Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children benefit from being in the care of an experienced childminder, who has a secure understanding of how to support children's learning. Children have an exceptionally strong bond with the childminder, who supports their emotional development effectively. Children show they feel very safe with the childminder and thrive in her care. They snuggle in for cuddles when they need reassurance and comfort. Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder, who is highly sensitive to their needs.

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The provision is good

Children quickly settle in at the childminder's house and are very keen to see their friends. They have a very secure understanding of the daily routines and where to store their shoes, for example when they take them off. Children are extremely independent. They know where resources are stored and very confidently make choices and decisions. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They listen attentively to what the childminder has to say, for instance, and very swiftly tidy up when asked.

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The provision is good

Children learn many skills to support them to move on to the next stage in their education. Children learn to take turns and willingly share resources, for example as they play together. They are highly self-motivated, curious and engaged as they explore, play and learn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has very high expectations for the children she cares for. She encourages children to be extremely independent from an early age. The childminder is highly skilled at supporting children to achieve, offering them very sensitive support, encouragement and warm praise. The positive impact of her support can clearly be seen. For instance, children very confidently blow their noses, throw their used tissues away and then wash their hands. They learn effective hygiene routines. n The childminder knows the children exceptionally well. She understands children need to feel safe before they can learn. The childminder encourages all families to support a very positive settling-in period. She offers a home visit to parents to get to know their children before they start in her care. This helps to support children's emotional well-being very effectively from the earliest days. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional

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development. She teaches children to recognise their feelings and identify ways in which they can change any negative feelings. Children develop outstanding social skills as they play with their friends. n Children benefit from highly engaging singing times with the childminder. They learn new words and use musical instruments enthusiastically as they play along to songs. They are very excited to join in with actions songs and jump up and

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need to do better?

25 November 2021 down energetically to pop bubbles. n At times, the childminder does not always organise her learning environment in a way that best supports children's developing communication skills. For instance, background music is, at times, distracting when the childminder and children have conversations and share books. n Children have outstanding opportunities to respect and understand other people's similarities and differences beyond their own communities. The childminder offers children the opportunity to visit local beaches, woods and parks. Children see many different people and different places. They learn about diversity in a fun and relaxed way as they explore the local community with their friends. n The childminder builds effective partnerships with other settings children attend. She shares strategies, for instance, to ensure good levels of consistency for children's care and learning.

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need to do better?

n Parents are very positive about the care and education the childminder offers to their children. They comment that the childminder is an excellent communicator, who offers educational and stimulating activities to support their children's learning. n The childminder is proactive in keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She seeks out training that will benefit the children in her care, such as how to support children to manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder is highly reflective of her practice. She carefully considers what works well and what could improve, such as the daily activities she offers for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe at all times. She is proactive in keeping her knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues current through regular training. The childminder knows what signs may cause her concerns about children's well-being. She understands the procedures to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder ensures her house and garden are safe for children to play and learn in. She keeps up to date with changes to practice and follows the latest guidance to help reduce the spread of infections.

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should:

n review and revise the learning environment to ensure children are able to fully concentrate and their communication skills are supported to the very highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551682 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10174860 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 5 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in West Wellow, near Romsey, in Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. She receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of suitability. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

25 November 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

25 November 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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