Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 10 December 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 knows children well. She regularly monitors their achievements and uses this information to plan for the next steps in their development. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children enjoy cuddles and reassurance and happily seek her company in their play. n The childminder develops good relationships with parents. She knows the families well and regularly shares information regarding children's care and developmental needs. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to their care and learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents and children, to make changes and improvements to her setting. n The childminder does not consistently extend or enrich the learning experiences for children, to help them to make the best possible progress.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has not fully explored ways to continually build on the quality of her practice and develop an expert knowledge of teaching.

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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 make the most of opportunities to consistently challenge and extend children's learning to the highest levels n seek further development opportunities to raise skills and knowledge to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder closely supervises children as they play. She implements a range of policies and procedures to promote children's well-being. The childminder has a clear understanding of her roles and responsibilities in protecting children from harm and abuse. She completes regular risk assessments in the home and during outings. This helps to identify potential hazards and provides a safe environment for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder assesses children's progress precisely. She works closely with parents to ensure any gaps in learning are identified and closed swiftly. Children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children make connections in their learning. For example, children show a love of books. They identify the names of the animals and enjoy making their sounds. Children demonstrate good imagination skills. For example, they pretend to make cups of tea for the childminder and visitors and initiate different roles and characters as part of their play. Children learn about the wider world beyond their own experiences. For example, they visit the library, local parks and interact with other children at groups in the community. Children demonstrate perseverance, such as rotating puzzles to successfully fit them in the correct holes. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to practise their literacy skills. For example, children make marks and actively talk about their drawings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder discusses children's routines and interests with parents, to help ensure she provides appropriate support. She regularly praises children for their achievements, which helps to promote confidence in their abilities. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before snack. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the natural world effectively. For example, children learn how to care for living things, such as growing vegetables and feeding the fish. The childminder provides consistent support to help children to develop an understanding of how to stay safe. For example, she carries out fire evacuation procedures with the children, so they know what to do in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing a good range of skills and show readiness for the next stages of their learning, including their eventual move on to school. They show confidence as they play and are proud of their achievements. Children learn to recognise colours and shapes, and demonstrate counting skills as they play. They learn how to be responsible, such as helping to help tidy away toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394443 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063232 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Fleet, Hampshire. She co-minds with another childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate home based child care qualification. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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