Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 4 October 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has taken effective steps to address the actions for improvement from the last inspection. She has attended training to update her knowledge. As a result, she plans activities that interest and engage children in their learning. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They report that they feel their children are safe and well cared for by the childminder. They receive regular information about the progress their children are making and what they need to learn next. n Children are motivated to learn and they make good progress. The childminder checks children's development regularly. This means she can identify any gaps in their learning quickly. n The childminder encourages children to be imaginative. For example, together they use props as they make 'tea' with conkers and discuss what they think it would taste like. n Children are happy and settled as they demonstrate secure emotional attachments with

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This provision is good

the childminder. For example, they smile and laugh in her company. n On occasions, the childminder does not build on children's knowledge and skills to provide even more challenge to help extend their learning further. n The childminder does not always make the best use of play activities to help children practise early writing skills.

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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 review activities and identify when these can be developed further to challenge children's learning n make better use of play activities to support children's early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspection was conducted following Ofsted's risk assessment process. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation to assess how well the childminder monitors the quality of teaching. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records, policy documents and training certificates. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents and children during the inspection and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has embraced training opportunities offered to her by the local authority to improve her practice. As a result, her understanding of how children learn has improved. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She is aware of the local safeguarding children board procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's well-being, including what to do if a child is at risk from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder uses the information that she has gathered from parents and children to improve her service. For example, the childminder takes children to local museums in response to feedback from the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. This knowledge is based on her observations of children and her close relationship with their parents. The childminder talks to the children and asks them what they would like to do. She shows enthusiasm as she talks to them about what they are interested in. The childminder introduces new words to children, such as 'curved', as they work together to build a train track. She asks interesting questions to encourage children to think for themselves as together they plan how to build a bridge for the trains. Activities, such as reading books and singing songs, help to develop children's early reading skills effectively. The well-resourced and accessible environment helps children to be independent and make decisions about their play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses positive praise and gives clear explanations of why the children's behaviour is being rewarded. This helps children develop positive self-esteem and confidence. Regular visits to local parks, toddler groups and the library help children learn about the world around them. Children enjoy these visits and animatedly talk about what they learn. Children know how to keep themselves safe. For example, they tidy away resources before getting more out to prevent them from tripping over. The childminder's knowledge of what is happening in the children's lives outside of her setting helps her support them with forthcoming changes in their family, such as welcoming a new baby.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and demonstrate good levels of concentration. They learn, develop and gain skills that prepare them for their next stage in learning, such as taking turns and respecting the views of others. Children develop a good understanding of early mathematical concepts. They explore kitchen scales and are beginning to make predictions about the weight of items. They are beginning to identify familiar letters and the sounds they make. Children are able to manage simple hygiene routines well, such as blowing their nose and washing their hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305172 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10085281 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 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2017

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The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Totton, Hampshire. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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