Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 4 June 2019 Previous inspection date 26 April 2016

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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 well-qualified childminder has established good partnerships with parents. They are highly involved in all aspects of their children's learning. The childminder provides parents with detailed information about their child's activities. She gives parents lots of ideas about how to continue their child's learning at home. Parents comment that the childminder is fantastic and that children make wonderful progress in her care. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They confidently identify a number of letters and sound them out while reading with the childminder. n The childminder and her assistant complete regular and accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. They monitor children's development well. This helps them to plan effectively for what children need to learn next. n The childminder and her family build strong bonds with the children, who show that

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This provision is good

they are happy and feel secure in the childminder's care. For instance, they thoroughly enjoy the childminder's sensitive interaction in their play. n The childminder and her assistant successfully access training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. For example, they have secured a deeper knowledge of how to support children who may have additional needs and made positive changes that improve their opportunities to learn and develop. n The childminder encourages children to use their manners and take turns. Children are respectful, polite and behave well. n Sometimes, during play, the childminder does not effectively use opportunities to further extend children's learning to the highest level. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities as they arise during daily routines to build on children's existing independence and self-help skills.

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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 provide higher levels of challenge to help children develop their language and thinking skills even further n strengthen opportunities that arise during daily routines to encourage children's independence further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of child protection. They have both completed training recently on safeguarding and linked topics, such as the 'Prevent' duty. They understand the signs that may indicate a child's welfare may be at risk and the procedures to follow if they have a concern. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder passes on her high expectations through a clear system of support and focused training to ensure her assistant provides high-quality teaching to children. The childminder shares information effectively with staff at other settings that children attend. This helps to provide consistency in children's learning and development. She routinely asks parents and children for their views. The childminder identifies precise targets to improve, which drives ongoing development. For instance, when purchasing new resources and equipment, children's opinions and wishes are fully considered.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant provide activities that follow children's interests. For example, children enjoy threading laces through leaf holes, supporting their small- muscle skills. Children demonstrate their active imaginations as they pretend to be adults making tea in the role-play kitchen. The childminder extends their play as she pretends to be a customer in the 'cafe'. Children develop a love of books. They enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to their favorite stories. The childminder helps them to understand that print carries meaning. They learn that they can gain useful information from books, such as the names of animals. The childminder guides younger children to experiment and explore the texture of dough and introduces colours to promote their learning. She skillfully helps children perfect their rolling skills and identify different sizes of dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very calm and nurturing approach, which helps children to settle very quickly into her care. She is knowledgeable about children's medical needs, such as allergies. Children have high self-esteem, and show they feel confident and happy. For example, they are curious about visitors and are keen to communicate with them. Children celebrate cultural festivals, such as Chinese New Year. This helps to support children's understanding of the wider community. Children learn about the natural world through activities that promote exploration and experimentation. For instance, younger children are excited to see the growth of caterpillars into butterflies and older children enjoy looking at a book describing their growing cycle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing a good range of skills for their future learning and their eventual move to school. They are confident and demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning. Children are articulate and have good listening and attention skills. They enjoy taking part in story and singing sessions and make valuable contributions. Children develop excellent physical skills. For example, they are confident to ride scooters up and down the patio, carefully negotiating any obstacles in their way.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479471 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10076155 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 - 11 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Fleet, Hampshire. The childminder works on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, term time only. The childminder works with an assistant. She holds qualified teacher status. The childminder provides funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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