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

The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment, where children feel safe and secure. Children have positive relationships with the childminder and have formed secure attachments with her. Children blow kisses to the childminder and cuddle up to her during play. These caring moments demonstrate children's emotional security.

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The provision is good

Children show good levels of engagement in activities. The childminder is developing her curriculum to support the individual needs of the children. She carefully plans activities and outings that will support their next steps in learning. She uses skillful questioning when reading and exploring stories together with children. This enhances opportunities for children to develop their language and vocabulary skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a calming and relaxing manner, which she uses to support children's behaviour. Children respond well to the childminder and are able to overcome conflicts with her guidance. Children behave well and are familiar with the routines and behavioural expectations. For instance, they happily help to tidy up, as the childminder engages them by turning the task into an inviting game.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well and confidently talks about how she plans to encourage their development. For example, she has started to take children to a weekly toddler group to further enhance their social skills and play. n Children have access to a variety of resources, which they confidently explore. The childminder provides children with opportunities to explore resources that they may not normally have in their home environments. She gathers information about children's home lives and interests when they start. This enables her to ensure that children are introduced to new ideas and resources. n Teaching is good and the childminder has a sound knowledge about the different stages of children's development. She consistently praises the children, who react with delight to her positive encouragement. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage children's mathematical abilities during activities

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need to do better?

and routines. For example, when reading interactive stories, she misses opportunities for counting. n The childminder provides children with various experiences that support their knowledge about the world around them. For example, she takes them on regular outings to the local library, museum and woodland parks. She uses these opportunities to teach children about risk and keeping safe while on outings, including road safety.

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need to do better?

24 October 2019 n The childminder role models good language and communication. She encourages children's independence during routines and activities, yet she does not always provide explanations as to why they are doing things in order to enhance their knowledge. For example, during handwashing routines, she does not explain why we wash our hands. n Self-evaluation is of high importance to the childminder. She is evolving her teaching and care by reviewing regularly what is working well and where she can improve. She is effective in identifying areas for development. For example, she recognises that she can enhance opportunities to support children's understanding of culture and differences further. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and shares information with them daily. Parents and families are pleased with how their children are settling, and report that the children are very happy in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps up to date with changes through the local council and early education associations. She also ensures she accesses regular training to strengthen her practice. For example, she recently undertook training about inclusion, which has positively impacted on how she plans activities for the different ages of children at her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children. She can identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child, and knows the relevant professionals to contact for guidance. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is also aware of wider safeguarding concerns. The premises are secure and the childminder completes ongoing risk assessments to ensure indoor and outdoor environments remain safe.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for mathematics during play to further develop children's abilities n provide clear explanations for children during activities and routines to support their understanding n develop opportunities for children to understand more about different cultures and traditions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548505 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10123471 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 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Alton, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Discussions were held with the childminder, children and carers at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled some of the childminders policies, procedures and paperwork. n The experiences of children were tracked by the inspector. n A meeting 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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Inspection activities

24 October 2019 24 October 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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