Childminder EY473151

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 10 July 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

 The childminder effectively plans activities based on children's next steps in learning and their interests. Her age-appropriate interactions and good use of a range of teaching strategies have a positive effect on children's progress.  Children are confident and happy. Young children are making good progress in their physical, communication and social skills. They demonstrate good levels of concentration during activities.  The childminder takes children on a variety of outings around the local community and to toddler groups. This provides opportunities to develop their social skills as they meet and play with other children. This also helps to widen children's understanding of the world around them.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder verbally shares information with parents on arrival and collection of children. Parents have ongoing access to children's progress records. They provide the childminder with current information about their

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This provision is good

children's learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not extend children's mathematical language and understanding of size as opportunities arise during play.  The childminder's plans to improve her professional development do not yet focus on helping her to raise the quality of 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

 make better use of the well-planned activities and resources to help to develop children's mathematical language and understanding of size  engage in more-targeted professional development to raise the overall quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and jointly evaluated the quality of practice with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications, policies and children's records.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and manage concerns about children's welfare. She is aware of wider child protection issues and the correct local reporting procedures. The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for all children attending her provision. She regularly gathers the views of parents and children, acting on any suggestions or requests they make for additional activities. There are frequent discussions between the childminder and parents about their children's development. The childminder shares suggestions with parents on ways in which to support children's learning at home. Parents' written comments are very positive. The childminder attends mandatory training and meets with other local childminders to share ideas and information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. During role play, the childminder interacts with children to develop their increasing vocabulary. For example, she repeats and reinforces the names of some of the foods they pretend to buy from their shop. The childminder allows children time to explore pasta and rice, using their senses. Children enjoy filling and emptying different-sized containers, as they learn to measure and begin to recognise the difference between full and empty. The childminder demonstrates how to make shakers with the pasta and rice. She encourages children to make different sounds. This helps to support children's listening skills and creativity. The childminder provides a range of strategies to develop children's communication and language skills. For example, she teaches children action rhymes and shares story sacks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shares warm and nurturing relationships with children in her care. She provides encouragement and praise for their achievements. Children eagerly enter the welcoming, well-organised playroom and choose toys with which to play. The childminder helps to provide children with a sense of belonging. For example, she displays photographs of children and their family members on the wall. As a result, children are eager to name and talk about the photographs. Children actively take part in routines as they help to wipe the table before snack time. The childminder provides children with a range of physical activities outside in the fresh air. She takes children on visits to the local parks and woodland.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are curious and active learners. Young children confidently interact with visitors and express their needs to the childminder, using gestures and words. Children learn some basic rules and boundaries from a young age. Their behaviour is good. Children demonstrate their growing independence, such as taking off their own shoes and helping to put them away. They are developing some key skills in preparation for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473151 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1071735 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Four Marks, Alton. She operates during term time only, from 7am to 3pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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Telephone number

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