Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 1 February 2019 Previous inspection date 19 October 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 uses information from her assessments well to help plan a good range of activities that follow children's interests and next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their development. n The childminder supports children's language and communication development effectively. For example, she talks to them constantly and asks them questions to help encourage their learning. Children focus on activities and enjoy interacting with the childminder as they play. n Children develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder, which help to nurture their well-being. They are confident and inquisitive learners. n The childminder ensures that her premises are secure. She checks her home every day prior to children's arrival and takes steps to minimise any hazards. n Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy a range of nutritious snacks and know they need to wash their hands at

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This provision is good

appropriate times. n Although the childminder regularly reflects on her practice, she does not precisely plan for her professional development and sharply focus evaluation systems to identify clear targets for improvement in order to drive quality even further. n The childminder does not seek precise information about what children already know and can do from the start in order to help identify accurate starting points in their learning.

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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 extend current reflection and evaluation procedures, in particular to develop a precise plan for professional development and to identify clear targets for improvement, to drive quality even further n seek more detailed information from parents when children first start, to plan even more precisely for their continued progress from an early stage.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust policies in place. She has a clear understanding of how to identify signs that a child is at risk of harm and she knows the correct procedures to follow to help assure their welfare. The childminder completes mandatory training, such a paediatric first aid, and creates a safe space for children. She carries out frequent fire evacuation procedures with the children so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder implements effective monitoring procedures to help address and swiftly close any gaps in children's learning. She shares children's targets and goals with parents, and she plans activities that help support children's good progress over time.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She knows children well and follows their interests as they engage in play. Children enjoy an array of craft experiences, such as drawing and sticking activities. They select different nursery rhyme characters and sing with enthusiasm as they create their pictures. The childminder captures children's curiosity, such as to experiment with paint and explore colours. She extends this, for example, challenging them to name shapes and to think about numbers. Children show good imagination, such as blowing in tubes and pretending to play the trumpet. The childminder is sensitive about appropriate times to offer help and when to let children work things out for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They confidently lead their own play and ideas as they move freely in her home. The childminder provides children with ample opportunities to be active. This helps contribute to their good physical health. For instance, they walk to local parks regularly and enjoy exercise and fresh air during this journey. The childminder teaches children about road safety and traffic. This helps children to learn how to manage their personal safety. Children enjoy regular outings and visits within the community, such as to the garden centre and pet shop. These help them to develop an understanding of the world. The childminder teaches children to respect the views of others. For example, children learn about people who are different from themselves and to socialise in groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stage of development and move on to school. They listen well and behave positively, such as using good manners, helping and sharing well. Children are confident to communicate their needs and ideas. They show a keen interest in the world around them and describe what they observe. Children have positive attitudes and a love of learning. They hold pens and make careful marks in preparation for early writing. Children enjoy choosing books for a story and learn that written words have a meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298487 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063211 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. She operates her service each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder. She holds an early years childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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