Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 22 November 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made effective improvements since her last inspection. Her development plans have focused very precisely on improving the quality of teaching and providing effective support for children's learning. Children make good progress in readiness for school.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children are emotionally secure and settled. She creates many opportunities to develop children's confidence and boost their self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's health effectively and supports them to learn about safety.  The childminder provides an exciting range of activities and supports children's learning effectively. She uses her observations of what she knows children can do to identify and support next steps in children's learning successfully.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder effectively shares information with parents so they are clear on where their child is in their learning and how they can

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This provision is good

support this further at home to promote consistency in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed effective links with other settings that children attend, to complement their ongoing learning.  The childminder monitors gaps in children's learning well overall, but does not extend this to identify slower rates of progress more effectively.

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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

 inform assessments of children's learning more accurately by finding out about their achievements that take place at the other settings they attend  build on the monitoring of children's learning to identify and more promptly address 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 range of documentation, including accident and incident records, and records of attendance.  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 took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children and discussed the children's development and learning together.  The inspector discussed the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and how she supports children's welfare.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is clear on when and where she must report any concerns to ensure children's well-being. Children play safely under the childminder's supervision and guidance. She risk assesses play spaces effectively to promote their safety. The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations set at her previous inspections. This includes developing children's communication skills to a good standard and making sure that teaching provides appropriate levels of challenge. The childminder uses self-evaluation accurately to identify areas for improvement. She seeks the views and suggestions of parents and the local authority to help make further improvements in her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gives children good opportunities to lead their own play and make their own choices. She models language effectively and builds on the words and phrases children say to help them learn new words. The childminder skilfully promotes children's thinking. She talks to children about what they are doing and asks questions to help challenge them further in their learning. For example, she helps them to count out the resources and work out how many each child could have if they share them equally. The childminder promotes children's interest in early literacy very effectively. Children listen intently to stories and point to objects on the page. The childminder encourages children to use the pictures to tell the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully creates an environment that supports children's exploration and fosters their independence. She helps children manage their feelings and behaviour, and is a positive role model, supporting children to develop good manners and kindness through her sensitive interactions. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being effectively. For example, children enjoy opportunities to play at the local park, where they climb and balance on the equipment and build a good range of physical skills. They have good opportunities to develop their social skills as they enjoy interacting with other children at local groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good range of skills in readiness for their move on to school. They show good levels of concentration and sustain their interest in self-chosen activities. Children learn to listen, follow instructions and manage simple self-care tasks for themselves. They confidently count items and work out if they need 'more' or 'less' in their game. Children listen to their friends' views and follow their ideas. They work out how to do things for themselves and are keen to learn more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264580 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1107588 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the Elvetham Heath area of Fleet, Hampshire. She works all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday.

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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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