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 are extremely happy and demonstrate that they feel safe. Young babies develop a strong bond with the childminder. They listen well and develop early communication skills as they interact happily. For instance, young babies respond with great excitement as they look for rubber ducks hidden beneath material.

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The provision is good

The childminder has an effective settling-in procedure. She works in partnership with parents to identify children's initial starting points and capabilities. The childminder encourages parents to bring their children for settling-in visits before they start. This helps to support children's sense of belonging. In addition to this, the childminder follows the home routines of young babies. This helps children to make a smooth transition to her setting and they settle with ease. Children follow the childminder's simple rules and boundaries. They behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that are stimulating and engage the interests of children and young babies. This is illustrated as children delight in playing with wet and dry cereal in a large tray. They enjoy squashing and crunching the cereal with their hands. The childminder encourages new vocabulary as she introduces words such as 'gooey' and 'crunchy' to describe the different textures. However, she does not maximise opportunities in the environment to support children's early literacy skills and their understanding that print carries meaning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. She is professional, organised and has procedures to ensure she promotes children's welfare effectively at all times. The childminder places a sharp focus on children's communication and language development. For example, she sings a variety of nursery rhymes. This helps to support children's growing vocabulary. n Children enjoy the childminder's company. They form good attachments to her and her family, helping them to feel secure and settled. The childminder understands and meets children's care needs effectively. For instance, during milk feeds, the childminder cuddles babies close, promoting eye contact and reassurance. This helps to support young children's emotional well-being. n The childminder uses information obtained from observations to plan relevant activities with focused learning targets. She builds upon children's interests and

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abilities to carefully plan a programme of learning. Children are motivated and show high levels of concentration. For example, young babies spend time figuring out how things work, opening and closing doors and flaps, and fitting items into different-sized spaces. They quickly work out how the buttons make different sounds. This helps to excite young children's curiosity. n The childminder is keen to continuously improve her provision. However, she

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need to do better?

18 November 2019 has not yet targeted her professional development programme to help to raise her teaching skills even higher. n Children's health is promoted well. Children learn to develop a taste for healthy foods and learn the importance of physical activity. For example, children go on nature walks and visit local play parks. This helps to contribute to their physical well-being. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed about the experiences she provide for children, through daily discussions. The childminder regularly provides parents with information about their children's learning and development. She works closely with them to support children's development at home. For instance, she sends home books and resources to ignite conversations about their learning at the setting. n Children enjoy plenty of outings in the wider community. For example, they thoroughly enjoy exciting trips arranged by the childminder, including to the

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beach, the aquarium and to visit the animals at the local farm. n Children explore and investigate materials using all of their senses. For example, they relish exploring toy farm animals hidden in wet and dry cereal. The childminder weaves mathematical language into the activity, for example, by counting the number of animals they can find. The childminder provides an ongoing commentary for children's play and introduces new vocabulary by naming the different animals. Although the childminder provides rich experiences for children to hear new words, there is scope to improve the opportunities children have to understand that print carries meaning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong ability to recognise when a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. She keeps up to date with changes to any child protection issues and current legislation. For example, when she received new information regarding the change of procedures within her area, she made her own further enquiries from websites and written publications. This helps to ensure she is up to date and building her knowledge. The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of their personal safety. For example, she encourages children to help her assess risks and hazards on their walks to and from school.

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should:

n extend existing opportunities for children to see print and understand that print carries meaning n strengthen plans for professional development with a precise focus on continuous improvement of teaching abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550562 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10126973 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 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and works with another childminder who lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. She operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 2pm for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector conducted a learning walk to view the provision and discuss the planning for children's learning. n The inspector looked at documentation, including the safeguarding policy and training certificates. n Discussions took place between the inspector and the childminder about the activities that she plans and how these activities benefit children's learning and development. n The childminder explained how she plans for children's learning and the experiences she wants to provide for them. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

18 November 2019 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

18 November 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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