Childminder EY390834

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 1 October 2014

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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

 Children respond positively to the clear guidance and expectations the childminder provides. She is gentle and kind as she helps children to learn rules and boundaries of the setting.  Parents are happy with the care their children receive. The childminder gains information from parents about their child's development when they start and keeps them informed of children's progress.  Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. The childminder plans daily outings to support learning, such as walks to the local park and farm.  The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she completes research online and shares information with other childminders. This helps her to gain new skills and ideas for activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses chances to enable children to make choices from the range of resources available, to encourage their independence further.  The childminder has not fully considered how to make the best use of opportunities for children to learn about diversity, to reinforce their understanding about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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 how resources are organised and presented, indoors and outdoors, to provide children with even more opportunities to make choices about their play and learning  enrich opportunities for children to learn about diversity, to develop their understanding of similarities and differences between people and families.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, policies and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse and is confident about the action to take if she has any concerns a child's welfare. She updates her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues frequently. The childminder takes good steps to ensure children remain safe and learn about their own safety. Children practise the emergency evacuation procedure and are fully aware of the need to exit the house quickly and safely in the event of a fire. The childminder evaluates her provision well. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her develop further. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. For instance, she shares planning and information about children's development to provide a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is aware of where individual children are in their learning and what she needs to do to support their progress. She uses regular observations to help her monitor children's progress accurately. The childminder interacts purposefully with children. For example, she gets down to their level, joins in with their play and provides support when required. The childminder promotes young children's early writing skills well. Children enjoy drawing and practising their pencil control; for example, as they draw a road on which to drive their toy cars. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she listens to children and gives them time to respond to questions she asks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. Children, including those who are new, settle quickly and are happy within the homely setting. The childminder promotes children's social skills well, such as providing them with regular opportunities to spend time with other children at groups in the local community. Children show good perseverance and determination for their age; for instance, as they try to put on and take off their shoes. Children benefit from lots of praise and attention that help to raise their self-esteem. They gain confidence and develop a sense of pride in their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are encouraged to count as they play and can count confidently for their age and stage of development. Children enjoy using their imaginations while dressing and pretending to feed dolls. They are developing essential skills that will prepare them for the next stage in their learning or move to school. Children manage their personal hygiene needs well relevant to their age. Even younger children understand the importance of washing their hands before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390834 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1071142 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Andover, Hampshire. The childminder offers her service from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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