Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 24 March 2015

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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 collects information from parents when children first start at the setting. She finds out what children already know and can do. She uses this information well to plan to meet individual children's needs from the outset. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder gets to know individual children's personalities well. Children have a good sense of belonging and positive levels of well-being and self-esteem. n The childminder keeps parents informed about the experiences that she provides for children through daily discussions and the sharing of children's learning journals. This enhances parents' understanding about how to best support their children's learning at home. n Children have time to make their own choices in play. The childminder and her assistant skilfully support children's learning. For example, they ask questions that help to promote children's thinking skills well.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has not fully explored ways to enhance the professional development of her assistant in order to further extend her knowledge to a higher level. n The childminder and her assistant have not organised the snack-time routine to meet the needs of all the children, including the very youngest. Children sometimes start to eat their snack before it is appropriate and before they are sat down.

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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 explore additional professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to an even higher level n review the snack-time routine to ensure it consistently meets the needs of all children, including the very youngest.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities. n The inspector spoke with children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records. n The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant have high standards and strive to provide the best care for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of how to recognise if a child's welfare may be at risk and know how to protect them from harm. The childminder implements robust risk assessments in her home and on outings to ensure children's safety is made a priority. She ensures all required documentation is in place, including policies, procedures and written permissions from parents. The childminder reflects on her own practice, considering the views of her assistant and those who use her service. She has attended a range of training in order to keep her knowledge up to date and has used this to further enhance her practice, such as when supporting older children's transitions to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant plan a good range of age-appropriate activities that successfully support all areas of children's development. For example, they use role play to help children understand how a table is laid at mealtimes. The childminder completes regular and accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She monitors children's development well. This helps her to plan effectively for what children need to learn next. The childminder shares this information with her assistant and children's parents. Children are motivated to explore, play and learn. They develop good skills in communication, language and literacy. For example, they enjoy listening to favourite stories, recalling the next part and anticipating the ending.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have a very calm and nurturing approach, which helps children to settle very quickly into their care. Children demonstrate good social skills and behaviour. They are aware of the childminder's expectations. Older children show kindness and respect to younger children, for example, when they involve them in their play. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to take turns, share and listen to each other. The childminder places a high emphasis on raising children's self- esteem. For example, children take it in turns to lead a song of their choice with the group, handing out props and conducting from the front. The childminder and her assistant support children effectively to understand the importance of following a healthy lifestyle and provide children with healthy food and extended access to the outside space. This ensures all children are able to be physically active each day. For example,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

they play football or complete a small obstacle course.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are in receipt of additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. Young children help to tidy away items when they finish with them, such as toys and books. Children acquire good skills in mathematics. For example, they confidently count back from five while singing a variety of number rhymes. This helps to build on their initial understanding of number sequences. Children develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433336 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10060993 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Fleet, Hampshire and works with an assistant. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, all year round, and is also registered to care for one child overnight. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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