Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 1 November 2018 Previous inspection date 7 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 Children are happy and confident. They form secure and trusting relationships with the childminder, who effectively supports their emotional well-being and strong sense of belonging. n The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised to support play and learning. Children enjoy choosing their own resources and toys according to their interests. They eagerly join in with activities and make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development and observes children's progress to make accurate assessments of their learning. She identifies their next steps effectively and plans interesting activities that help them to learn. For example, The childminder takes children on regular outings and visits local toddler groups. This supports children to socialise with other children outside of the setting. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She shares information with

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The provision is good

them about children's achievements and keeps them informed of changes to procedures. Parents are pleased with the quality of children's care and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most effective use of self-evaluation to help identify ongoing priorities and raise the quality of the provision even further. n At times, the childminder does not use interactions effectively, such as when using questions during activities, to help enhance children's learning experiences consistently.

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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 enhance self-evaluation to help shape ongoing plans and raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level n strengthen interactions during activities, to help enhance children's learning experiences even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, the self-evaluation form, and a selection of policies and other records. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is clear about the local safeguarding procedures and thoroughly risk assesses her home to ensure that children are safe. The childminder is conscientious about keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she carries out research and meets with other childminders to share good practice. As a result, she has made outfits to reflect different cultures and planned activities, such as experimenting with henna and trying foods from different countries, to help children learn about the world around them. Positive partnerships with schools help children to move confidently on to their future education. The childminder monitors children's learning regularly and continues to keep parents informed of their child's progress through online systems.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well as individuals. She provides a child-centred environment and children eagerly participate in the well-resourced learning experiences on offer. Older children listen attentively to stories and join in enthusiastically, for instance, as they explore a wide range of fresh fruit to eat during a story about a caterpillar. The childminder supports younger children to investigate using their senses. For instance, babies shake toys and listen to sounds they make. They are interested and use their imaginations well, such as talking into pretend telephones. Children develop early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, they count how many types of animals there are inside a book and the number of books they have collected to read. In addition, they 'have a go' at writing a shopping list to make sandwiches.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children's individual needs. Her calm and nurturing manner helps to ensure children settle happily. She is a good role model and children behave well. The childminder has clear boundaries and provides gentle encouragement to children to share and cooperate well during play. Babies show good coordination and control of their bodies. She supervises babies effectively while providing them with opportunities to explore and learn how to crawl skilfully across the floor. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to enjoy physical exercise, including trips to the local park and play in the garden. Older children listen well to instructions. For example, they learn how to consider their own safety when moving around the play areas and to tidy away the activities at the end of their play. Children also show independence as they wash their hands and clear away their plates.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their ages and they develop a good foundation for future learning. They become absorbed in activities, concentrate well and remain focused in their self-chosen play. Children's enjoyment and interest in reading are developing well. They keenly select familiar books and enjoy joining in with repeated phrases.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 151050 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063340 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1982 and lives in the Rownhams area of Southampton. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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