Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date 3 May 2016

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder provides children with plenty of chances to learn about the natural world. Children hunt for bugs in the garden. They are quick to name insects that they recognise. The childminder teaches children about the growth cycle, such as when she shows children how to nurture their own plants and vegetables. n The childminder accesses a variety of learning opportunities to develop her professional knowledge, such as completing training. She also reads interesting literature about the early years. She focuses on how she can raise outcomes even further for children. n Children particularly like turning the pages of familiar books. The childminder encourages children to point to objects they notice and she repeats words children find difficult to pronounce. Children laugh and mimic the sounds their favourite animals make. n The childminder plans challenging activities for children. Children move freely around

p.1

This provision is good

the setting, making their own choices about the toys they want to play with. The childminder makes suggestions about resources that might appeal to individual children, to further enhance their play. n At times, the childminder does not support children to express their emotions and share how they are feeling with others. This is mildly frustrating for them.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n provide opportunities for children to express their emotions and to share how they are feeling, to increase their social skills.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas the childminder uses when she is caring for children. n The inspector read information sent in by parents about the childminder's practice. n The inspector observed the childminder teaching and talked to her about a planned activity. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and how she would escalate concerns about children's welfare. n The inspector accessed children's learning information and talked to the childminder about the progress children are making.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder sets personal targets and she strives for continuous improvement in her practice. For instance, the childminder evaluated that she wanted children to ask more questions to extend their learning. She now provides more resources for children to experiment in their play. Children collaborate with friends and they solve simple problems for themselves. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge, such as when she checks the local authority website for new information. The childminder precisely records details of all accidents and incidents that happen during the day. She shares information promptly with parents so that they are aware of any follow-up action they need to take. The childminder is quick to establish links with staff at other settings that share care of children. For example, she talks to them about the progress children are making. She takes the information she

p.3

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

gains into account when she is deciding how she can help children meet their next steps.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children good mathematical skills. For instance, she encourages children to build large structures. She prompts young children to use number names and they enthusiastically count the pieces. She supports older children to use positional language. She talks to them about the concept of 'above' and 'below' and children enjoy engaging with her in conversation. Children spontaneously identify colours as they carefully link similar pieces together. The childminder establishes good links with parents and she actively involves them in the assessment process. She asks parents what children enjoy playing with at home. She discusses any worries she has about children's development so that they can work together to resolve any issues.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder reinforces safety rules and children develop a good understanding of how to look after themselves. For instance, children always walk indoors and they carefully manoeuvre their bikes around friends in the garden area. The childminder teaches children how to keep their bodies physically healthy. She talks to them about foods that are good for them. She provides children with a nutritional range of snacks and children enjoy making their own choices about the food they eat. The childminder demonstrates how children can be kind to others, such as when she shows young children how to share toys with friends.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop skills that prepare them well for the next steps in their learning and for the move to school. For example, children attempt many tasks independently. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination and they complete puzzles. Children talk about shapes, such as when they notice different shapes around the childminder's home.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY333560 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10073662 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2016

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives on Hayling Island, Hampshire. She offers childcare each weekday between 7.30am and 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5