. The childminder and her assistant are both well qualified and experienced, and use their knowledge and skills effectively to support children's good progress in their learning and development. The childminder observes and manages the suitability of her assistant well and ensures she is clear on her responsibilities, including how to safeguard children and support their learning further. The childminder has clear procedures in place to ensure her assistant's suitability. She regularly gathers the views of the parents, children and her assistant and uses these well to make further enhancements to her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant provide a good balance of child-led and planned play experiences that children enjoy. They interact well with the children and successfully promote their communication and language skills. For example, they engage children in meaningful conversations and listen attentively to their responses as they share their thoughts on the sensory items they find in the treasure basket. Children are well supported to develop their literacy skills from an early age. For example, babies like looking at colourful picture books and toddlers sing along confidently to number rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious and healthy snacks and follows their home routines successfully. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant are consistent in their approach to promoting simple behaviour rules. They effectively support children to care for each other and to develop their understanding of taking turns. The childminder and assistant help children understand how to use equipment and resources safely and provide an environment where children take safe risks in their play. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise to support their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are physically active and enjoy investigating. Children show good levels of independence. For example, they set the table at mealtimes and help to prepare and serve the meals. They concentrate for long periods in their self-chosen play and are engaged and motivated learners. Children show their good progress in early literacy skills as they share their favourite stories, songs and rhymes. Children gain confidence in their abilities and develop the skills needed for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391322 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1096852 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 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 April 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The childminder provides care from 6.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant who holds a level 2 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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