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 thrive in the warm and welcoming environment. They have secure attachments with the childminder. During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder maintained the well-established bonds with children and families by contacting them regularly. Children confidently select activities and the resources they want throughout the day. They feel valued, as the childminder carefully listens to what they have to say. The childminder follows the children's interests closely and adds extra resources to extend their learning further. For example, the childminder provides a range of craft materials when children ask to make crowns. Children peel the backing off the sticky gems independently, which strengthens their fine motor skills. Children take pride in their vegetable patch. They keenly talk about the vegetables they have grown as they help pick tomatoes for their lunch. Children learn about different occupations through dressing up and role play. They

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The provision is good

take on the role of a firefighter, using a spray bottle to put out the 'fire'.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She helps children develop a can-do attitude, even when they find things challenging. The childminder frequently praises children for their efforts and achievements. Children are polite, kind and thoughtful. They want to include everyone in their activities. During story time, they move the books to make sure everyone can see the pages.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good overall understanding of how children learn and develop. The curriculum is ambitious, balanced, and well-thought out. Children are keen to learn and eagerly ask the childminder questions as they play. Children make good progress across all areas of learning and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. n Relationships with parents are good. Parents comment that the childminder is 'compassionate, enthusiastic, and professional'. The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress with parents. She encourages parents to share information about children's learning at home. The childminder uses this information to help plan effectively for children's developmental next steps. n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She identifies areas where they may need extra support and promptly puts this into place. For example, the childminder creates activities to help children learn how to undo

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the buttons on their coats. n Children develop a love for reading. The childminder encourages them to look at a range of books. Children have favourite stories which they eagerly ask the childminder to read to them. Children show high levels of engagement and talk excitedly about the things they can see in the pictures. They also enjoy repeating familiar phrases from stories, as the childminder reads to them.

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need to do better?

12 October 2021 n The childminder supports her professional development well, overall, such as by accessing some training. However, she does not precisely identify how and what she can improve to further enhance children's good learning outcomes. n Children learn to be independent in their self-care. They proudly show the childminder they can put their own shoes and coats on. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines. For example, children wash their hands thoroughly and regularly. n Children learn about and explore their local community. They often feed the ducks and go to the local park. However, the childminder does not fully develop children's knowledge of the wider world. This includes helping children learn about communities and cultures that are different to their own. n The childminder sensitively and skilfully joins in with children's play. She models

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language well as they play together and repeats words back to them clearly. The childminder uses carefully selected moments to enhance children's language skills further. For example, she introduces new vocabulary to help children create stories as they play with action figures. n The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills well. She teaches children how to count to five. For instance, children count their finger shapes while they cut around their handprints. The childminder models mathematical language as children play. Children learn about concepts, such as 'fast' and 'slow', while playing with toy vehicles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. She has a secure understanding of her responsibilities in keeping children safe. This includes things children may see online and how to respond appropriately. The childminder knows how to report an allegation made against herself and how to report concerns about children to the relevant professionals. The childminder understands the importance of keeping good records. She knows that these can be used to identify potential concerns. The childminder ensures she attends regular training to further develop her safeguarding knowledge.

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should:

n strengthen professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n broaden children's understanding of diversity and people, communities and cultures beyond their own experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552967 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10133902 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The childminder is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, during term time. The childminder is a qualified primary school teacher.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

12 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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12 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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