Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 31 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 develop 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 has a good knowledge of what children can do and what they need to do next. She uses observations and assessments effectively to plan interesting activities based around children's interests. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active. For example, they spend long periods of time replenishing liquid in the bubble tray and are excited to make various bubble shapes. This helps to promote their physical development effectively. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. As a result, children know what is expected of them, they learn to share and take turns, and demonstrate good manners. n The childminder consistently monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision, and

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The provision is good

makes improvements. For example, she continually keeps up to date with changes in legislation. She constantly reviews activities and resources to make sure children benefit from new experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make effective use of information on any learning that takes place in children's own home to complement their learning in her setting. n Opportunities are sometimes missed to extend and challenge children's learning even further, particularly during child-initiated activities, such as creative play.

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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 improve ways in which parents can share ongoing information about what their children can do at home, to fully support a shared approach to their learning n develop a wider range of teaching strategies, recognising the spontaneous opportunities which arise during children's play, to challenge their thinking and learning even further.

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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 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 with her. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. For example, she completes comprehensive risk assessments and ensures that children are kept safe. The childminder makes good use of her own research, reading and training opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she has reflected on wider safeguarding issues following training completed, with particular regard to the indicators that children may be at risk of being exposed to extremist ideas and views. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She shares their children's progress with them regularly. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder gathers the views of parents and they are very happy with the care and flexible service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's abilities and uses these to identify their development needs and progress. She has a good understanding about how children learn. She provides a wide range of resources and opportunities that effectively stimulates children's curiosity and motivation. She follows their lead and recognises their interests. For example, while interested in the tracks made by wheeled toys outside, the childminder provides the children with creative opportunities to explore making patterns and tracks with acorns and marbles in paint. The childminder models clear and simple language to young children to support their developing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very involved in their play, make many decisions and are happy. They consider each other's feelings and ideas during activities. The childminder provides effective support for children to persevere with tasks. She offers praise and helps them gain a strong sense of achievement. For instance, children keep trying until they work out how to make their acorns slide in the paint tray. Children attend groups in the local area, such as weekly singing and dance groups, where they explore different environments and resources. These help promote their physical and social development well. The childminder works hard to teach children about how to be kind and accepting of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress based on their starting points. Children are enthusiastic and confident to participate in all activities on offer. For example, children practise their early writing skills and make choices from a wide range of creative tools and resources. They learn to count and understand numbers. Older children are independent and interact well with others. They develop effective social skills. They are eager to learn and have inquisitive minds. Children have fun and develop the skills they need to enjoy and be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497802 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10060439 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 4 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Eastleigh, Hampshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a degree in early childhood studies.

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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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