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

Children are happy and settle well in the childminder's welcoming home. She has a nurturing and calm approach, which supports them to feel safe in her care. Children form secure attachments with the childminder. They happily engage in conversation with her and seek her out for play and support. For example, children select books and ask the childminder to read to them. They talk about the pictures and she asks questions to enhance their knowledge and understanding. Children know and follow boundaries well. The childminder is a good role model, she supports children to be kind, respectful and have good manners. Children are keen to follow the childminder's instructions. For instance, they easily tidy away resources and know where they belong. Children show empathy towards younger children and are happy for them to join in with their activities. For instance, children happily look at books alongside babies. Children have good concentration

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skills and immerse themselves into activities for long periods of time. For example, they show determination while threading beads onto string, counting as they go and forming patterns. The childminder builds children's confidence by praising and encouraging their efforts. As a result, children persist even when they find an activity challenging. The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good knowledge of children's learning and development. She organises a well-planned curriculum that supports children's interests and next steps in learning. The childminder continuously assesses children's development to ensure she supports their individual progress accurately. This results in children who are confident and well prepared for their next stages in education. n Children develop a love for books. They enjoy selecting and exploring a wide range of books. The childminder ensures she has books that relate to the children's experiences and interests. For example, children excitedly read about families who are expecting a new baby and the changes that may come from this. Children confidently talk about their own experiences and the childminder builds on their existing knowledge. The childminder also plans regular trips to the local library, which the children recall with excitement.

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n Children demonstrate their understanding of hygiene routines. They confidently tell the childminder that they need to wash their hands before mealtimes and when their noses need wiping. The childminder praises children's knowledge but does not always support their independence to manage their own self-care needs. For instance, she will wipe their noses and wash their hands for them, rather than encouraging and guiding them to complete these tasks for themselves.

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13 March 2020 n The childminder organises daily outings for the children in her care. Children are given a rich set of experiences that support their wider knowledge. For example, they spend a lot of time outdoors visiting local parks and going on nature trails. Children learn about nature, the seasons, different natural objects and textures. The childminder also plans visits to regular music and toddler groups for children to socialise and be a part of the wider community. n Children develop good early mathematical skills. The childminder encourages counting during all activities and routines. For example, while looking at different pictures, children are able to confidently point to objects and count to 10. The childminder also models mathematical language and includes this during everyday conversation. Children enjoy number games and repeat language such as 'more' and 'less' in their play. Furthermore, they also develop a good

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understanding of basic shapes and colours. n Children are keen to take part in adult-led activities. They willingly participate and follow the childminder's suggestions. For example, they excitedly sit at the table to complete a craft activity, confidently exploring the different materials on offer. However, children are not always as confident to initiate their own play as some toys are stored out of sight and reach. They are therefore not able to follow their own interests and initiate play as freely. n The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents and professionals alike. She shares information regularly to ensure everyone is well informed about the children's individual progress. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and her excellent communication skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. She can identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands how to make referrals in relation to children's safety and the professionals to contact if she has concerns. The childminder continuously risk assesses her home to ensure children's safety. She also has procedures in place to keep children safe around the animals in her home. The childminder has an understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from extremist views and exploitation.

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should:

n further enhance opportunities for children to manage their own self-care and hygiene needs n consider ways to enhance how resources are stored so children can make more independent choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366442 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10108675 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 2 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Clanfield, Hampshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 early years qualification. She offers funding to provide free early years 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 the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's paperwork, including certificates and suitability checks. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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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