Susan Rampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2018 10 September 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The resources the childminder provides interest and engage the children, and the activities she plans help children learn the basic skills they need for their future learning. Children make typical progress for their age and stage of development.  The childminder has well-established expectations of behaviour. She takes the time to explain why children need to complete certain actions. For example, they change their clothes after playing in the water tray. This helps children develop their independence.  Parents benefit from the good range of communication strategies the childminder uses. She provides daily diaries to share babies' routines, regular reports on children's activities and supports them to understand the two-year-old progress assessment.  The childminder has good relationships with the local pre-school and schools. She understands how to work in partnership with other professionals to seek help for

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not precisely assess children's progress in all areas of learning. This does not have a significant impact on their learning, as her planning addresses the requirements for all areas of learning.  The childminder does not regularly engage in professional development to extend her knowledge of how children learn and focus more precisely on helping develop their learning to an even higher level.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop children's assessment further and take account of all areas of learning to support children to make even better progress  engage in more professional development to extend even further knowledge of how children learn and raise their attainment to the highest possible level.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting to see where children play and observe how effectively the provider risk assesses to provide a safe environment for children.  The inspector observed children's play inside and outside, and discussed children's development with the childminder.  The inspector viewed documentation, including policies and procedures, children's records and the childminder's training certificates  The inspector took account of parent's written and spoken comments.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder uses her knowledge to assess the quality of her setting. She has reviewed her practice with parents and extended her use of the natural world to engage children in their learning. The childminder uses her understanding of child development to nurture children's development and curiosity The childminder is up to date with her statutory training. For example, she has completed recent training on how to keep children's personal data safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows who to contact if she were to have any concerns about a child's welfare or well-being.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of the children. She plans interesting activities to help children develop their understanding of the world around them. For example, they enjoy watching the life cycle of a butterfly. Children show their understanding as they develop accurate pictures of butterflies and caterpillars. For example, they asks for 'eyes' to put on the caterpillar picture. The childminder provides an interesting range of books. She provides story and information books to support children's understanding of how a caterpillar hatches into a butterfly. The childminder uses mathematical language well. She helps children to sustain their interest in water play for significant periods of time. Children develop their understanding of how different sized containers help them to fill the large jug.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's home. They are keen to learn. The childminder asks a range of questions that help children to develop their thinking skills. The routines help children to develop good independent skills, such as knowing where toys are stored. The childminder helps children to have a clear understanding of what is expected of them, such as knowing when they need to help tidy away. The childminder provides a very wide range of outdoor toys. This helps children develop their physical skills well. Children take turns in riding in the pedal car. Very young children enjoy their time on the slide and in the pedal car. Children benefit from a wide range of visits to local attractions. This helps them to understand different people and how they live. Children are well supported to develop respect and very good manners.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children learn how to share, and understand how to take turns, to be patient and wait for their go. Children develop a growing understanding of number. They learn about full and empty when they are playing with water. Children learn how to use scissors and handle a variety of tools very well. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their basic skills and be well prepared for their next steps in learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 112365 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1126606 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5