Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children have extremely close bonds with the childminder. They display very high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides a loving environment and this helps children to build a secure sense of belonging. n The childminder is a strong role model. The well-being and development of the children in her care are at the very centre of her provision. She tracks and monitors children's learning sharply to help her to quickly identify potential gaps. Children make very good progress. n Partnerships with parents are strong. They commend the childminder on her warm and professional manner and the high level of care she provides for the children. They receive constant updates on their children's achievements and help to set the next steps in their learning. n The childminder plans well for her professional development. She is constantly raising her knowledge and understanding to the highest levels to help her to provide the very

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This provision is good

best opportunities and experiences for children. For instance, she researches further ways to support high achieving children. n Children are extraordinarily engaged and inquisitive. The childminder provides many stimulating and rich activities to build on children's experiences and help them to excel. Children are developing a deep understanding in all areas of their learning. n Occasionally, the childminder offers too much direction to children during planned activities, which does not fully support them to build on their emerging ideas.

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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 support children to build on their emerging ideas during planned activities to further challenge and continually enhance their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. The inspector took into account the written views and comments of parents. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures and children's developmental records. The inspector also spoke to the childminder about how she tracks and monitors the progress of children. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and the children, and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also discussed the arrangements for the safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector also spoke to the childminder about her professional development and how she evaluates her provision and her current areas identified for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in fulfilling her role and responsibilities. She has secure knowledge of how she would identify any concerns for a child's welfare and the procedures she would use to report incidents. Recent safeguarding training has helped the childminder to maintain her understanding of how to protect the children in her care to the highest levels. The childminder has worked well towards the recommendations from her last inspection. For instance, she gathers lots of information from parents when children first start and enters into pertinent discussions with children about the importance of making healthy choices in their diet to build on their self-care skills. The childminder uses good risk assessments which she reviews regularly to provide a safe environment for the children, at home or when on outings. She evaluates all areas of her provision and values the comments of parents and children

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

in helping her to identify areas for change and improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder constantly observes children and uses this information to precisely plan for their future learning. She has good partnerships with other settings that children attend sharing information to provide with continuity in teaching. The childminder successfully helps children to build on their increasing mathematical skills. For example, children quickly become enthralled as they recognise cylinder shapes and use their recall skills to try to match similar pictures on cards. The childminder helps children to learn about the wider world and to be curious about nature. For instance, children enjoy discussing the different seasons and the weather during the morning group activity. Children use numbers in their play and learning. For instance, they use the clock to point to the numbers and attempt to tell the time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exceptional. They have an excellent understanding of sharing with others and patiently waiting for their turn when playing games together. Children express their opinions and are highly motivated and engaged learners. They show a genuine enthusiasm and eagerness for learning new facts and information. For instance, as they complete intricate puzzles of the human body, recognising the muscles that help the body to move and the vessels that carry blood around the heart. The childminder is skilled at helping children to use these new facts as they take part in action songs and discuss the changes in how their bodies are feeling as they jump up and down. Children receive constant praise for their achievements and successes, and this helps to build an acute awareness in their own abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress from their starting points, with some exceeding the stage of their development expected for their age. They display noteworthy levels of concentration, motivation and independence in their play and learning. Children enjoy their many adventures outdoors to promote their physical development. They are gaining important skills for the next stages in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299342 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063212 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Aldershot, Hampshire. She provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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