Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 16 October 2014

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n The childminder is highly experienced and continues to work with young children in another capacity. She throughly enjoys her work and maintains her fruitful long- standing partnerships with other early years professionals. These help her to keep up to date with current guidance and ideas for improving her practice. n The childminder has established a range of ways to share information, observations and assessments of children's achievements with their parents. She knows how to monitor children's progress to identify and address areas where they excel and where they may need more help. n The childminder knows the significance of developing effective partnerships with all those who care for the child to support continuity in their care and learning. She is experienced in preparing children for changes, such as welcoming new siblings, moving home, going to pre-school and starting school. n The childminder has clear policies and procedures to support children's health and well-

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being. She has a secure understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles and positive, confident behaviour in children. n The childminder is well trained and experienced in safeguarding and child protection issues. She knows who to contact in the event of a concern and has accumulated a wealth of useful information to share with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including policies, suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her extensive experience as a

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childminder and how she updated her knowledge and skills. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided in their letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 111754 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10083624 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 1997. She cares for children Monday to Friday for most of the year. The childminder holds a professional childcare qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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