Childminder EY335009

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 26 January 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 provides a safe and welcoming environment, where children settle quickly and feel secure.  Children enjoy a wide range of activities. The childminder makes good use of outings in the local community, to extend children's learning and development.  The childminder knows the children well as individuals. She keeps a regular check on their development, which helps her identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly. Children make good progress.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals which help her to meet children's individual needs well. Parents report positively on the childminder's sensitive, caring approach and her flexible service.  The childminder keeps her professional knowledge up to date in various ways, to continue to keep children safe and provide good support for their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to build on children's counting skills and knowledge of numbers, as they play and take part in everyday activities.  The childminder occasionally uses familiar versions of words when naming animals for young children, rather than the correct term to help develop their language skills further.

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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

 make better use of children's play and routine activities, to extend children's understanding of numbers and counting  develop consistency when modelling language, in particular for young children, so that they hear and learn the correct version of words.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities, and the childminder's interaction with them, inside her home.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's activities, their progress and how she keeps them safe.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, which included the childminder's safeguarding policy and children's progress records.  The inspector took account of parents' views, obtained from letters they had written.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with new information about child protection issues, and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation set at her previous inspection, which has had a positive impact on children's sensory play. The childminder regularly reflects on her provision so that she continues to provide good-quality care and learning opportunities. She makes changes to benefit the children. For example, the childminder reviewed and adapted how she makes books available for the children. Books are now more accessible, and children select them independently and more often, which supports their enjoyment and early literacy skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and real-life experiences. She regularly takes children out to various places, to support their social development and understanding of the world around them. For example, young children learn to share and take turns when they visit children's groups. They experience being part of a group, and learn routines that help prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children learn about the natural world, for example, as they enjoy woodland walks. The childminder interacts positively with the children during their activities. For instance, she joins in their play, describing what they are doing and encouraging them to 'have a go' and to try things for themselves. Children enjoy experimenting by rolling a ball and toy cars through a tube, and exploring materials by mixing water and corn flour.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder is mindful of parents' requests to follow home routines for young children, such as sleeping patterns, to support consistency in their care. Children behave well. Young children start to understand familiar practices. For example, they wash their hands before handling food. The childminder praises children regularly, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. She supports children's healthy lifestyles well. For example, children have many opportunities to be active when outdoors, which includes running on the beach and exploring during woodland walks, where they learn to take calculated risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

From a young age, children learn important skills that help to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. They learn how to be part of a group and successfully relate to others. Children become increasingly independent in making choices and caring for themselves. For example, they learn how to put on their shoes and coat. Children show a keen interest in books and exploring the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335009 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1085601 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Fareham, Hampshire. The childminder provides childcare three days per week, during term time only.

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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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