Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to support children's learning. She is aware of the importance of working with parents and other professionals involved with children to ensure consistency for their care and learning. The childminder knows what skills will help children when they move on to the next stage in their education. She understands how to plan activities that interest and motivate children and will support their learning. The childminder has a good range of resources that can help children's learning in all areas. n The childminder understands how to help children develop an active lifestyle. She knows how to encourage positive behaviour and healthy choices for children. The childminder is aware of the importance of encouraging children to be independent and to develop positive attitudes to their learning. She recognises the importance of helping children learn about the wider world. n The childminder fully understands her role to keep children safe at all times. She

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This provision meets requirements

has a good knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues, such as keeping safe online. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child or their family. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge current.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 112106 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063173 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 0 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the village of Braishfield, Hampshire. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 7pm, throughout the year. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector viewed areas of the house and garden used for the care of children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability checks. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions about how the childminder supports children's learning and development.

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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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