Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2018 1 July 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses her highly developed knowledge of childcare to provide an excellent, exciting and safe environment for children to play and learn.  The childminder understands children's development exceptionally well. She uses her expertise to plan exciting learning opportunities including surprises to stimulate children's curiosity and problem-solving skills.  Parents complete regular updates about their children for the childminder. This helps her to understand changes to children's routines, and to incisively change her planning to more effectively meet children's needs. This very close purposeful relationship with parents helps children to make excellent progress in their learning.  The childminder diligently records information about children's development. She monitors children's progress carefully and keeps parents informed consistently. This enables parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and development.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder skilfully supports children in their play. She helps them to be successful in achieving new things and to develop their concentration extremely well. Children are highly motivated and really enjoy playing for sustained periods.  The childminder has excellent relationships with teachers at local schools. This helps children to be very well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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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

 explore even further ways to support children's progress in using a broad range of technology in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a wide range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector viewed the home and discussed safety with the childminder.  The inspector observed and assessed the quality of play and evaluated the quality of the childminder's teaching.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to how she supported children's learning and development and how she kept her knowledge and skills up to date.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder's very high expectations help children to achieve extremely well. This helps them to behave exceptionally well and engage very positively with the experiences she provides. Since the last inspection, the childminder has significantly improved the outdoor opportunities. This helps children of all ages to share, reflect and explore the natural world together. The childminder has an extremely thorough understanding of her strengths and she constantly challenges herself to improve. She researches child development, and she works very closely with parents and other childminders. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to maintain children's daily safety, especially during the visits to very interesting places.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations of every child in her care. She provides an extremely rich variety of toys, games and books. She is very clear about how they all support children's development. The childminder encourages parents to share in the assessment process and actively celebrate children's constant achievements. Her evaluation of children's learning is sharp and focused. This helps her to meticulously plan children's next steps in learning. During their play, the childminder helps them to recognise big and small and to count. For example, children are deeply absorbed in sorting and counting pebbles. This helps them to extend their vocabulary and develop an in-depth understanding. The childminder very occasionally misses opportunities to use technology to enhance children's play even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder uses opportunities to get to know children and families well. This helps children to settle very quickly. Children are exceptionally well supported to develop their independence and confidence. The childminder really celebrates their successes. This helps children to be highly motivated and develop their resilience. Children are constantly supported to think for themselves. The childminder is incisive in her assessment of when to watch and when to support children at play. For example, she waits for children to ask her to play with the bat and ball rather than intervening. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They run, slide and use swings. Children are encouraged to be curious. For example, they stand and watch how they make their shadows move.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop excellent attitudes to learning. Children develop their sense of curiosity and this helps them to have enquiring minds. They quickly learn basic skills. For example, children learn how to speak clearly, take turns and consider the needs of others. Children understand how to use books. Young children have favourite books they bring to the childminder to read. They choose to sing, paint and make marks in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378355 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1071034 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 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Hook, Hampshire. The childminder works on Monday to Wednesday from 8am to 6pm.

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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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