Childminder EY499313

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder observes children's play and achievements accurately. She provides exciting resources and activities that enrich children's learning and effectively meet their different learning styles. All children make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models. They effectively promote a calm and nurturing environment that supports children's emotional well-being and self- confidence successfully. Children behave exceptionally well, cooperate readily on tasks and make strong friendships quickly.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents and other early years settings. She shares a good range of information with them from the onset that provides a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children. She gathers quality feedback from children, parents and other professionals to help her

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This provision is good

evaluate her provision and continually improve. Parents speak highly of the good service the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder monitors learning for gaps but does not yet extend this to identify slower rates of progress.

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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

 build on the monitoring of children's learning to identify slower rates of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with childminder, her assistant and the children during the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed children's learning and discussed their progress.  The inspector spoke with a parent and took account of their written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is vigilant in identifying and reporting any concerns that may affect the safety of the children. The childminder takes effective steps to provide a very safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. Recent enhancements to her garden have led to an increase in children's motivation to learn outside. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant closely and ensures she has up-to-date knowledge of the policies and procedures. She provides opportunities for parents to share children's learning from home, such as through an 'achievement tree'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's understanding of number effectively as she incorporates counting and mathematical language into everyday activities. For example, children measure out ingredients as they follow the steps of a recipe. They are supported to count out how many spoonfuls they need for their mixture, with older children challenged further as they work out simple calculations, such one 'more' or one 'less'. The childminder builds very effectively on children's interests outside. For example, children expertly learn how turn on a tap attached to a water container and enjoy pouring water from one container to another. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well to help them to become confident talkers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are very settled and happy in this welcoming home-from-home environment where they develop exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. The childminder and her assistant effectively help children to develop their confidence in social situations and children quickly learn to take turns and share resources. Children relish being outside and rapidly develop confidence in their physical skills. For example, they jump in and out of puddles and competently handle tools, such as spades as they tend to the plants. Children enjoy highly nutritious and varied homemade meals each day. They listen well to instructions and develop high levels of independence, for example, as they cut up mushrooms for their spaghetti lunch. Children learn about the wider world through a broad range of outdoor activities. They thoroughly enjoy visits to local parks, music groups and nature centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated learners who quickly become absorbed in activities, particularly when they play outside. They show excellent levels of self-esteem, make choices for themselves and work together very effectively as part of a team. Children follow instructions well. They use technology confidently, such as requesting a favourite tune on a voice-activated device and dancing to the music. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children develop the key skills in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499313 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1045040 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 and lives in Hedge End, Southampton. She operates all year round, Wednesday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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