Childminder in Hampshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not kept up to date with changes in the early years foundation stage requirements and current legislation. Consequently, there are breaches to requirements for safeguarding and learning and development. However, this does not have an impact on children's immediate welfare, well- being and learning as the childminder is not currently caring for children. n The childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification and public liability insurance to lapse while she is not caring for children. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows what actions to take if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. She has a secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues and has a written safeguarding policy that she shares with parents. However, the childminder does not ensure that the premises used for childminding remains free from cigarette

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This provision does not meet requirements

smoke and has not notified Ofsted of changes in household members. n The childminder understands the importance of knowing children's level of achievement and interests. She demonstrates a good understanding of the required written assessment for children between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder knows how to help children develop confidence, independence and social skills. She understands the need to manage children's behaviour positively and to help them to have respect for themselves and others in the wider world. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents and other settings children attend, to promote continuity of children's care and learning.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

6 October 2021 ensure a valid paediatric first-aid qualification is in place and maintained at all times 05/11/2021

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Due date

obtain the appropriate public liability insurance 05/11/2021

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Due date

ensure the premises used for childminding meets the needs of all children 05/11/2021

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Due date

notify Ofsted of changes in persons living on the premises 05/11/2021

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Due date

extend understanding of the revised early years foundation stage and how to sequence a curriculum that is challenging and builds on the children's secure knowledge and skills. 05/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551177 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10143649 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 7 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Lower Farringdon, Alton in Hampshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she implements the early years foundation stage. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained which areas she uses when looking after the children in care. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed a range of documents, including a sample of policies and procedures and records that the childminder uses when children are cared for. As well as the evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

6 October 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

6 October 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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