Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the value of professional development and evaluating her practice. For example, recent training has improved her knowledge and understanding of how to promote diversity in the setting. n The childminder is able to explain how to support children to be independent. For instance, she encourages them from a young age to take an active part in their own self-care. The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour effectively, teaching them to take turns and to be kind to each other. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides daily opportunities for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise. The childminder organises regular outside activities, such as playing at local parks. n The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with parents and other professionals. This helps to provide children with

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continuity of learning and care. n The childminder completes regular safeguarding training. She knows the signs that a child might be at risk of abuse. The childminder understands who to contact if a concern should arise. She places a robust emphasis on children's safety. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments, which help her to identify and minimise any hazards to children. n The childminder is knowledgeable about child development. She knows how to plan exciting activities and outings to support children's learning and development. The childminder uses each child's starting points, observations and assessments to plan activities. The childminder considers what it is children need to learn, and builds on their learning.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY548859 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10126974 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 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Farnborough, Hampshire and provides care for children Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Discussion took place to check that the childminder understands and meets all statutory requirements. n A range of documentation was looked at, including safeguarding policies and training certificates. n The inspector checked the safety of the premises and looked at risk assessments. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk.

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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

9 December 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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