Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 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 provides a welcoming and child-friendly environment for the children. This helps support their ongoing learning and development, and helps them make good progress.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She observes and monitors their development and uses what she knows about them to plan purposefully for their next steps.  Children are confident in the care of the childminder and show that they feel safe and happy. For example, they cuddle into her for comfort and assurance.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches them to share and be kind, which has a positive impact on their play and social skills.  The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and updates her knowledge and skills accordingly. For example, recent training has helped her to support children's emotional well-being more effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children do not always have as many opportunities to explore and experiment with different media and materials.  The childminder does not always provide sufficient opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and people in the world around them.

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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

 create more opportunities for younger children to explore and experiment independently with different media and materials  extend children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main play areas and engaged with children throughout activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's learning journals and records. She spoke to the childminder about her aims for her provision and her policies.  The inspector took into consideration parental feedback from available and supporting references.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding and knowledge of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. For example, she is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk and knows the referral procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out regular checks to help ensure her home and garden are safe. She works effectively with parents and other early years providers. For instance, she regularly shares information with the key workers in other settings about how children are developing, to maintain continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and skills effectively to support children's learning and development. The childminder extends children's communication and language skills well. For example, she talks and asks children questions, consistently commenting on their play to develop their speech and understanding. The childminder supports children's physical development very well. For instance, children develop their small-muscle skills as they explore with small wooden blocks. They build towers and tap the blocks together, exploring the noise they make. The childminder helps children to build on their social skills and develop their relationships with others. For example, she takes children out daily to visit local parks and attend local groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a clean and welcoming home for the children to help them feel settled and relaxed. She encourages children to be polite. For instance, she encourages all children, including younger ones, to say 'please' and 'thank you' when appropriate. The childminder helps children maintain a healthy lifestyle. For example, she teaches children the importance of washing their hands after going to the toilet. She takes them out daily in the fresh air. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn the green cross code when out in the community, to help them stay safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are developing good skills to help prepare them for future learning. They are happy, independent, and imaginative. For instance, they confidently access the dolls and have fun in their own make-believe play. Younger children develop their mathematical skills well. For example, they learn about shapes and numbers as they build with blocks and explore shape puzzles with enthusiasm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500197 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1052319 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Southampton, Hampshire. She operates on weekdays, for most of the year.

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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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