Childminder EY253556

Inspection date 14 January 2019 Previous inspection date 28 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder creates a warm and homely atmosphere. Children are happy and settle well. They form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and co-childminder. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of how to monitor their progress and identify any gaps in their learning. Her assessments of children are precise. She uses the information she gains from her observations and assessments to know what children need to learn next. n The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She informs them well about their children's progress and the activities they enjoy. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home. n Children's behaviour is very good. They effectively manage their own feelings and behaviour, adapting to different social situations and events. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think of their own

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This provision is good

solutions and ideas to questions. n Teaching does not fully support children well enough to make the best possible progress in their understanding of technology.

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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 provide children consistently with more time to process their own thoughts and respond with their own ideas n provide more opportunities to develop and extend children's interest and skills in learning about technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify, record and refer child protection concerns. She completes regular training on a range of safeguarding issues, further supporting her knowledge and understanding. The childminder reflects on areas she can improve and takes account of parents' views as part of the process. She refreshes her childcare knowledge regularly to ensure she is up to date with current legislation and practice. For example, she attends training and networks with her co-childminder and other professionals. The childminder forms secure partnerships with other early years settings children attend. This successfully creates a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories and joining in with songs they know well. They are currently enjoying learning about the different animals that feature in 'The Gruffalo'. For example, they listen to and repeat the different sounds of the mouse, owl and fox. Children's interest in nature is further promoted as they plant and grow their own sunflowers and strawberries. The childminder encourages children to count, match and compare objects during their play. She makes learning lots of fun and gives good commentary when children are playing. The childminder has high expectations of all children. She provides the right level of challenge so that children achieve, feel proud of themselves and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. They are active and enjoy outings that enhance their interests, for example visits to local parks, soft-play centres and woodland walks. This helps to develop their physical skills and well-being. Children wash their hands before and after eating. They are learning how effective hygiene promotes their good health. The childminder supports children's growing understanding about other people. For instance, children celebrate a variety of festivals and enjoy visits to local community groups. These opportunities help children to develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are motivated to learn. They communicate well and confidently explain past events and what they are doing. Children are developing their skills of independence well, such as using a child-safe knife to cut a banana up ready to eat for their snack. Children develop the important skills they require in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253556 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10073175 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Yateley, Hampshire. She works with another childminder and offers care Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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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