Childminder EY538917

Inspection date 17 October 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 Children enjoy their time in the childminder's care. She is a fun and engaging play partner and children clearly relish her attention as they play together. The childminder supports their emotional development well. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. They develop good manners and behave well. n The childminder involves parents in their children's learning from the outset. She encourages them to share information from home about their children. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about what children do and achieve in her setting. Parents report that they are very pleased with the care and support the childminder offers. n The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of what children can do to help monitor the progress they make in their learning. They make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder completes tasks, especially for younger children, that they could attempt themselves. This does not support their independence skills consistently. n The expectations the childminder has for children are, at times, inconsistent. This does not effectively support their understanding of their responsibilities around the setting.

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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 increase opportunities for younger children, to learn to attempt and manage tasks for themselves and support their developing independence n ensure that expectations for children are consistent so that they know what is expected of them, especially during daily routine activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played. She listened to their interactions and spoke with them at appropriate times. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and suitability checks. n The inspector spoke to parents available on the day of inspection and took note of written views from other parents. n The inspector viewed areas of the house and garden used for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's welfare at all times. She is knowledgeable about child protection and what actions to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder uses a range of effective risk assessments, for example, to help her identify and minimise any risks to children in the learning environment. The childminder seeks out opportunities to further develop her skills. For example, she attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder makes effective use of new skills to help her plan exciting activities for children. For instance, having attended a 'cooking with children' training session, the childminder led an engaging fruit kebab making activity. The childminder reflects on her setting and practice. She invites parents to offer their views and then makes plans for ongoing developments and improvements to help support children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She understands what they like to play with and uses this knowledge to plan activities to support and extend their learning. For example, children enjoy exploring toy creatures frozen in an ice block. The childminder supports their mathematical development well, such as when she asks them to predict how many creatures are hiding in the ice. Children enjoy a good variety of experiences, such as going for dinosaur hunts, building nests and growing their own vegetables. The childminder carefully monitors the progress children make and quickly identifies if there are any weaker areas. She makes plans to close any gaps in their learning. The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend, to ensure consistency in their care and learning. The childminder supports children's communication development well. For instance, she teaches them the correct word for dice as they play

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

games and introduces new words for them to hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an inviting and stimulating learning environment for children. For example, there are attractive displays for children to look at and a good range of resources for them to explore and play with. The childminder supports children to learn about healthy active lifestyles. For instance, she provides a variety of nutritious snacks and meals for children and plans daily opportunities for energetic physical play. This supports their physical development effectively. Children learn about the diversity of the wider world, such as when they meet other children and take walks into the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-motivated learners. They explore enthusiastically throughout the setting and happily chat to each other, developing their social skills as they play. Children learn the sounds that letters make and how to form some written letters and numbers. They understand some simple rules and boundaries, such as waiting for permission before opening the stair gate. Children take turns and share resources. They cooperatively complete jigsaws and play games. Children learn many skills and are ready to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538917 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10079339 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 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Liphook in Hampshire. The childminder has 21 years of experience in nursery education. She provides care from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for four-year-old children. She holds a relevant qualification at level 4.

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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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Registers

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