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 Good

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The provision is good

Children establish a good understanding of the world they live in. They examine a variety of leaves in different shapes and sizes. Children make observations about what they see. They freely explore the play area and collect tubes of paint for creative activities. The childminder reinforces children's knowledge of colour as she encourages them to spot shades that they recognise. The childminder enthusiastically teaches children new skills. However, sometimes she speaks very quickly and does not give children time to consider how they want to respond. The childminder plans an exciting range of activities, taking into account children's individual interests. Young children display good concentration skills as they sit and paint their own pictures. Children are respectful towards the childminder at all times. They politely ask for any toys they would like to play with.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a range of opportunities for physical play. Children wear appropriate clothing as they enthusiastically jump in puddles and explore the wet garden. The childminder continues to build on children's physical strength and skills. For instance, she takes them to the park and encourages them to use much larger pieces of play equipment. Children enjoy climbing, jumping and investigating different outdoor spaces. The childminder has identified that children are not as interested in trying new foods, although she has ideas about how to develop this area of her practice.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children how to evaluate risks for themselves. She demonstrates this when she encourages children to use a crossing light system while out in the local community. Children identify when it is safe to cross the road with her close supervision. Children learn good safety habits. They use these when they are out and about with their own families. n Children feel safe in the childminder's company. The childminder is sensitive towards children's needs as she carefully lifts them onto the changing table. She offers children plenty of reassurance when they need it. She encourages them to calm down very quickly if they show any frustration. Children learn to handle their own feelings very well. n The childminder is animated as she talks to children about a range of different topics. However, sometimes she rushes through conversations without allowing children time to fully process information. Children are, however, very happy to

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need to do better?

share ideas. n The childminder frequently modifies her practice to suit the need of both children and parents. She regularly seeks parents' views, for instance when she sends out questionnaires. Parents are happy with the high-quality care the childminder provides. They are confident to share any concerns with the

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need to do better?

25 September 2019 childminder as they know she resolves any issues quickly. n Professional development is high on the childminder's list of priorities. The childminder meets up with other childcare practitioners in the local area to share new ideas. She also accesses a range of different courses to fit in with her working hours. Recently she listened to a webinar which focused on helping her to understand changes that affect her work with children. n The childminder assists children as she helps them to develop highly effective hygiene routines. Young children independently fold out their own stools in the bathroom so they are able to easily reach the tap. They ask to use the bathroom to wash their hands after taking part in messy activities. n Children adopt many good habits which support their good health. The childminder reminds children to drink lots of water and she talks to them about good dental hygiene. She is exploring how she can encourage children to taste

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need to do better?

more healthy foods. n The childminder notices the changing interests of children. She provides interesting toys for children of all ages. She recognised that older school children who visit her particularly enjoy using their imagination and design skills. For instance, recently they made paper fortune tellers. Children had fun playing with these together. Other children chose to make colourful bracelets to take home. n The childminder invites parents to share all details about children's learning. She promptly completes the two to three year progress check and knows exactly how she can help children move on in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder frequently reads new information about safeguarding. She accesses a range of relevant courses to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows how to raise concerns about children's welfare to appropriate agencies to keep them safe. The childminder monitors the use of all technology. She talks to parents and children about the safe use of mobile phones in her home as well as checking that children can only access suitable websites. The childminder keeps a precise record of any accidents or incidents she responds to. She lets parents know when she administers first aid to children so they can follow up with more treatment at home if required.

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should:

n provide time for children to think about the information they are being given and to decide how they want to respond during conversation n increase opportunities for young children to begin to learn about healthy foods, including trying new tastes and textures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274736 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063198 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 2 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in a residential area of Fareham, Hampshire. The childminder's service is open Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she arranges the play area to meet children's needs. n The childminder and the inspector discussed an activity, and they talked about how to extend children's learning further. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at a suitable time about her safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector read feedback about the childminder's service written by a range of different parents.

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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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