Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 8 December 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 establishes strong relationships with parents. She keeps them fully informed of their children's experiences each day. The childminder listens carefully to what parents tell her about their children's needs and uses this to benefit the children. n Children are very happy and secure with the childminder. They are kind to each other and learn to play well together. n Children develop relevant skills that help them prepare confidently for their next stage in their learning. For example, they learn to take responsibility for routine tasks, such as finding and setting out their own toys. n The childminder provides a range of exciting activities that children enjoy. For example, children are enthusiastic about trips to nearby parks and places of interest.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to adapt activities to respond to children's changing interests. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to build continually on the quality of her teaching to help raise this to an outstanding level.

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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 adapt activities even further to meet children's changing interests more closely n seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and read their feedback about the childminder's service. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies, procedures and records. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and calm environment for children. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value her positive relationships with the children and the regular two-way exchange of information that benefits their children. The childminder is experienced and well established in the local community. She has good links with other professionals and regularly reviews her own practice to improve what she provides. For example, she introduced new water play opportunities that interest the younger children and encourage them to experiment. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She keeps up to date with current legislation and knows how to protect children from extremism.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of exciting activities which extends children's learning across a range of areas. For example, children enjoy exploring the features of natural materials, such as twigs and plants. Children are taught how to hold a pencil. They strengthen their fingers and learn to make marks. Children learn to use construction equipment and build small structures. The childminder sensitively encourages children to look after their toys, and they learn to put them away carefully and know where they are when they wish to play with them again.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm and kindly approach. Children are settled and confident in her home. They trust the childminder and know they are fairly treated. The childminder encourages children to look out for each other and to share toys and resources. Children regard their peers as their friends and they happily share what they find; for example, when collecting natural materials on the journey from school. The childminder encourages healthy habits. For example, children are reminded to wash their hands before eating. At mealtimes they discuss the merits of different food. Children explore the taste and texture of different types of fruit, recognising fruit is a healthier choice than sweets.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. For example, younger children learn to recognise different sounds, such as leaves crunching underfoot or the sound of a car. Older children learn to recognise their names. They can count the steps as they walk. Children learn to listen to their favourite stories. They can turn the pages of a book and sometimes know what is coming next in a familiar story. Children learn to be independent. They happily concentrate and finish a task, such as a jigsaw puzzle. Children are proud of their achievements and respond appreciatively to the childminder's praise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330158 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063215 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Romsey in Hampshire and operates throughout the year. She has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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