Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 13 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. For example, she knows the importance of reviewing her policies, procedures, training and risk assessments to support children's health, safety and well-being. n The childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of all aspects of safeguarding matters. She knows how to protect the children in her care. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder knows the importance of helping children to understand and respect the needs and differences of others. The childminder has a clear awareness of planning for children as individuals. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is aware of the importance of assessing children's starting points and planning well for their next steps of learning. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a broad range of toys and resources. She understands the importance of planning interesting and challenging learning experiences for children. She knows how to carefully monitor the developmental progress children make. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the progress check and assessment for children aged two. n Strategies to reflect on practice and improve the provision of care provided are well established. The childminder understands the importance of updating her skills and knowledge on a regular basis.

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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 had a tour of the home and viewed the areas that would be used by children. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she has updated her skills and knowledge. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of

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the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501840 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10080189 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 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Hook, Hampshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday for most weeks of the year. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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