Childminder EY345647

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 5 July 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 childminder regularly evaluates her provision. She seeks feedback from parents and monitors the changing interests of individual children, to support continuous improvement. For example, she has recently introduced a cosy learning environment where children can relax and enjoy books outside. n Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They say their children are making good progress and benefit from the wide range of experiences that she offers. n The childminder observes children as they play. She knows children well and plans a good range of activities that support their emerging interests and stage of development. All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n The childminder works closely with a network of other childminders. She regularly organises activities with them and the children in their care. This helps children to build strong relationships with others.

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This provision is good

n Children enjoy first-hand learning opportunities as they explore their local community. This includes visits to local shops, and walks to the river and around nature trails. n The childminder forms good partnerships with others who work with the children. She keeps them well informed about children's achievements, for example through regular discussions and written reports. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and develop children's understanding of mathematical language in their play. n On occasions, the childminder does not consistently help children learn how to manage their own risks.

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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 develop further opportunities to challenge children's mathematical language during their play n provide more continual support for children to learn how to manage risks and keep themselves safe.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder pays good attention to developing the quality of her practice. She undertakes her own research and continues to update her skills. For example, she has recently incorporated further learning experiences outdoors to help build on children's imagination curiosity skills. The childminder uses many meaningful methods to communicate with parents and successfully involves them in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and supports them to develop their knowledge. Children creatively use and combine the resources available and extend their ideas as they play. For example, during role-play activities they find a range of natural resources and inform the childminder that they are building a fire. Children find rings to hold the sticks together. They enjoy solving problems and confidently talk about what they are doing. The childminder listens to children and extends their language skills well. For example, she repeats back the correct pronunciation of words to expand children's growing vocabulary. The childminder consistently engages children in discussion and gives them time to discuss their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children are eager to explore their surroundings and make choices in their play. The childminder visits children in their home prior to starting at the setting. She uses effective settling-in arrangements and develops a strong bond with every child. The childminder gives children clear messages about why it is important to have a healthy diet. For example, she uses diverse ways to encourage them to try a range of nutritious food, such as making fruit lollies. Children develop their physical skills as they play. For example, they confidently use tweezers to pick up small objects. The childminder promotes diversity well. She makes sure that she acknowledges and celebrates all children's cultures and family traditions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and eager to learn. They listen intently to stories, are eager to contribute their ideas and recall in detail the stories that the childminder reads to them. Children enjoy the good range of mark-making activities both inside and outside. They gain the skills they will need to help them towards their next stage of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345647 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10073813 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Chineham, Hampshire. She operates on weekdays from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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