Childminder EY372204

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2017 9 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 offers a warm welcome to children. She works effectively to maintain a good level of care for children. Children enjoy their time with her and show they are comfortable and settled, such as by snuggling in for cuddles and reassurance. She supports their emotional development well.  The childminder builds effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. Parents comment positively on the individual support their children receive.  The childminder knows the children and their current interests very well and makes plans to support their learning and development. She extends activities to keep children interested and motivated in their play and exploration. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder reflects on her practice and makes plans for ongoing improvements to support children's learning and development. She asks parents for their views and

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This provision is good

considers their opinions before making any changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the information gathered from parents when children first start is not used to accurately identify children's precise levels of development  At times, the learning environment is not fully accessible to all children to be able to choose what they want to play with and where they want to play.

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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

 review and revise how information gathered from parents is used to identify children's precise level of development on entry to the setting  explore further ways to develop the learning environment to fully support children's choices and raise children's outcomes even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played. She listened to their interactions and talked with them at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took note of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about a range of child protection issues. She knows what actions to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses effective risk assessments to help keep children safe and to teach them to think about their own safety. For example, when playing with water the childminder covers the floor so children do not slip over. She reminds the children to try to keep water in the tray. The childminder shares good practice effectively with other childminders and attends some training. This helps her keep her skills and knowledge current. For instance, the childminder has attended training about healthy eating. She has shared her knowledge with parents and made positive changes to the food she supplies for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates well with parents and other settings children attend to share learning and development information about children. This helps children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning. The childminder makes accurate observations of children's learning and monitors the progress they make. She plans exciting activities to support children's learning and development, such as exploring oats mixed with water. The childminder promotes children's communication development well. For example, she introduces new words like 'hard', 'soft', 'wet' and 'dry' as children explore the oats. Children enjoy long uninterrupted periods to explore and investigate materials, such as water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy meaningful experiences to help them develop an understanding of the natural world, such as helping to look after pet rabbits. The childminder takes children on an interesting range of outings in the local community, such as visiting local woods and playgroups. She uses these experiences to help children learn about different people in different places, and the diversity of the wider world. The childminder supports children effectively to become confident and independent. For example, children follow simple instructions and enjoy the warm praise they receive from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills that will support them as they move on to school. For example, they learn to manage real tools safely as they cut up their apples for snack time. They manage their personal care, such as putting on their coats and shoes. Children learn to recognise their written name and enjoy listening to stories. They develop good social skills as they play with their friends. Children understand simple turn taking, such as when they play games rolling balls to each other. They learn about basic mathematical concepts such as size, when they explore paint with different brushes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372204 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1093400 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Calmore, near Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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