Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 5 January 2016

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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 evaluates her practice effectively to identify areas where she can improve to help children achieve better outcomes. For example, she meets with other childminders to share good ideas and has increased her skills in how to encourage children's creativity further. n The childminder uses her secure knowledge of child development to monitor children's progress accurately. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. n Children develop strong communication skills. The childminder instinctively responds to babies' babble and introduces new words to children as they play. Older children express their thoughts clearly and confidently ask questions. n The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment. She is a calm and positive role model. Children behave well, have good manners, share and take turns. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

n The childminder forms positive partnerships with parents. She regularly shares her observations of children's achievements with parents and gives ideas to enable parents to support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not make the best use of the questions she asks children to fully encourage their thinking skills. n The childminder does not gain extensive information from parents on all areas of children's development before they start to help her form initial assessments and planning more effectively.

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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 the opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills further n build on the information sought from parents on children's developmental starting points to better inform the initial assessment and planning of activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written feedback. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out thorough risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe for children to learn and explore. The childminder supervises children effectively at all times and keeps her premises secure. She makes good use of professional development, such as webinars, to help her continually improve her practice. For example, following on from training, the childminder has extended the opportunities children have to learn about the natural world. The childminder has positive relationships with teachers at the local school and liaises effectively with other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's current abilities and interests. She plans a good balance of adult-led activities alongside plenty of opportunities for children to lead their own learning. Babies are inquisitive and confidently explore items that interest them. For example, they delight in investigating push-button toys, learning that when they press the buttons the toy plays music. Children develop good creative skills. They delight in exploring paint in interesting ways, such as using paint rollers, fir cones and their hands to make marks and patterns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder responds quickly to babies' needs by sensitively providing warm and consistent care, such as cuddles and smiles. Children form strong attachments with the childminder which support their emotional well-being effectively. The childminder regularly takes children to playgroups. This helps children to learn to socialise and become familiar with different places in their local community. Children have ample opportunities to engage in physical activities. When babies are learning to walk, the childminder makes sure they have space to crawl and to push toys around the room. Older children thoroughly enjoy the swings and large climbing equipment at the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary skills they need for their future learning, including school. They learn to manage tasks for themselves to build good independence and self- confidence. For example, babies feed themselves and older children put on their own shoes. Children are motivated to learn. They listen to and follow instructions well, such as when they begin to follow actions in rhymes and songs. Children recognise colours, shapes and letters. They count confidently and understand the concept of size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY230631 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10073088 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Romsey, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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