Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 9 July 2019 Previous inspection date 14 December 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 provides a welcoming home environment. She makes time to speak with parents on arrival, and provides engaging activities for children. This contributes to helping children settle quickly at the start of their day. n The childminder has clear expectations for young children and supports them effectively to make good progress. For example, she recognises when it is appropriate to support very young children to complete a task without taking over. n Children's emotional well-being is important to the childminder. Strong attachments with children allow them to fully explore their environment with confidence. n The childminder undertakes thorough risk assessments and minimises possible risks in her premises and other environments. As a result, children are able to play safely. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to access appropriate training and support tools that can help to enhance her practice. For instance, a focus on music and

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This provision is good

singing has had an impact on children's developing communication skills. n The childminder places parental engagement at the heart of her setting. As a result, parents engage well and take an active role in decisions about their children's care and education. n Occasionally, the childminder does not use opportunities to engage children in sustained play, which can help improve concentration and problem-solving skills. n The childminder does not always share information with other professionals, such as health visitors, to more quickly identify and close gaps in children's development.

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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 build on existing knowledge to make greater use of opportunities to engage children in sustained play n explore ways to establish consistent, effective working relationships with relevant professional agencies, including local health visitors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector spoke with parents and took further written views into account. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's paperwork and records, including tracking documents and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to check and monitor children's progress. She works closely with parents so that she is well informed about what children know and can do when they start at the setting. A broad range of experiences are on offer for children. The childminder has a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and is able to accurately identify areas for development. For example, since her last inspection she has undertaken a qualification at level 3, to extend her teaching skills and practice knowledge. To support this further, she evaluates her service using parents' views. Parents are happy with the services and speak highly of the childminder. One parent shared with the inspector that her son is always happy to be there and stated, 'I just think that she's amazing'. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children's welfare. She has a

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

thorough understanding of how to identify, record and report concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works hard to ensure that her teaching is of a high standard. She pays particular attention to the communication and language development of young children. For example, she reinforces the use of words in nursery rhymes with appropriate actions. Babies are provided with a range of opportunities to use and develop both smaller and larger muscles. For example, early signs of walking are strongly supported through creative opportunities to pull themselves up to standing. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed the resources available for children to experiment with making marks and develop their early writing skills. Parents share information about their child's development which is used effectively to support their next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and gentle manner. As a result, children develop strong relationships with her. This means that children feel safe, secure and able to enjoy their learning. The childminders supports the development of children's independence skills well. This allows them to explore their surroundings and confidently seek support from adults when appropriate. The childminder sets clear, consistent expectations for acceptable behaviour in her setting. She adapts these to help children of various ages and needs to understand how to engage meaningfully with their surroundings. Children spend time in the local community, for example at the recreation ground and other local childminding settings. This helps to enrich their experiences and enables them to learn about the wider community. The childminder understands the importance of good hygiene procedures and has created a clean environment for children to access.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across the curriculum, confidently developing skills for their next stage of learning and development. Babies are able to choose what they would like to play with from a selection of resources. They move around the room independently, helping to build on their interests and develop their motivation for learning. Children know when to seek the childminder out for support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217335 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063185 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Locks Heath, Hampshire. She operates on weekdays for most of the year. The childminder receives government funding for the provision of 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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