Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 23 January 2019 Previous inspection date 7 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 meet the actions set at her previous inspection and strives for continuous improvement. The childminder is accessing regular training for herself and her assistant through the Local Authority and she has developed clear strategies for sharing information with parents. n The childminder and her assistant know the children well and understand what stages of development they have reached. They use this information effectively to plan for the children's continuing progress. n The childminder provides a welcoming play and learning environment. Children are happy, settled and confident to express themselves. They develop good relationships with the childminder, her assistant and their peers as older children are encouraged to help teach the younger children new skills. n Children develop a love of books as the childminder and her assistant read enthusiastically to them throughout the daily routine. Children develop the skills they

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This provision is good

need in readiness for their future move on to nursery and school. n Overall, hygiene procedures are good and children access a clean environment. However, occasional lapses in hand washing routines prevent children from learning the importance of personal hygiene. n The childminder does not ensure that children have access to a wide range of resources to extend their interest in mark making or early writing.

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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 strengthen the opportunities for children to learn the value and importance of personal hygiene n ensure that resources to extend children's mark making and support early writing skills are easily accessible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with the children. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She held discussions with her regarding children's learning and the impact of teaching on their progress. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know the signs and symptoms that may give them cause for concern. They fully understand their responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. Parents say how pleased they are with their child's progress since being at the childminders. Parents receive verbal and written feedback. They attend meetings to discuss their child's progress. This helps them to understand what their child is learning during their time at the childminder's home. The childminder regularly evaluates her planned activities to monitor how well they encourage children's progress and help to close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are able to make choices about their play from the range of resources the childminder sets out for them each day. They take part in adult-directed activities and those they choose for themselves. The childminder and her assistant supervise children constantly and join in with their play. This helps them to develop good levels of confidence. The childminder ensures her activities cover specific areas of learning. For example, she develops children's understanding of letters as they focus on a letter of the week. Children delight in reinstating their knowledge of numbers, as they take part in circle games, passing the ball from one child to another, counting as they go. The childminder uses puppets and props to interest and engage younger children, such as to support their early language skills successfully. Children enjoy exercise and fresh air. For example, they make use of the garden and go on a school run each day. On their way

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

they learn about staying safe as the childminder reminds them of how to hold on to the buggy and to look both ways before they cross the road.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child, helping children to develop secure emotional attachments. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They effectively build children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. Children develop a love of singing and delight in sharing foam letters with their peers and thinking of a song that begins with their letter to sing to their friends. Children enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as clearing away after activities. This develops their ability to take turns and work alongside their peers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning. They have opportunities to gain independence in their self-care, such as younger children learn to use a spoon to feed themselves. Children develop their physical skills well. For example, younger children gain confidence as they pull themselves up and step sideways on the low-level equipment to reach their toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556827 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10078598 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 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She works with an assistant. She provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, Term time only.

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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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