Childminder EY438199

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2018 19 January 2018

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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 has met the actions raised at her last inspection and improved her knowledge and documentation fittingly. She is committed to maintaining good-quality childcare and seeks parents' views to help shape her provision purposefully.  The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment for the children. She has a variety of toys and resources to support children's learning and plans a good range of activities to promote their ongoing development.  The childminder observes and tracks children's development effectively. She successfully highlights children's next steps in learning and plans themes to stimulate their interests and support their individual needs well.  Children are happy, confident and behave well in the childminder's care. They show that they feel at ease and safe in the childminder's home as they play and explore.  Communication between the childminder and parents are strong. For example, she

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This provision is good

ensures parents receive regular feedback about their children's day and progress to maintain continuity of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to talk to children about why it is important to eat healthy foods provided at mealtimes.  The childminder does not consistently help children to learn more about what makes them unique and the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about the importance of eating healthy food during mealtimes  extend children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to develop their awareness of diversity further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play within areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to children as they took part in their activities, and observed their play and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection to discuss her practice.  The inspector looked at children's development files, policies and procedures, and the childminder's reflection documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' views from available questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her role to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of the signs and indicators of abuse and is confident in how to make a referral if needed. The childminder ensures her training is up to date and understands the importance of advancing her knowledge. For instance, she has recently undertaken a course on food hygiene, which has helped her to understand and embed healthy practises when preparing and storing food. Partnerships with other early years professionals are strong in supporting children's ongoing progress. For example, the childminder liaises with children's key persons to share their next steps in learning to help promote consistency. Written feedback from parents shows that they are happy with the care provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans and provides a variety of experiences outside of her home to support children's learning and development. For example, children enjoy developing relationships as they mix and play with other children at toddler groups and childminder gatherings. She encourages children's creativity skills and supports their hand-to-eye coordination well. For instance, children enjoy exploring with dough and use cutters and tools to make model sculptures. The childminder communicates to the children well and supports their speaking skills effortlessly. For example, she asks the children a range of questions to extend their speaking and understanding skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional development well and offers reassurance to develop their self-esteem. For instance, children new to the setting have settling-in visits to help them to feel confident and safe in her care prior to starting. The childminder provides a clean and safe environment, and helps children to learn and follow good hygiene practices. For example, she talks to younger children about washing their hands before and after eating. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For instance, children enjoy going to the park and the allotment where they are able to play on large play equipment and dig the soil to plant flowers and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good skills to help prepare them for future learning, such as school. For example, their independence skills are advanced as they help to cut fruit for their snack and assist with tidying away the toys. Children are developing good mathematical skills. For instance, as they explore with dough, the childminder talks to them about the shapes they make and interweaves numbers skilfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438199 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1124913 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Brighton Hill, in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She offers childcare every weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 45 weeks or more a year. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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