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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed a warm and inviting environment with a strong family ethos, where children feel emotionally safe and secure. She provides children with plenty of praise to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children settle quickly and form strong bonds with the childminder. Children explore their environment with enthusiasm. They engage easily with visitors to the setting. The childminder has high expectations for all children and is caring, calm, relaxed and friendly. As a result, children are developing a positive attitude and make good progress across the seven areas of learning.

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The provision is good

Children's individual needs are met well by the childminder. She recognises when children are tired and asks them if they want a rest. From a young age, children learn to take care of themselves as they acknowledge they are tired and ask to have a sleep.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children to attempt age-appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, they help to get their plates and cups at mealtimes and try to wash their hands independently. Children's behaviour is good. They engage in activities and are curious and eager to learn. The childminder sensitively supports children to manage their behaviour. However, occasionally, opportunities to encourage older children to take account of other's needs and feelings are sometimes missed.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a rich selection of resources and a wide range of experiences that engage children's interest and curiosity. For example, children investigate a range of plants and flowers that they collect on the walk home from school. They use tweezers to find 'bugs' among the leaves and match the bug to the picture on the wall, watching the shadow it makes in the sunshine. As a result, children are keen and motivated learners who are very eager to explore and investigate. n The childminder provides good narratives during children's play and, overall, uses skilful questioning techniques to support children's emerging communication and language skills. However, on occasions, the childminder does not always give children sufficient time to think and respond to questions asked and to consolidate their thinking and ideas. n Parents are involved well in their children's care and learning. The childminder

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need to do better?

ensures that she gathers all the information she needs about each child's routines and needs before they start. She involves parents in initial assessments of children's learning and provides regular updates as children's development progresses.

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need to do better?

12 March 2020 n The childminder understands children's individual routines and ensures that their health is promoted well. Children have daily access to outdoor play. The childminder regularly takes them to local orchards, parks and a community toddler group that she helps to run. These opportunities help children to develop their social and physical skills. Children safely take risks, for example, as they play on large climbing equipment in the childminder's garden. n Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder works hard to evaluate the activities and the experiences she provides for the children. She seeks regular feedback from parents to help identify and make improvements in the setting. n The childminder is well organised and ensures that her documentation and essential training, such as first aid and safeguarding, is kept up to date. The childminder meets with other childminders and researches new activities for

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children to enjoy as part of her professional development. n The childminder supports children to develop mathematical language and concepts such as counting and shape and space. For example, young children enjoy completing wooden number puzzles and older children are encouraged to count the segments in the apple cutter to determine how many bits of apple they will have for their snack. n Children's individual needs are well supported. The childminder is nurturing in her interactions and responds positively to children's questions. Children are keen to share their play and ideas with her. However, there is opportunity to help older children to better understand when they may need to share resources or wait for the attention of the childminder during play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard the children in her care. She regularly completes training, such as in safeguarding, to build on her knowledge of a wide range of topics. She is confident in discussing a range of safeguarding issues and the signs of abuse that children may display. The childminder knows who to contact if she has any concerns to ensure children get the support they need. She understands the importance of documenting any concerns and she keeps all the required documentation to underpin children's health and safety.

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to develop their thinking, allowing them more time to answer questions and express their ideas n help older children to develop an understanding of the needs of others while they play and learn together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392242 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10108722 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. She operates Monday to Thursday, between 8am and 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n A discussion was undertaken with the childminder, and the inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, children's information and evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Throughout the inspection, the childminder and the inspector held discussions about the childminder's curriculum and the quality of care provided. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained which areas she uses when looking after the children in her care. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

12 March 2020 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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