Childminder in Havant

Childminder report 25 Beresford Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 5UN

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Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 shows a very strong commitment to personal development. Since registration she has continually evaluated and improved to ensure the quality and standards of her provision are consistently good. n Children receive a lot of purposeful teaching support in their play, show very positive attitudes to learning and make very good progress. The childminder plans exciting, inspirational play activities to engage children fully. n Children are very well behaved and build extremely strong and trusting bonds with the childminder, who is loving and tuned into children's needs. Children show great confidence for their age, and are well looked after.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully considered ways to build on her already strong partnerships with parents, in particular to provide more detailed information about 'risky play' activities and how these support children's learning and development. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing her knowledge and understanding of early literacy further, to help tailor teaching and support children's outcomes to a higher 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 build on the already strong partnerships with parents to share more information about activities, in particular 'risky play', to help support their understanding about the learning that takes place for children n develop further knowledge and understanding about supporting children's early literacy skills to help provide teaching and support for children's learning and development at a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the play activities, spoke to children and evaluated the quality of the teaching in the home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during inspection, and discussed methods for assessing children's progress and how she evaluates the quality of provision. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very confident understanding of her responsibilities. She follows clear procedures to ensure the premises are secure and keeps children fully supervised when visitors are present in the home. She is very committed to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she meets regularly with her outstanding mentor, keeps a self-reflective logbook of what she has learned and has attended a lot of training on children's learning and development. Overall, the childminder works effectively and in clear partnership with parents. For example, she shares her play resources and children's individual learning priorities with them. This supports a shared teaching approach which helps to accelerate children's progress and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts competently with children to develop their knowledge and skills in all learning areas effectively. She provides them with a very language-rich environment, by placing a strong emphasis on developing their understanding, listening, attention and speaking skills. For example, she consistently models varied vocabulary, gives them plenty of time to talk, explains about what they can hear and shows them, such as the dishwasher. She provides an exciting and stimulating play and learning environment which fully engages their curiosity. For example, children touch, see and talk about herbs and flowers frozen in ice which is strung around the garden like bunting. The childminder tracks children's progress and plans for their next learning steps very well. She has a secure understanding of the process.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely settled and happy. They fully understand the daily routines and show a strong sense of belonging and a very positive attitude to learning. For example, they excitedly talk about book time before they have their daytime nap. Children follow good hygiene practices, such as when they talk about and wash their hands before eating. The childminder encourages children to eat healthily and encourages their self- help skills well during lunchtime. She takes children outdoors daily for fresh air and exercise, and supports their physical development well. For example, children sleep comfortably and peacefully to help fuel their growth and development. The childminder ensures she keeps risks to a minimum, such as when she ensures small loose parts, for play and learning, are not accessible to babies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a lot of pleasure in their learning, particularly when they make choices which completely fulfil their interests. They are developing skills needed for their future learning, such as being very attentive during story time, asking inquisitive questions and making interesting comments. They recall with excitement activities, such as picking blackberries at the farm and making smoothies with the noisy mixer. Two-year-olds are beginning to count and have fun sorting and recognising colours. Children show extremely well-developed sensory and speaking skills. For example, they talk about the spider they see climbing and the nice scented pot which they plan to share with granny.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548728 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10077541

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Waterlooville and offers care every day from 7am to 6pm.

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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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