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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are curious learners and investigate their environment with genuine interest. For example, they enthusiastically hide animals in straw and explore a variety of other textures, such as stones. Children have many opportunities to enjoy fresh air. They exercise in the garden, such as bouncing on the small trampoline and riding bikes. Children participate in a range of outings in the community. For example, they enjoy visits to the library and local groups. They walk to nearby woods and learn to take safe risk, such as using apparatus at the park. Children know that they have to hold hands with the childminder when they are next to a road, and older children are encouraged to 'stop, look and listen' before they cross. Children have regular opportunities to learn about shapes and numbers and to develop early counting skills. For example, they sing number rhymes and show an early understanding of calculation. Children are confident

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The provision is good

communicators. They have many opportunities to use their imagination and eagerly engage in play alongside their friends. For instance, children pretend to be pirates and dinosaurs. They make animal sounds and express themselves confidently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good partnerships with staff at other settings that children also attend. She has formed close links that support children's individual needs and ensure continuity of care and learning for children. n Partnerships with parents are very good. They comment positively about the varied activities offered to children and the learning opportunities their children have when out in the community. n The childminder is nurturing and teaches younger children effectively to be kind and polite to others. Children's behaviour is good and different age groups play happily together. They listen to each other, offer help and consider the views of others. n The childminder knows children well. She monitors children's development effectively and regularly reviews her observations and assessments. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and plans activities that follow their interests.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers children varied and nutritious snacks and meals that meet their dietary requirements. She supports children's independence. For instance, children make their own sandwiches and learn to make healthy choices. n The childminder evaluates her setting to help raise the quality of her good provision, and regularly updates her skills and knowledge. For example, following recent training, she is implementing strategies to support children's early literacy skills further. However, these are not fully embedded to help her deliver teaching at the highest levels. n The childminder builds strong bonds with children and supports them to build

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need to do better?

19 September 2019 secure emotional attachments. For example, children discuss family photographs and past activities at the setting. The childminder helps children to increase in confidence with their language skills. For instance, she listens with interest as they talk about their families.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She completes safeguarding training to update her knowledge and is familiar with the local procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder works hard to provide children with a safe and secure environment. She carries out risk assessments regularly in her home and garden to eliminate any potential hazards.

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should:

n continue to build on existing teaching strengths to consistently provide highly challenging play and learning experiences for older children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291468 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10108580 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Fleet, Hampshire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed aspects of how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's assessment records.

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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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