Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of the ways in which children learn and develop. She plans challenging activities that follow children's interests. Children are confident to explore and they make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to be independent. For example, children eagerly sweep up after messy play and are eager to help wash up after their cooking activity. n The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment. Children develop strong bonds with her and demonstrate that they are happy and settled. n Children have good opportunities to explore the wider world. For example, they enjoy walks in the community and trips to the park. They attend various groups to help them learn about different people and develop their social skills. n The childminder supervises children vigilantly. She carries out risk assessments of her

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The provision is good

home and outings to make sure children play in a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently ensure that all parents are aware of their child's precise next steps in learning to promote even better consistency between the setting and at home. n The childminder does not consistently share information with staff at other early years settings that children attend to help support continuity in children's 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

n ensure all parents are aware of their child's precise next steps in learning to promote even better consistency between the setting and home n strengthen partnership working with staff at other early years settings that children attend, to help support continuity in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of any child. She implements a wide range of policies and procedures, which she regularly reviews and updates to ensure that they reflect current legislation. The childminder regularly evaluates the service she offers, taking into account the views of children and parents. She regularly completes training and meets with other childminders to discuss good practice. Recent training has supported her to enhance children's growing language development. This has had a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly and checks that their development is as expected.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She plans a good range of activities to help children achieve the next steps in their development. The childminder consistently incorporates mathematical language when interacting with children. For example, children enjoy cooking activities. They measure out ingredients and learn to think about numbers. The childminder speaks clearly and models new words, such as 'more than' and 'less than'. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. Children develop their muscles in preparation for early writing. For example, they manipulate the dough and explore the changing textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. She works closely with parents when children first start, to help find out about children's likes, interests and abilities. This helps her to plan for children's learning from the outset. The childminder is a good role model. She positively reinforces good manners and provides plenty of praise and encouragement to help raise children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For example, she encourages children to follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. Children enjoy regular opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and develop positive attitudes to eating healthily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious, inquisitive and learn to problem solve at a young age. They maintain concentration for good lengths of time, such as working out why their pasta will not flow through the funnel. Children happily make choices in their play, are eager to join in with activities and follow simple instructions well. Children listen attentively to stories. They make marks and talk about their drawings. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440742 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063268 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Kings Worthy, Hampshire. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, for most of the year, with extended holiday periods by agreement. The childminder has a bachelor of education degree qualification.

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Registers

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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