Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She has in- depth knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is fully aware of the action she must take if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. n All actions raised at the previous inspection have been addressed and the childminder meets the statutory requirements of registration. n The childminder has undergone relevant training to improve her practice. She has particularly improved upon her knowledge of how to ensure children are appropriately challenged and kept interested in the activities she provides. The childminder has plans in place to continue to enhance her professional development. n The childminder has detailed plans of the curriculum she offers. This includes a wealth of opportunities for children to explore local communities and which is based on children's interests, abilities and what they need to learn next. The

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This provision meets requirements

childminder has a robust understanding of how children learn. n The childminder is aware of the benefits of working closely with parents, outside agencies and other providers. She knows the value of how this helps to meet children's needs and to ensure continuity of their learning and progress. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She ensures that these expectations are clear and understood so children know what is expected of them. n The childminder is aware of how to promote independence in children's learning and experiences. She has a particular focus on self-care and knows how to support children through weaning, toilet training and getting dressed independently.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541441 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10101763 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 to 0 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Nursling, Southampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n Documents, including accident records, qualifications and development plans, were sampled by the inspector. n The inspector completed a tour of the premises and discussed how the childminder ensures the premises are safe and suitable. n The inspector assessed how well the childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the statutory requirements. n The inspector explored the childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. n A discussion about how the childminder addressed previous weaknesses of the provision was held between the inspector and the childminder.

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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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20 September 2019 20 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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