Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date 20 November 2014

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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 makes effective use of what she knows about the individual children to plan for what they need to learn next. This helps to motivate children to play and explore. n The childminder is very caring and builds strong bonds with the children. This helps to support their emotional well-being effectively. Children settle quickly and are happy, confident and eager to learn. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder communicates with parents regularly about children's ongoing development and helps them to support children's development at home. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she engages them in meaningful conversations about what they are doing and encourages them to share their home experiences. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement. She seeks

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This provision is good

the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation procedures. n Although the childminder's skills and knowledge are good, she does not engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to drive quality even further. n The childminder does not fully explore how to enhance learning opportunities for those children that enjoy playing outdoors.

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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 and reinforce good knowledge and skills even further and identify a precise plan to support ongoing professional development and drive quality to the highest level n enhance learning opportunities for those children that enjoy playing outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured 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 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 ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, for example through completing training. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to manage any concern she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children vigilantly and implements effective risk assessments to help identify and minimise risks. She maintains and successfully implements documentation, policies and procedures to help ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder quickly identify gaps in children's learning and works closely with parents to address these swiftly. Parents comment they are very happy with the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and what they need to learn next. She completes precise observations of children's development and tracks their progress well. The childminder joins in children's games and encourages them to learn as they play. For example, children eagerly fill up the water tray and explore coloured sensory balls with great enthusiasm. The childminder makes the most of everyday learning opportunities to extend children's skills. For example, children explore volume, such as filling and emptying containers. They are encouraged to count steps as they climb up and down stairs. The childminder encourages children to recognise the shapes that they draw.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to value the differing needs of their friends. For instance, older children are attentive to their younger peers and pass them toys of interest. Children receive regular praise and encouragement. This contributes to their positive self-esteem and self-worth. The childminder is a good role model and treats children with kindness and respect. She celebrates children's achievements in creative ways and children behave very well. The childminder talks to children about the importance of washing their hands before eating. Healthy snacks are provided and children enjoy fresh air each day. This helps to contribute to children's good health. Children have good opportunities to learn about diversity, such as engaging in activities that help them to learn about diverse cultures and traditions. They develop their understanding of different people in the community well and listen to the views of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn. They show good social skills and are friendly and confident around adults and children alike. Children have many opportunities to develop their independence. They demonstrate their coordination skills, such as using knives to cut up their fruit at snack time. Children learn to recognise letters. They develop skills in readiness for writing, such as drawing and threading. This helps strengthen their small- muscle movements. Babies show high levels of curiosity and busily explore the environment. All children gain the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299204 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10069370 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Fleet, Hampshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for the majority of the year. She holds an appropriate home based childcare 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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