Childminder EY449829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 September 2017 25 August 2016

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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 a good role model to children and she uses her positive attitude to teach children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise as they walk to and from each other's schools.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure. Children show confidence and are happy in their surroundings.  Children's learning is supported well, such as through an exciting range of activities that include their interests. For example, children enjoy being creative, they select a range of enticing colouring pens and show great concentration while they control their pens and create detailed pictures with care.  The childminder embeds good routines that enable children to understand how to keep safe and manage their self-care. Children are aware of identifying risks, such as when looking for cars coming out of driveways while walking to and from their schools.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works effectively with parents and shares information to support children's individual needs and their transitions to other settings, such as school.  The childminder reflects and monitors her practice regularly. For example, this helps her make changes to equipment and to monitor children's well-being and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gain sufficiently detailed information about individual children's learning from professionals at other settings, to effectively promote continuity in care and inform her planning.

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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

 build on the current systems in place to gather more precise information about children's individual information from other settings they also attend, to support greater continuity in meeting children's needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled relevant documents, such as children's records, policies and procedures, and training certificates.  The inspector accompanied the childminder to collect children from school and observed her interactions with younger children.  The inspector spoke to children to gain their views and took parents' written comments into consideration.  The inspector had a tour of the area used for childminding.  The inspector discussed how the childminder monitors children's progress and plans to meet their individual needs.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safeguarded from harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended child protection training. This has supported her in gaining a secure knowledge of how to follow Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and to update her safeguarding policy. The childminder embeds good daily routines, for example, children are aware of the need to manage their own belongings and follow the rules to help keep them safe. The childminder has high expectations of herself and of the children. Children behave extremely well while in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to observe and assess children's development and demonstrates how her good planning helps meet individual children's needs. Children are supported well to enable them to learn about each other's differences and show respect for one another. For instance, children show great interest in other cultures and gain knowledge of Japanese proverbs while watching a documentary. The childminder provides opportunities that support children to communicate with each other. For example, she encourages their discussions as they walk to each other's schools, during snack and meal times and throughout their play. Children are confident to express themselves and hold conversations with each other and the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show high levels of independence. They gain the skills they need that will help them in their future learning. Children manage risks indoors and outdoors well, for example, they understand the importance of keeping the hallway clear of hazards to avoid tripping over. Children feel happy and safe and know they can relax, such as on the comfortable sofas and bean bags provided. The childminder consistently provides children with clear boundaries and this enables them to feel safe. She praises children for making good choices, and this helps raise their self-esteem and increases their confidence further. Children access fresh air and enjoy a range of activities that motivates them to join in and keep themselves physically healthy. For instance, they enjoy physical interactions, such as pretending to throw a javelin while using a games console.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stages of learning. They learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children make good progress and learn how to successfully communicate with each other and respect each other's differences. Children show willingness to try new experiences and continue to gain confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449829 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1072224 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the village of Old Basing, Hampshire. She provides care weekdays for most of the year.

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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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