Childminder 150810

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2017 18 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder joins in with children's play very well and extends their learning successfully through her thoughtful interactions with them. For example, she asks children questions that encourage their thinking skills and offers further challenge to their play. Children make good progress from the starting points in their learning.  Children behave well. They play happily together and show consideration for others. For example, children happily collect and pass each other beanbags as they throw them at targets in the garden. The childminder consistently praises children's good behaviour.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. She regularly gains the views of parents to help her accurately identify strengths and areas for further improvement. She makes positive changes to help raise children's outcomes and meet their needs effectively.  The childminder assesses children's development closely and monitors the progress

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This provision is good

they make, quickly identifying any gaps. She plans effectively for children's next steps in learning and shares these with parents to help engage them in their children's learning. Parents appreciate this support very much and value the childminder's service highly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children's early communication skills to the highest level.  Occasionally, the childminder overly directs craft activities for young children and does not fully encourage them to explore their own ideas creatively.

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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 more consistent support for children's early language development to help build further on their good skills  give children more opportunities to explore their own creative ideas during craft activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder works hard to keep her childcare knowledge and skills up to date. She completes regular training, researches into best practice and shares experiences with other childminders to help her gain new ideas. For example, she has recently introduced interesting new activities that build on children's understanding of the changing seasons. The childminder has improved the way she supports children's early literacy skills. For instance, she regularly takes children to choose new books at the local library and shares these with parents, to support reading and learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has secure and up-to-date knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety of any of the children in her care. She supervises children closely and maintains a safe and secure environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She plans activities and experiences that successfully reflect their interests and abilities. For example, children enjoy throwing beanbags into a hanging net. The childminder extends their learning well as they play, such as by encouraging them to name the colours and shapes on the beanbags. The childminder encourages children's mathematical and early writing skills well. For example, she challenges older children to count to 10 and then write the numbers on the garden floor with chalk. The childminder teaches children new skills and supports their physical development successfully. For instance, she shows young children how to use scissors and encourages them to practise their new skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder builds strong bonds with children. She shows a genuine interest in their lives and encourages conversation about their home lives and interests. Children are happy, settled and secure. They are sociable and build good early friendships. Children are independent and enjoy carrying out tasks themselves. For instance, they confidently cut bananas up for their snack and dress themselves for the garden. Children happily eat the nutritious food the childminder provides and are very physically active. They take part in regular outdoor activities, such as walking along balance beams, throwing hoops at targets and riding toy cars. Children regularly go on trips into the local community. They meet new people and experience local cultures and diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school. Older children communicate confidently and happily talk about their recent experiences. They pay good attention to detail during creative activities and draw detailed pictures. Younger children confidently choose their play and engage well. They enjoy making marks with chalk and throwing beanbags in the garden. Children confidently talk about the changing seasons and how leaves change colour and fall to the ground in autumn. They show good motivation in their learning and concentrate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 150810 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1089775 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Gosport, Hampshire. She has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care between 6am and 6pm each weekday all year round.

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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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