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 Good

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The provision is good

Children arrive at the childminder's home eager to play and learn. Children thoroughly enjoy the wide range of experiences the childminder provides for them. As a result, children make good progress. They show high levels of self-confidence as they talk to the childminder about their experiences at home. The childminder shows a keen interest in what children say. She frequently introduces them to more-complex vocabulary, as she has high expectations for them all. Children develop a love of books. They are captivated as the childminder tells them stories, using animated speech. This inspires children's imaginations, such as when they try to guess what might be inside the wrapped presents. Children listen intently, join in with the well-known phrases and ask thoughtful questions. Children's enjoyment of books is extended as the childminder encourages them to take books home to share with family members. This strong link with parents further supports children's

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The provision is good

Children feel safe in the childminder's care. She understands their individual needs well. For example, when children show signs that they are tired, the childminder comforts them and settles them down for a nap. They quickly fall to sleep, as they feel secure in these familiar routines. They develop very good relationships with the childminder and show respect and consideration to their friends.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some children had a period of non-attendance. The childminder was quick to identify that this had an impact on their confidence and social skills. To help rebuild these skills, she gradually reintroduced small-group activities with other childcare providers.

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n Children use a wide range of vocabulary. The childminder places an emphasis on supporting children's language and communication skills. Children feel safe to try out using new words. For example, they identify the features of dinosaurs and have a go at pronouncing their names. They then use their observations to match the pictures of the dinosaurs with the play figures, demonstrating their good understanding of the meaning of words. n Children know how to manage their behaviour. They need only occasional reminders from the childminder to help them play well together. For example, the childminder helps children to use language to agree who will use a toy first, helping children to share well. The childminder acts as a good role model, and praises children for their kind actions. n The childminder provides a welcoming, safe and stimulating indoor environment for children to play and explore. For example, an area under the stairs has been

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need to do better?

made into a cosy book area. However, the childminder does not always consider

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9 December 2021 how outdoor spaces in her home can be used to further extend children's learning experiences. For example, when children attempt to do forward rolls in the lounge, she does not consider how this interest in moving their bodies could be further extended outdoors. n Children are taught how to stay safe and healthy. For example, the childminder gently reminds them to put their forearm to their mouth when they cough to catch any germs. The childminder encourages their independence in managing personal care needs, such as using their own named hand towel to dry their hands. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping herself up to date and increasing her knowledge and skills. Recent training about mathematics, has enabled the childminder to consider how she can further increase children's use of numbers and counting in fun ways. For example, children jump along the dinosaur footprint number line and roar like a dinosaur as they count.

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n The childminder has clear intentions for what she wants children to learn. This is based on an accurate assessment of children's individual stage of development. She provides activities that closely reflect children's needs and interests, to help engage children in the play and learning. However, the childminder does not always consider how involving children in everyday tasks can support their progress. For example, to build strength in their hands, she provides small tools and dough for children to use. However, she does not always use everyday tasks, such as peeling a banana at snack time, to help them develop these skills in a practical way. n Parents report that their children enjoy spending time with the childminder. Parents receive frequent detailed information about how children are progressing, and what they can do at home to further support children's learning.

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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 keep children safe. She is able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what steps to take to protect the children she cares for. She ensures her home is safe and secure. She understands the need to make sure that any adults in her home are checked to assess their suitability. The childminder refreshes her own safeguarding knowledge regularly to secure and broaden her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as online safety. She shares her own learning with parents, to help them to keep children safe at home.

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should:

9 December 2021 n provide more opportunities for children to develop physical skills through daily routines n consider how to make better use of outdoor spaces, to further support children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494572 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10215828 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 4 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Tidworth, Wiltshire. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday throughout the year, and also offers overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she plans her curriculum for children and the impact this has on children's development. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n A sample of documentation was reviewed. n The views of parents were gathered through discussions and written statements. n The inspector spoke with children and observed them playing.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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

9 December 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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