Childminder EY491084

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 a good understanding of how children learn through play and makes accurate assessments of their learning. She plans a wide range of exciting activities that challenges children in their learning and helps them to make good progress.  The childminder and her assistants provide a warm, friendly and inclusive home environment for the children. They successfully support children's emotional well-being and confidence to explore. They are sensitive to children's needs and guide them to follow simple group rules and how to manage their feelings and behaviour.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. There is a good two-way flow of information sharing and parents are supported to continue children's learning at home. Professionals work with the childminder and the children in the setting to create effective continuity of learning and support.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to the continuous development of her provision. She acts on the views of parents and children, and accurately identifies areas she wants to improve. Parents and professionals working with the children share very positive views about the service that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to build on the support for her assistants' personal development to extend the teaching to the highest level.

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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

 extend the arrangements to regularly monitor the performance of assistants to more precisely identify development and training needs and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She makes sure her assistants are aware of their responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and ensures that play spaces remain secure and children are well supervised. The childminder ensures her assistants' initial and ongoing suitability. They benefit from a robust induction and are clear on their roles and responsibilities. The childminder engages effectively in professional development opportunities to further her skills and support children in their learning. She uses her qualification with good effect to support her co- minder and assistants as they also work towards a recognised qualification. The childminder discusses children's progress regularly with parents and her assistant. She acts swiftly to address any emerging gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children. She encourages them to explore their ideas and follow their own interests. The childminder is skilled at planning activities which can be adapted to suit children of different ages or abilities. Children enjoy choosing favourite songs to sing from the song bag. They sing along to number rhymes and the childminder supports them to confidently count backwards from 10. The childminder has attended further training on supporting early communication and language. She uses effective strategies to promote children's listening, understanding and speaking skills. The childminder effectively supports children who have special educational needs (SEN) to achieve very well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants share close relationships with all the children. They follow familiar routines that support young children to feel settled and secure in their care. Children play readily with each other, behave well and show kindness to their friends. They relish opportunities to contribute to the group, such as preparing fruit as the snack helper. Children enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They learn to stretch and balance as they take part in a yoga activity. The childminder helps children to learn about the wider world. For example, she takes them on outings, such as to a local farm where children enjoy caring for the animals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and capable learners. They show high levels of self-esteem and develop a positive attitude towards learning. Children learn to be independent in their self- care and communicate their needs confidently. They listen well, sitting for long periods during group activities and follow instructions readily. Children confidently identify colours, shapes and letter sounds. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and quickly gain the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491084 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1022294 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 22

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Leigh Park in Havant, Hampshire. She works with a co-childminder and three assistants, and provides childcare for 50 weeks of the year from 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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