Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 9 July 2019 Previous inspection date 21 September 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 Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They seek her out to play with them and she is an engaging play partner. Children happily greet the childminder when they are dropped off and they settle quickly in her warm and attentive care. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents from the outset. She asks parents about what their children can do at home and what interests them. The childminder uses this information effectively to plan activities and experiences that engage children and support the next steps in their learning. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She teaches them to use good manners and to follow simple rules and boundaries. Children behave well. n The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure a high level of consistency and continuity for children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

n Children have many opportunities to learn about the local community. For example, they visit local parks and beaches and meet other children at social gatherings. This helps children to develop an understanding of the diversity in the wider world. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of learning opportunities that arise as children play to challenge their learning even further. n Children do not always have the opportunities and encouragement they need to develop skills, such as tidying up, to help support them develop a sense of responsibility.

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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 ensure that opportunities are not missed to extend and deepen children's learning even further during their play, to help raise outcomes for children to a higher level n consistently promote and encourage children to develop skills that support care and respect for their learning environment and that will support them to develop a sense of responsibility.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played. She listened to their interactions and talked to them at appropriate times. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks and children's records. n The inspector took note of written views from parents. n The inspector viewed areas of the house and garden used for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is proactive in continually seeking out opportunities to develop her own skills and knowledge, such as through attending training. She reflects that she now has a better understanding of how to support children's learning through play and how to develop children's communication skills. Any changes and improvements made to the setting are well considered and designed to improve children's outcomes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She understands her responsibility to promote children's well-being at all times. The childminder knows what actions to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She provides a safe environment for children to play and learn in. The childminder identifies any possible hazards and takes appropriate action to minimise risks to children. Parents report they are very happy with the care and learning the childminder provides

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She makes accurate observations of their learning and development and regularly tracks the progress they make. The childminder quickly identifies any weaker areas in a child's learning and makes plans for additional support to close gaps. For example, a floating and sinking activity provided children with the opportunity to learn new words. This supports children's communication development effectively. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences to help their physical development. For instance, they dig enthusiastically outdoors, squash and squeeze 'magic sand' and use tweezers to pick up small figures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a wide variety of resources to engage them in their play and help support their learning. For example, they delight in playing with a wide range of different types of wild-animal figures. The childminder carefully considers children's interests when choosing resources. For example, she ensures there are plenty of balls to play with for children who enjoy football. The childminder works well with parents to encourage children to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. She provides children with a range of nutritious snacks and teaches them about good hygiene through daily routines, such as effective handwashing. The childminder offers warm praise to children, which helps to build their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated and independent. They make decisions and choices, such as what to play with and where to play in the setting. Children readily play with their friends and demonstrate effective communication and social skills. They learn about the sounds that letters make and to recognise numbers. This helps to support their early reading and mathematical development. Children make good progress from their starting points and are ready to move on to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435753 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063263 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 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Gosport, in Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. She also provides before- and after-school care on Thursdays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant 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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Registers

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