Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

p.1

The provision is good

Children settle in well and form secure attachments with the caring childminder. They seek her out for comfort, reassurance and play. Children and babies feel relaxed and safe with the childminder as she creates a home from home. For instance, babies snuggle into the childminder when they have their bottles and fall asleep with ease.

p.2

The provision is good

Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder has extremely high expectations of the children and is an exemplary role model. Children show great empathy and care towards babies, and are mindful of them while playing. Children confidently share and take turns during play. They have superb manners and demonstrate their consideration and respect for others. For example, when playing, children ask to borrow resources from each other and use phrases such as, 'of course you may' and 'you are welcome'.

p.2

The provision is good

Children enjoy learning and remain fully engaged during activities. The childminder's curriculum aims to encourage children's interests and build upon their existing knowledge. The childminder interacts with the children during their play. She sits close by and offers new concepts, ideas and open discussions. For instance, when playing with cars, the childminder invites the children to name different locations on the road map. Children are confident communicators and talk about how the locations relate to their own experiences.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is a good teacher. She makes precise assessments about the children's learning and development. This enables her to organise activities that support the children's next stages in learning. Children are making very good progress and their individual interests are nurtured. For instance, she supports children's literacy development by including letter recognition activities while playing with play dough. This fosters children's love for learning because activities are built around their interests. n Children are developing good mathematical skills. They enjoy counting and categorising objects. The childminder sets challenges for the children during activities to develop their critical-thinking skills. For example, she introduces simple addition and subtraction questions during play. Children show a willingness to try challenging concepts because the childminder encourages their abilities and builds their confidence.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children are confident and independent. They are able to manage their own self- care needs and develop a positive awareness of themselves. Children take themselves to the bathroom when needed, wash their hands before mealtimes and wipe their own noses. The childminder also discusses hygiene and being

p.2

need to do better?

30 January 2020 healthy, to enhance the children's understanding. n The childminder supports the children's early literacy and speech skills. She models letter sounds to the children and they sound them back to her. If children pronounce words incorrectly, she encourages them to watch her mouth movements and repeat after her. She also spontaneously asks children to identify familiar letters in the environment, which they confidently manage. n Children are given a variety of opportunities to learn about the wider community. For instance, the childminder takes the children to local shops and invites them to find different foods on their shopping lists. She also organises visits to local wildlife parks and woodlands where children learn about nature and the environment. Children excitedly recall seeing birds going in and out of bird boxes and visiting the beach. n Children enjoy exploring the resources that the childminder has set out. For

p.2

need to do better?

instance, children confidently go and explore craft activities at the table. However, the organisation of resources and toys means younger children cannot easily access them all in order to make independent choices during play. n The childminder is passionate and ambitious about her setting. She ensures she forms strong relationships with parents and regularly attends training to enhance her professional development. Parents comment on how well their children are thriving in the childminder's care and how supportive she is. n The childminder has books for the children to read, however, they are not kept in easily accessible places. Therefore, children do not have opportunities to make independent choices about books and to develop a love of reading. The childminder recognises this is an area of learning she can enhance further.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable about safeguarding children. She confidently identifies the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date by completing regular training. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe, including ensuring all of her household members are suitably checked. She assesses potential risks to children when on outings and ensures she takes effective action to minimise these. The childminder understands wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty.

p.3

should:

n review the organisation of resources so children are able to make even more independent choices about their play

p.3

should:

30 January 2020 n provide more opportunities for children to freely explore reading materials to further develop their interest in books.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY253779 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063191 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Warsash area of Hampshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

p.5

Inspection activities

n A learning walk was conducted with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's policies, procedures and paperwork. n Discussions were held with the childminder, parents and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A meeting was held between the inspector and childminder.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

30 January 2020 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6