Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 March 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

 Children are happy and secure. They enjoy the activities the childminder provides and make good progress from their starting points.  Parents value the high quality of care and learning provided by the childminder. They appreciate the encouragement the childminder gives their children and how confident their children become.  There is good communication between the childminder and children's parents. Parents report they are kept fully informed about their children's experiences and can build on these at home. This supports children's learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming, calm and well-organised learning environment where children thrive. Children are well prepared for their next stages of learning.  The childminder regularly reviews children's progress. She uses this information to identify any possible gaps in children's learning and addresses them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder encourages children's mathematical development well, overall, she occasionally misses opportunities to develop children's counting skills and knowledge of numbers as they play.  The childminder has attended lots of training since registration, but has not explored all possible ways to enhance her teaching practice to achieve even higher outcomes for children.

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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 routines to extend their understanding of numbers and counting  extend professional knowledge and skills even further to develop the quality of teaching and raise children's outcomes to the highest possible levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and looked at resources.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including suitability checks, planning, records, policies and risk assessments.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities. At appropriate times, the inspector talked to children about what they were doing.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her planning, teaching and training on improving children's outcomes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of how to keep children safe, including recent first-aid training. She recognises the signs that might indicate a child's welfare is at risk. She knows what to do in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She listens to the views of parents, children and other experts. She takes account of their comments to improve her practice. For example, she has adjusted the storage of resources to fully meet the needs of younger children. Risk assessments are detailed and completed regularly. They help reduce potential dangers to children in the home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's current interests and enthusiasm to plan enjoyable activities that capture their attention. For example, children enjoy finding and naming models of their favourite animals buried among natural materials. The childminder encourages children to develop their finger strength in preparation for learning to write. For example, she helps them use scissors and other small tools. The childminder provides a wide range of age-appropriate resources that stimulates children's learning. She reads with children and helps them develop their spoken language as they discuss their favourite books. Children benefit from the good support the childminder provides to help them develop their creativity and language through role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is kind and calm and provides a well-organised and ordered environment. Children are self-assured and form strong bonds with the childminder. They learn good table manners, are polite and very well behaved. The childminder helps children learn to prepare their own lunch. She teaches them the importance of washing their hands before eating and encourages them to eat healthy foods, such as fruit. Children enjoy good opportunities to involve themselves in local community activities. For example, children won a trophy at a local gardening event and are proud to talk about their plants and certificates. Children of all ages learn about nature through outdoor activities, including visits to nearby wildlife centres and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including pre-school. Children learn to respect and use books. They learn the names of different colours and can recognise mathematical shapes, such as circles. They learn new words and develop their early writing skills. The older children look after their toys; they wash them and tidy them away after an activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494147 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1028257 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Fleet, Hampshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5:30pm for most of the year. She occasionally provides overnight care.

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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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