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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel secure in her care. They settle quickly into activities and have fun playing with the childminder. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She regularly talks to the children about hazards, such as sharp knives when she is cutting fruit. She also explains the possible consequences of their actions, such as sitting on chairs so they do not fall. Children behave well and are learning how to cooperate and play alongside each other.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's good knowledge of their individual learning needs. She plans interesting activities and experiences that build on what the children already know and can do. For example, toddlers have fun adding shredded paper to a farm scene and placing the pretend grass among the animals. They enjoy exploring the feel of the 'grass' and pulling the paper apart in their hands. The childminder enthusiastically shows interest in what the children are doing. She sits at their level and engages fully in their play. The childminder continually praises the children, which helps them to develop high levels of self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder delivers a curriculum that is of good quality and she understands how to implement the intended learning outcomes for every child. She plans the learning environment effectively to support children's independence, speech and language. For example, activities and resources are placed at toddlers' height and books include factual information, linked to the theme of the week. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and changes the organisation of routines, such as mealtimes, to better meet children's needs. She seeks feedback from parents, attends webinars and childminder forums to help improve her practice. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment positively on how well their children have settled and on the well-structured and fun routine. Parents enjoy daily chats with the childminder and love to see photographs of their children happily playing at the setting. However, the more formal information

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provided by the childminder does not provide some parents with an up-to-date account of their children's stages of development. n Toddlers' developing speech and language is supported well by the childminder during all activities. She continually narrates children's play, sings familiar songs and introduces new words, which she encourages the children to repeat. For example, the childminder sings and asks children to pull toy animals out of a bag to see what they can find. She encourages the children to name the animals and make the animal sounds. The children are keen to join in and kindly share their

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22 July 2021 musical instruments, which they play as the childminder sings. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. For example, she provides healthy meals and encourages them to wash their hands regularly. She works hard to help children stay cool in hot weather. The childminder talks to parents about their children's health and any accidents and injuries that occur outside her setting. However, she does not always record these promptly to further safeguard the children, should any reaction occur later on. n The childminder confidently shows how she can use one activity to meet the different learning needs of the children in her care. She is also flexible in changing what she plans, in consultation with parents, to help support parents with any challenges they are experiencing at home. For example, when a parent was struggling to get their child to brush their teeth, the childminder planned

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fun activities at her setting to help children learn about oral health. n Children develop warm and caring relationships with the childminder and with each other. They show that they are relaxed and at ease in her care. They come to her for cuddles and help the childminder to tidy away the toys, learning how to care for their environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms, which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues and knows the professionals to contact should she have any concerns. She attends regular training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. The childminder asked the inspector to leave the room during nappy changing, maintaining her usual practice of ensuring children's privacy. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of her setting and supervises children closely to keep them safe.

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should:

n strengthen the information shared with parents so they have a greater understanding of their children's stages of development n ensure that accidents and injuries are recorded promptly to further safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2590403 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10198306 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Whitchurch, Hampshire. She operates all year round, from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 early years qualification. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The childminder and the inspector talked about and looked at the areas of the home used for childminding, to see how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

22 July 2021 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

22 July 2021 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.

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