Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 competently cares for children, and shows skill in the teaching support she offers them. She has a secure understanding of child development, completes thorough assessments, and plans well to meet children's needs. Children make good progress.  Children are very happy and thrive in the nurturing, home-from-home environment. They build a strong bond with the childminder and their friends, and develop very good social skills.  The childminder builds exceptional relationships with parents. She gives high priority to her communication with parents, to fully engage them in being the first educators of their children. For example, she conducts parents' evenings in the comfort of their own home, to exchange information about children's progress and learning aims.  The committed childminder is proactive in developing her practice and making improvements. Her self-evaluation is accurate, and she shows passion for her role in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder recognises that some children learn better outside, her provision for outdoor play is not fully developed.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to model mathematical vocabulary to children during 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

 expand on learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside  enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, spoke to children and evaluated the quality of the childminder's teaching in the home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and discussed methods for assessing children's progress and evaluating the quality of provision. The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents after reading feedback and discussing how the childminder works in partnership with them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The well-qualified childminder ensures that children are cared for in a safe environment, and she supervises them closely. She pays good attention to keeping risks to a minimum, within the home. The childminder is fully aware of her duty to protect children from possible harm. She updates her knowledge of current issues, such as extreme views and internet safety, and understands the correct procedures to take if she is worried about children's welfare. The childminder has a very secure understanding of the legal requirements and shows a strong commitment to improving the service she offers. For example, after attending a workshop about communication and language, she now places a stronger emphasis on promoting this area of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers effective support to children, as they actively engage in stimulating activities. She provides children with rich language experiences. For example, she talks to children during their play and uses different tones in her voice, which babies copy. She tunes in successfully to children's early speech and copies them, adding more words to extend their vocabulary further. The childminder prioritises younger children's learning, using sensory experiences. She recognises that they need to touch and explore different textures, including natural materials, and provides interesting resources, such as treasure baskets. She plans adult-led activities well, after tracking children's progress and identifying any gaps in their learning, such as in their pre-writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children flourish in the loving care of the childminder and enjoy plenty of fun and playful interactions. They show strong levels of confidence in their play and the routines and are emotionally secure. Children enjoy regular exercise and outings in the fresh air, such as during walks or when attending music and movement classes in the community. They learn clear and consistent boundaries for behaviour from a young age, through plenty of praise and explanations. Children behave well. The childminder ensures that children benefit from nutritious snacks and meals at regular intervals throughout the day. She pays close attention to keeping children safe and healthy. For example, children try a wider repertoire of food, as the childminder rewards them with stickers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show excitement and take pleasure in their learning. They achieve well in relation to their starting points. For example, young children show confidence and assertiveness, as they spontaneously take the lead in a 'peek-a boo' game with a friend. They show very good understanding, listening and speaking skills for their age, naming items accurately and following instructions well. They dab their fingers in paint with caution, finding out what it feels like and making prints on paper. Children choose books with ease and sit turning the pages, pointing and vocalising with single words about the pictures and smiling happily at the childminder for positive re-enforcement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484512 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1002364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 the Waterlooville area of Hampshire. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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