Childminder EY383073

Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 December 2014

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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 observes children during play, identifies their next steps in learning and makes accurate assessments of their ongoing development. She uses this information effectively to ensure she knows of any gaps in their development. n Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active. For example, they enjoy scooping, filling and emptying containers in the sandpit. This helps to promote their physical development effectively. n Children's communication and language development are supported well. For example, the childminder repeats key words and phrases and introduces new words as they play. n Children have developed close relationships with the childminder. She is caring and kind in her approach and helps to foster children's confidence and emotional well-being successfully. n The childminder successfully reflects on children's experiences and uses the views of

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The provision is good

parents to help her evaluate her service and identify areas for further improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not assess precise information about what children already know and can do from the onset, to identify accurate starting points in their learning. n Other than mandatory training, the childminder does not fully target professional development opportunities to further enhance her skills.

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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 gather more precise information when children first start and consider prior achievements fully when assessing their starting points to inform future planning n extend the programme of professional development, to further increase knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all those living in the household. She also viewed records of children and discussed the childminder's policies. n The inspector took account of the parents' views through their written comments. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the importance of keeping up to date with safeguarding issues. For example, she has reflected on wider safeguarding issues following refresher training, with particular regard to the indicators that children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong. She understands what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare and has appropriate policies and procedures in place. The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She regularly informs parents about their children's development, including through their learning records and daily discussions, to help them support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's abilities to identify their development needs and progress. She understands how children learn and plans activities to meet their interests. The childminder models clear and simple language to young children to support their developing vocabulary. She reads books to the children that she knows are their favourites. The childminder develops children's mathematical skills through play. For example, she encourages children to count objects with her in books and recognise shapes during a painting activity with autumn leaves. The childminder joins in with children's play to offer ideas and asks questions to help extend their learning. She praises children and provides them with lots of encouragement as they learn, promoting their confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children enjoy being in the childminder's company and respond well to her interactions. The childminder knows the children well and caters effectively for their individual interests and care needs. Children's behaviour is good. They learn how to take turns and share resources. The childminder works hard to teach children about how to be kind and accepting of others. Children are encouraged to become independent, such as learning how to feed themselves at mealtimes and wash their hands. Children attend groups in the local area, such as a weekly singing session, where they explore different environments and resources. These help promote their physical and social development well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show that they feel settled and relaxed. They all make good progress and gain a wide range of useful skills that prepares them well for their future learning. Young children enjoy their learning, listen well and are eager to explore. For example, they learn colours as they paint and learn the names of different animals as they look at books. They join in with rhymes and repeat the actions they remember from their favourite songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383073 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10069382 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 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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