Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children develop their communication and language skills very well. For example, the childminder models words clearly and uses descriptive language to help them build on their vocabulary. She uses her knowledge and understanding of phonics to teach children accurately about letters and the sounds they represent. Children flourish in their communication and language development. Children explore the welcoming, homely environment with excitement and motivation. The childminder has a very calm and nurturing attitude. She is kind and caring in her approach, which helps children to feel safe and secure. She consistently provides a good quality of care for children and their families.

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The provision is good

Children are empowered by the childminder to make independent decisions and to engage in self-led play. She organises her curriculum based on the children's interests. The childminder uses information gained from observations well to identify where children are in their learning and how she can support their development. However, she does not always share information with other settings that the children attend to ensure continuity and consistency of education.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. They use good manners and always tidy away after themselves with little encouragement from the childminder.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy including the childminder in their play. They receive lots of praise for their efforts, to help build on their increasing self-esteem and confidence. They frequently laugh and share fun experiences with the childminder, which nourishes these genuine relationships. For example, the childminder supports children in identifying numbers and colours as they throw balls at a target. n The childminder works closely with parents. She invites parents and children to attend settling-in sessions when they first start. This helps children to become familiar with the childminder and her environment. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's care and prior abilities. This helps her to meet and to plan for children's indvidual needs. n The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She shares this information with parents, such as through a daily diary, and talks

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need to do better?

to them about their child's progress. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home. However, she does not always build effective partnerships with other settings to ensure high levels of consistency in children's learning. n The childminder is experienced and the quality of education is good. For example, children develop early literacy skills as they listen to stories with

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11 September 2019 anticipation and eagerness. The childminder challenges them to recall stories and assist in turning pages. They are well prepared for their future learning. n Children's mathematical skills are supported well. They enjoy fun activities that help develop their mathematical skills. For example, they count and organise the tomatoes that they have grown in the garden. n The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of the world around them. For example, as children play with the animal dominos they confidently name the animals that are familiar to them. The childminder extends the learning using different sounds the animals make and naming them. n Children's emotional security and well-being are paramount to the childminder's practice. Each child is cherished, and their individual uniqueness is valued and nurtured in this remarkably welcoming and exceptionally loving setting. For

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example, they delight in showing photos of themselves and talk about different activities that they have done at the childminder's home. n Parents are very complimentary and happy with the care and education that the childminder provides. The childminder communicates effectively with the parents. She completes regular observations and shares these with parents, discussing their children's progress. This supports parents to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder is reflective. She evaluates the care she offers. She is able to identify her strengths and knows the areas for improvement. However, she does not always gather parents' views to help her to evaluate all areas of her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has updated her safeguarding training. She has a good awareness of her role and responsibilities and knows the procedures to follow to keep children safe. She has knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and ensures that all her policies are updated to reflect these. This helps her to keep children safe from harm. The childminder knows the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and fully understands how to report child protection concerns. The childminder carries out daily safety checks to help reduce hazards and minimise accidents. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to a high level.

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should:

n strengthen links with other settings children attend and share information about learning to help to complement teaching and optimise outcomes for children n consider further ways of gathering the views of parents to support evaluation of all areas of the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548313 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10108309 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Fleet, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed how the childminder promotes children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She discussed with the childminder how she establishes effective partnerships with parents. n The inspector discussed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.

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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

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