Childminder EY456923

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The knowledgeable and enthusiastic childminder consistently provides an extensive variety of interesting activities to encourage children to develop very positive attitudes to learning. Children's emotional and physical well-being are nurtured exceptionally well, enabling children to build self-confidence and make excellent progress. Children behave well and interact superbly with the childminder. Children clearly enjoy the company of the childminder and the many activities she provides. They eagerly participate, listen attentively and show increasing curiosity. For instance, toddlers show amazement and laugh as they manage to press buttons and keys on the keyboard to make musical sounds. They bob up and down to the music.

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The provision is outstanding

Communication and language is encouraged superbly. The childminder provides a clear narrative to her and the children's actions. She listens attentively to responses from the children and uses expression in her voice and actions as she responds. For example, when a toddler babbles she responds, modelling language clearly.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder expertly includes mathematical language in her conversations with young children. She refers to size, colour, pattern and shape as she interacts with them. For example, when a young child tries to sit in a container she explains, 'You are too big'.

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need to do better?

n The outstanding childminder consistently provides a high-quality curriculum covering all areas of learning. All children make excellent progress over time and develop secure foundations for their future learning. n Careful consideration is given to every aspect of the provision. For example, the storage of resources enables young children to safely and freely access items that are safe and of interest to them. The hallway provides an area where children can display their creations if they want to. This helps to encourage their independence, self-esteem and sense of achievement. n Children quickly become engrossed in activities they enjoy. The childminder expertly plans activities that harness children's interests and provide scope to extend learning. For example, young children's curiosity for what is inside a colourful bag, successfully provides an excellent opportunity to encourage language and physical skills as they retrieve each toy animal from the bag.

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n Children develop their independence relevant to their age and abilities. For example, young children learn to independently get a tissue and blow their noses as they look in the low level mirror. They learn to dispose of the tissue hygienically, then wash their hands. The childminder demonstrates and encourages children, skilfully supporting their increasing independence and

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10 February 2020 awareness of good health and hygiene routines. n Children benefit from many outings in the local community. For example, children visited the local Remembrance Day bench in the park, created Remembrance Day poppies, and discussed family history. On another occasion, they made birthday cards for the Queen and were delighted to receive a response from her. Photographs of events such as these provide valuable opportunities for children to encourage recall, promote discussion and increase knowledge of the world around them. n The childminder places high value on the information parents share about their children. She uses it very successfully to plan for and enhance children's learning experiences. Books and song and rhyme sheets are easily available for parents to take home to use with their children. This helps to encourage children's learning at home further. n Parent comments indicate they can see the excellent progress their children

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make. Some are amazed at the knowledge their children gain. For example, one parent commented that her child learnt in role play how to put someone in the recovery position and call emergency services. n Strong professional partnerships are successfully fostered. The childminder provides a transition report when children move on to school and understands the importance of sharing regular information with teaching staff. n The childminder is passionate about her role. She reflects on and evaluates her work to ensure she is maintaining the highest standards for all children. She is knowledgeable about children's development, attends training and reads relevant literature to continuously build her knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder diligently keeps up to date with current safeguarding practice. She has an excellent awareness of potential indicators of abuse or neglect and knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns for the welfare of a child. She very clearly understands the importance of working with other agencies to promote children's safety and welfare. Comprehensive risk assessment and risk management, both in the home and on outings, help to promote the children's safety effectively. Great care is taken to ensure toys and resources are well maintained and appropriate to children's age and stage of development. Important information about children's medical and dietary needs is respected to ensure they receive appropriate care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456923 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10075336 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Andover, Hampshire. She provides care from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector toured the premises and discussed how the space and resources are used. n The inspector observed the childminder and children at play and discussed their activities. n The inspector took into consideration written comments from parents. n The childminder provided a variety of certificates, records and documents for the inspector to see. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's learning and development.

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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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