Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 17 November 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder observes and assesses children's progress as they play. She uses this information to plan experiences and interactions. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder ensures children experience a broad variety of activities in the community and the home, enabling them to develop their skills across all areas of learning. n Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model; she sets clear and consistent expectations and boundaries. As a result, children develop positive relationships with others and learn to look after the resources. n Parents comment very favourably on the high-quality, reliable, nurturing service provided by the childminder. n Children enjoy the childminder's company and form strong attachments with her. She encourages them to develop their independence and self-care skills. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and self-confidence.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not share many ideas with parents about how children's development can be encouraged at home. n Children do not have easy access to age-appropriate books to inspire their imaginations and increase their literacy 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 share more ideas and information with parents to extend children's learning and development at home n enhance children's opportunities to hear stories and use books to encourage their early literacy and complement their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder and reviewed the resources. n The inspector observed the childminder and children at play and discussed their activities with the childminder. n The inspector looked at development records, documents and certificates provided by the childminder. n The inspector took into account comments provided by parents. n The inspector discussed safegaurding with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder gathers information from parents when children start. This helps her to understand their needs and provide continuity in their care and learning. She understands the importance of working with others who are involved in children's care. The childminder is actively developing her professional skills by undertaking a relevant degree. As a result of her studies, she has improved her understanding of how children learn and how she can successfully influence their learning opportunities and build on their interests. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the action that she must take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She ensures risks are managed effectively and helps children develop their safety awareness.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how young children learn. She assesses children's development diligently and seeks and shares information about their progress with parents. The childminder plans activities around children's interests, enabling them to build on their individual skills and knowledge. Children use coloured pens with increasing coordination as they draw and make marks on paper. The childminder talks to children as they play, listening attentively, modelling language and showing enthusiasm. For example, the childminder draws children's attention to the size and quantity of items as they play. She asks questions to encourage children to think.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form friendships and learn to socialise. They learn to share and take turns and to look after the resources. For example, they help to tidy away their toys when they have finished playing. Children confidently seek help when they need it. The childminder provides lots of encouragement and praise. For example, she praises children as they show increasing personal independence. The childminder encourages children to develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. She talks to them about healthy foods and encourages healthy eating. They visit local parks and soft-play spaces, enabling them to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills that will help them in their next stage of learning and in preparation for school. They are curious and confidently explore the resources. They care for the baby doll and pretend to make food in the play kitchen. Children visit places of interest in the community, enabling them to develop their social skills and learn about the world around them. Children recall events as they talk about the animals they see at the children's farm and how they feed and stroke them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401900 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063240 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Locksbridge Park, Picket Piece, Andover in Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and by arrangement at weekends and overnight. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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