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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are making positive progress at this setting. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and happy. Children develop a sense of belonging as the childminder ensures they feel like a part of her extended family. In the mornings, the children are excited to place a replica figure of themselves into a wooden playhouse. This represents their presence in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They play cooperatively together and share resources with ease. Children demonstrate very good manners. They use phrases like 'yes please' and 'thank you very much' without needing prompts. The childminder praises the children for showing kindness and manners, which they respond to well. Children are excited to join in and show a willingness to learn. For example, they select puppets to sing and dance with, confidently reciting their favourite songs.

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The provision is good

Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. They seek to include her in their play and ask for her help when needed. Children engage in meaningful moments with the childminder. They laugh and smile during play and cuddle up to her for comfort and reassurance. For instance, they laugh with each other as they hide puppets in sacks and make them jump out at each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very engaging with the children. She enhances their play by offering new ideas and asking questions that relate their play to past experiences. For instance, when playing with the role-play kitchen, they talk about foods they like to eat at mealtimes. Children demonstrate good conversation and communication skills. n Children are keen to learn. However, their critical-thinking skills are still developing. The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to her questions before she provides them with the answers. Children, therefore, rely on the childminder to solve problems for them rather than explore solutions themselves. n Children are able to manage their own self-care and hygiene needs independently. For example, they wipe their noses using tissues and a mirror to see what they are doing. Children alert the childminder when they need the toilet and independently take themselves. Before snack and mealtimes, the

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children take turns to wash their hands, without needing prompts. n The childminder encourages a love of books. She ensures children can access books independently throughout the day. The childminder creates exciting activities, based around different books, that encourage their curiosity and wonder. For example, she hides a book inside a large basket alongside props

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need to do better?

29 January 2020 and resources. The children delight in using the resources for an interactive story time. The childminder also arranges regular visits to the local library. n Children make good progress. The childminder is knowledgeable about children's development and learning. She makes precise assessments about their development in order to target their next steps in learning. Her curriculum is well thought out and encourages their individual interests. n Children develop a positive sense of themselves. The childminder takes a great interest in supporting children's well-being and emotional development. She is undertaking a qualification in mental health and well-being for children, so she can enhance their emotional health. Children actively discuss their feelings and behaviour. The childminder uses various resources to support this, including books and visual cues. n The childminder encourages the children to learn about the wider world and

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need to do better?

local community. She organises trips and outings that follow their interests. For instance, they go on regular outings to the beach, country parks, aquarium and farms. The childminder also takes the children on different modes of public transport, like trains and buses. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to continuously share information about the children. She involves parents in every step of the children's learning and development. This allows her to support the children as well as she can. She regularly gathers information about their home learning and changes to their interests as they grow. n Children have access to the childminder's garden area, where they enjoy balancing on beams and playing on slides. However, the garden has not been organised to allow children to explore easily and develop their play. It is very cluttered and some risks have not been assessed fully. The childminder has

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need to do better?

identified that this is an area of her provision that requires development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. For example, she ensures all household members are suitably checked. The childminder is confident in reporting any concerns about a child's safety and welfare to the appropriate professionals. She can identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder attends regular training to ensure her knowledge remains up to date. She also has good knowledge around wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder implements robust procedures to keep children safe on outings and trips.

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should:

29 January 2020 n further develop children's learning by allowing them more time to problem solve and think critically n improve the outdoor area to remove any potential risks and enable children to explore more easily.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475130 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10075751 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 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Hamble, Southampton. The childminder provides care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She has an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder accepts funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 together. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's policies, procedures and paperwork. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A meeting was held between the inspector and childminder.

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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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