Childminder EY549539

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 have lots of fun with the childminder. They spend a lot of time outdoors exploring different places in their community. For example, children enjoy picking blackberries and going for walks on the towpath near the childminder's house. Older children learn to retrieve information from technology. They research online how the towpath was used by horses and boats historically. All children feel safe and secure with the warm and caring childminder. They approach her regularly for reassurance and cuddles. Children have positive attitudes to learning and enjoy their time with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans experiences which support children to learn about people who are different to themselves. For instance, she takes them to visit people who live in a care home for the elderly. Children enjoy listening to stories on these occasions and meeting new people. They learn how to say words in different languages. For example, the childminder introduces the words for 'hello' from different countries during imaginative play.

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The provision is good

Children get lots of opportunities to develop their creativity and early literacy skills. The childminder organises craft sessions which explore a range of topics. Children learn about different cultural festivals and they enjoy story time and rhyme times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder introduces the language of mathematics during activities. Children are encouraged to count things on their nature walks, such as sticks and dogs. Children learn the names of shapes as they thread them onto strings. They sort pom-poms into groups of colours using tweezers. These activities help them develop the small muscles in their hands in readiness for future writing. n The childminder explains small risks to children as they explore the natural world. They learn that holly is not safe to touch and how to stay safe by the water. Children learn how to hold scissors and how to climb on their favourite log safely. n Overall the childminder is a good communicator and teaches effectively. However, at times she misses opportunities to model simple language and give the youngest children enough time to respond to questions. This means they do not fully engage and share their thoughts during some activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a positive role model. She clearly explains to children how to be considerate to each other. She offers timely reminders for children to think when their behaviour is not kind and re-directs them to share toys. Children are reminded to say please and thank you. This supports them to develop good manners. n The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge about how children learn. She

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need to do better?

13 January 2020 undertakes regular training and reads articles which help her identify different ways in which children learn. The childminder assesses what children know and can do. She shares this information with parents and plans fun homework projects to support children to fill any gaps in their knowledge. Parents report that they value these activities and the regular feedback about their children's development. n Overall, the childminder supports children's independence skills through a well- planned environment that enables children to make choices about what they would like to play with next. However, she occasionally misses opportunities for children to develop their independence skills as she carries out tasks for them that they could do themselves. For example, the childminder did not encourage children to pour their drinks or set the table. n The childminder evaluates her setting effectively and acts on suggestions from

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parents. For instance, following feedback from a parent, she has introduced a new gymnastics session each week. Children love to use the trampoline, balance on beams and develop their coordination. They get lots of fresh air and exercise with the childminder every day. They are provided with nutritious food and snacks. This all helps them to learn about healthy lifestyles. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how to provide a well- balanced curriculum. She plans activities which help children develop in all areas of learning. They make good progress from their starting points and learn lots of skills which prepare them well for future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is dedicated to developing her knowledge of how to keep children safe. She undertakes yearly training courses and uses a variety of opportunities online to refresh her knowledge. The childminder clearly explains the importance of being vigilant to signs of abuse. She recognises her duty to make sure children and families are not drawn into extreme views. The childminder is confident explaining local authority reporting procedures should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She keeps detailed attendance records and recognises the importance of following up any non-attendance to make sure children are safe.

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should:

n repeat more words for younger children to hear and allow them more time to share their thoughts and ideas, to help extend their vocabulary and speaking skills n increase opportunities for children to do more everyday things for themselves, to further develop their independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549539 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10133863 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Dogmersfield, Hampshire. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and invited her to evaluate an activity. n Conversations with parents and written feedback were taken into account. n Time was spent away from the setting as the inspector joined the childminder and children on a short walk. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector asked the childminder how she updates her skills and evaluates the quality of her setting.

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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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