Childminder 150899

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children have strong relationships with the childminder. They are happy, settled and show high levels of self-confidence, which helps to build good levels of emotional well-being. Children show an understanding of personal safety and know how to use scissors safely. They are keen to learn and persevere for some time until they succeed in cutting straight lines. They decide to cut out small shapes and show an understanding of mathematical concepts such as 'more than' and 'less than'. Children know where to access additional resources, such as paper and pens. They express their thoughts and ideas and talk about their drawings.

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The provision is good

Children show that they love books. They listen intently and are keen to tell visitors they can choose books of interest from the library. Children show good problem- solving skills. For example, they enthusiastically connect their train track together and successfully complete puzzles. They scrutinise each piece of track and consider carefully before trying to fit it where they think it should go. Children show an interest in the world around them and talk about the weather as it changes during the day. They have excellent opportunities to explore their local community, such as going on walks to the nature reserve. This builds on their interest in the natural world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents. She provides them with detailed information about their child's learning needs and guidance to support their children at home. Parents value their partnerships with the childminder. They give highly positive feedback on the service they receive, such as the the wide range of activities that she provides for children. n The childminder supports children's awareness of personal hygiene well. For instance, she reminds children when they sneeze or cough, to cover their mouths and to wash their hands. n The childminder provides a wide range of challenging learning experiences. Children focus for long periods of time and demonstrate their willingness to develop new skills with confidence. For example, they practise bouncing and catching balls and show pride in their achievements. n Children learn to count and to recognise shapes and numbers in their play. For

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need to do better?

example, they show good control of their movements and focus intently as they draw around shapes. They confidently name the shapes they draw and compare differences in size. n Children have excellent opportunities to play outdoors each day. They enjoy walks, such as to local parks and playgrounds. This helps children to develop their physical skills and to learn about the wider world. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning accurately. She

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need to do better?

23 September 2019 makes good use of this information to plan for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated to learn and benefit from a joined-up approach that meets their individual needs. n The childminder reflects on the service she provides to identify where she can develop this further. However, she does not always focus her professional development sharply enough to drive forward the quality of teaching and her provision to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow to report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that she updates her training in first aid and safeguarding, including wider safeguarding issues. For example, she is clear about the importance of monitoring children's non-attendance. The childminder supervises children vigilantly. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe for children. She allows them to move around freely and stays close by to supervise them.

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should:

n focus sharply on opportunities for professional development to help raise the already good quality of teaching and provision to the highest level; in particular to fully embed learning experiences that support children's development needs, to build even further on their skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 150899 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063339 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 3 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 29 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in the Hedge End area of Southampton, Hampshire. She operates from Monday to Wednesday during term time only. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's assessment records.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

23 September 2019 23 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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