Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 6 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has an extremely warm and caring approach, and she knows the children and their families exceptionally well. She gathers a wealth of information from parents that enables her to tailor children's care precisely to their needs. Children settle very quickly and they feel safe and secure. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing together with the wide range of interesting resources. They are exceptionally keen learners, develop excellent social skills and behave extremely well. n The childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant are vigilant as they maintain a safe environment and supervise children closely. n The childminder assesses children's development accurately. She shares information routinely with her co-workers, so they have a consistent approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder reviews her practice effectively with her co-workers. She observes children and seeks parents' comments to help her make improvements, such as

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The provision is good

creating a safe space for babies to play outside in the shade.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder is not consistent in ensuring that some activities she has on offer support the youngest children's learning as well as possible. n Although children learn about the different backgrounds and cultures of their own community, they have few opportunities to learn about other people and ways of life in the wider world.

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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 develop knowledge and teaching skills further to support fully the learning and development of children under three years old n enhance children's understanding of the diversity of people, families and communities beyond their own.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder working with her co-childminder and assistant, and assessed the quality of care and teaching. The inspector spoke with them and the children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at all areas of the home and garden used by the children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors the children's development and plans for their learning. They discussed how she reviews her practice and makes improvements to benefit the children continually. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working at the childminder's home, qualifications, policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views from speaking with a parent and from testimonials written for the inspector.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All adults living in the house, or working with the children, have undergone the required suitability checks. The childminder ensures there are enough adults working with the children, to maintain the required ratios. The childminder routinely updates her knowledge and discusses all aspects of their practice, including child protection, with her co-workers. She knows how to recognise, record and report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder works closely with parents to keep them well informed of their children's well-being and progress. Parents speak highly of her caring approach and the support she gives families during challenging times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She gives children her whole attention when they speak to her. She gives them time to think and respond, which develops their speech very well. The childminder talks with children about what is important to them, such as a new baby in the family, so they are eager to talk. They hold interesting conversations. Children make choices about what to play with and where. They become highly independent and extremely sociable. The childminder notes children's current fascinations and makes sure that activities and resources reflect these so that children are eager to join in. She teaches children basic skills, such as how to use a paint brush or check if their shoes are on the right feet, very well. She uses everyday activities well to build children's mathematical understanding. For example, children join in enthusiastically with number rhymes to help practise counting and taking away. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder prepares children well for starting school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate extremely high levels of self-esteem. The childminder encourages and warmly praises their achievements so that children are very confident in their own abilities. For example, they proudly show their painting and say, 'I did this all by myself', and hold up a hand to 'high five' the childminder. Children have great freedom to explore. They learn to recognise and manage small risks very well, without being overly fearful. For example, they enjoy the thrill of riding backwards down a shallow bumpy slope, having checked it is all clear before setting off. Younger children gain control as they run over the humps. The childminder is very effective in helping children gain a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe, and healthy through eating a wide variety of nutritious food and being physically active every day. She practises high standards of care and hygiene that support the care needs of babies and toddlers fully.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their different starting points. Babies and toddlers quickly learn to move with confidence and control. Older children express themselves fluently. Children develop excellent social skills. They share and take turns with ease and play well together using their imaginations and solving problems, such as how to build a rocket. Children are gaining the skills they need in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491131 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10076523 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She works from the home of another registered childminder in the village of Laverstoke in Whitchurch, Hampshire. The childminder works alongside an assistant when numbers require. She cares for children on Monday to Thursday between 7.30am and 6pm throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a childcare 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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Registers

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