Childminder EY542976

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She observes children and monitors their progress successfully. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's development effectively and plan for their next steps in learning. n Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They build close relationships with her and other children at the setting. Children quickly settle in the childminder's home and show a secure understanding of the daily routines. They explore their surroundings with great confidence and make their own choices about their play. n The childminder plans a good range of activities inside and outside that take account of children's interests. For example, children show great enthusiasm as they dig in the soil and find different mini-beasts. The children carefully examine and name parts of the worms and centipedes, demonstrating good language and communication skills.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She knows the families well and regularly maintains a daily exchange of information regarding children's care and developmental needs. This helps to ensure a consistent approach. n Children develop the necessary skills they need for the move on to nursery or school. For instance, even young children are encouraged to pull the zip up on their coats or fasten their shoes. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder does not effectively use opportunities to fully extend children's early literacy skills during their play. n The childminder has not successfully engaged parents and children to share their ideas and suggestions of how to make further improvements in the setting.

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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 place more emphasis on developing children's early literacy skills, so that their progress is accelerated even further n improve the self-evaluation process to help identify strengths and weaknesses of the setting and further drive improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the children engaged in indoor and outdoor learning activities. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and records of children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and considered their views n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is a highly qualified and experienced primary school teacher. She keeps her knowledge up to date to help improve her teaching skills. For example, she has recently completed research online to understand how to fully support children when starting school. Safeguarding is effective. She knows how to recognise and respond appropriately to child protection concerns. The childminder shows a good commitment to keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date. For example, she completes regular safeguarding training to ensure she is fully aware of how to protect children. She builds effective partnerships with other early years settings to ensure positive outcomes for children. For instance, she shares information about children's progress, which supports their ongoing learning well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts warmly with children and uses her teaching skills very well. For example, she helps children recall past events, such as a visit to a farm, and encourages them to talk about the animals they saw. She listens to children, responds to their interests, and plans activities that challenge them. Children's mathematical skills are supported effectively through enjoyable and well-planned activities. For instance, a daily helper is chosen to count the number of plates and cups needed during snack time. During play, the childminder talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new words to extend their language. This is illustrated as she talks about the different textures of materials and soft pom-poms, and compares the different sounds they make when in a plastic cup.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a caring role model who helps children to understand others' differences and show respect for one another. Children learn about the diversity of the community around them, including from their outings, the activities they undertake and the resources they use. The childminder supports children's self-care skills effectively and teaches children to follow good hygiene practices. For instance, children learn from a young age about the importance of washing their hands before eating, and they are gently reminded to 'catch' their coughs. The childminder encourages children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe from harm. This is illustrated by children having an awareness of how to cross roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children communicate their needs clearly, are kind to each other, and learn to manage their own feelings. They behave very well and understand the childminder's expectations. Children enjoy role play and developing their imaginative skills as they pretend to toast bread and pour cups of tea, just like they have seen at home. They develop good physical coordination skills. This is demonstrated as children carefully use scissors and enjoy learning how to throw and catch a ball.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542976 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10101324 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Alton, Hampshire. She operates on Tuesdays from 7.30am to 6pm and on Fridays from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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Registers

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