Childminder EY552378

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and to protect their well-being. She has completed a broad range of safeguarding training. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify a child who may be at risk or is being abused. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. n The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. She successfully identifies possible hazards and describes the actions she takes to minimise these when children are present. The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. n The childminder explained how she places children's emotional well-being at the heart of her practice. She described how she supports children's self-esteem and builds their confidence, so they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder recognises the importance of developing effective partnerships with parents and

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describes how she will ensure they share information, so that she can support children's care and learning needs. n The childminder has a good variety of toys and resources in her home that cover the different areas of learning. Through discussion, the childminder shows how she will implement the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains that she will monitor and assess children's levels of development and plan activities to help them make progress. n The childminder shows a good understanding of self-evaluation. Since registration, she has reflected on her practice and made improvements to the service she provides. By attending training and researching topics, the childminder has increased her knowledge and skills in childcare and how to support children. For example, following 'mindfulness for children' training, she is creating a sensory garden for children to explore. She explained how

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This provision meets requirements

experiencing the different scents and textures of plants will help support children's well-being and learning. n The childminder is clear of her responsibility to keep records, and policies and procedures that are required for the safe and efficient management of her childminding setting. These include the recording of accidents and the administration of medication. The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles and care practices. She knows how to support children to learn to manage their personal care needs.

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This provision meets requirements

22 November 2019 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 EY552378 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10130918 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 5 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stubbington, Hampshire. She works Monday to Friday all year round and provides overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk, where the childminder talked about the different resources she provides and the activities she offers children. n A sample of documentation was viewed, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance, and policies and procedures. n The inspector looked around the childminder's house and garden and assessed the suitability of the premises for childminding. This included the safety of the home, the toys, resources and equipment available. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development, self-evaluation and safeguarding.

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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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22 November 2019 22 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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