Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 24 May 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 is well qualified and understands how children learn through play. She is attentive, engages positively with children, and successfully supports their individual needs and interests. n Resources are easily accessible and children know what is available to play with, indoors and outdoors. They are confident to explore and choose what they want to do. n The childminder promotes children's learning effectively. She monitors their achievements consistently to ensure they make good progress. She shares information with parents so that they feel involved in their children's learning. n Children enjoy lots of individual attention. They are happy and secure and show good levels of emotional well-being. n All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop skills that prepare them well for the future, including school. For example, they follow instructions and demonstrate good skills in speaking and listening.

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This provision is good

n On occasions, the childminder does not give children the time that they need to respond to questions and to express their thoughts. n The childminder does not consistently use children's interests to further extend 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 when asking questions, allow children time to respond, in order to develop their thinking skills further n use children's interests to help them develop a greater understanding that information can be retrieved from several sources, for example through using computers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and the children indoors and in the garden. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children, and how she monitors their learning and development. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to possible indicators of abuse. She knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She completes scrupulous risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe and secure. The childminder is committed to her role and ongoing professional development. She completes regular online research and reads professional magazines to help keep her knowledge up to date and gain ideas for activities. This helps to sharpen her teaching skills and improve her practice further. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses effective communication methods to share information with them. Parents' feedback is very positive. They praise the high standards of care and learning provided by the childminder. The childminder successfully evaluates her service. She gains children's and other professionals' views to determine what works well and

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

what changes to make to her practice. She has clear aims for the future that include training to maintain good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fosters children's early literacy skills well. For example, she provides non-fiction books alongside storybooks to help children develop an awareness that the information in some books is factual and some is make-believe. She supports children's mathematical skills effectively. This is demonstrated when children explore the characteristics of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes as they investigate which shapes roll and which do not. The childminder uses every opportunity to help support children's understanding of counting and numbers. For instance, as they discuss their birthdays, she asks them how old they are. She extends this further by encouraging them to add one more, to see how old they will be on their next birthday.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form positive relationships with the childminder. Prior to them starting, she completes home visits and gains information from parents about their care and learning needs. This helps them to settle quickly into her care. The childminder uses positive strategies to manage children's behaviour. For instance, she has clear rules and boundaries, such as being kind to others and respectful to the resources. Children benefit from eating healthy meals, enjoy regular fresh air and exercise, and follow robust hygiene practices. The childminder goes to great lengths to teach them the importance of making healthy food choices, and drinking water to keep themselves hydrated. Consequently, children develop a good understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They follow instructions and complete simple tasks, such as independently managing their personal care routines. They confidently recall their past experiences and talk about people who are familiar to them. Older children demonstrate confidence in early reading, such as naming the sounds in words and blending these together to make three letter words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501783 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10090200 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 - 4 Total number of places 5 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 Ash, Surrey. She operates on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years teacher qualification.

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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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