Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 4 June 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She understands the importance of monitoring attendance and keeping up to date with new legislation and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder knows how to provide a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. She has a good understanding of how to identify potential risks to children and how to take action to minimise these. n The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's learning to monitor their progress. She knows how to help identify any emerging gaps in their development and plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder knows how to work in partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She understands the importance of sharing information with other

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professionals involved in children's care, to help provide continuity in children's learning and development. n The childminder understands how to reflect on her practice and shows a strong commitment towards ongoing improvement. She has addressed the recommendations set at her last inspection. For example, she has enhanced the variety of books children can choose from, including adding books that are linked to topics children study at school. n The childminder knows how to provide a welcoming and inclusive setting. She understands how to promote children's positive behaviour and how to help children learn to value and respect the differing needs of their friends.

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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 viewed the areas of the childminder's home that would be used for children's care. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and suitability checks. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and

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understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she would work in partnership with parents and plan for children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365655 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10060783 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Sarisbury Green, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide 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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