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 Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children have strong and secure relationships with the childminder. They are happy and settled and really enjoy their time in her care. The childminder has high expectations for children. She allows them time to explore and discover things for themselves. For example, children experiment with different keys and show high levels of perseverance as they hunt for the right one to open the lock. The childminder praises children and they proudly exclaim, 'I did it.' Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children are independent for their young age. They enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks, such as helping to clear away toys. Children learn to put on their shoes and coats for outdoor play and ask for support if they need it. This helps to build on their skills ready for nursery or school.

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The provision is good

The childminder has worked closely with parents during the COVID-19 pandemic and has assessed the impact on children after they returned to her care following periods of absence. For example, she has provided children with opportunities to build on their confidence around other children. This has had a positive impact on children's developing relationships with their peers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. She demonstrates a good understanding of what must be reported to Ofsted. The childminder ensures that mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, is up to date. This helps to ensure children's welfare. n The childminder assesses children's learning and overall has a secure knowledge of what she wants them to learn. For example, children use various tools for making marks and spend time manipulating and cutting play dough. This helps to build strength in their hand muscles. During the inspection, children confidently moved crates in the garden, before jumping off them, showing good coordination skills. However, they found this easy and quickly moved on to another activity. There is scope for the childminder to build on her planning further and to provide children with even more challenging learning opportunities to help build on their skills outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's emerging speech and language skills well. She talks with children as they play, naming objects and giving them choices about which direction their play takes. For example, she introduces words such as 'crane' as children engage is construction play. She builds on their understanding of vocabulary and shows them how a crane works as they continue to build. n The childminder promotes children's understanding about leading a healthy

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need to do better?

10 December 2021 lifestyle effectively. Children learn about oral health and follow robust hygiene practices. They enjoy a variety of healthy snacks. They confidently name different fruits and use descriptive words, such as 'juicy' to describe how they taste and feel. The childminder talks to children about the benefits of eating nutritious food. She shares information with parents on healthy eating habits at home. n The childminder regularly engages with parents and frequently discusses children's progress with them. Parents comment positively on the range of activities on offer and the good level of communication they receive from the childminder. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of diversity well. Children learn about other cultures, traditions and beliefs beyond their own. They celebrate religious festivals throughout the year, which helps them to develop a deeper understanding about other communities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and is committed to her ongoing professional development. She attends training to update her knowledge and has used her skills to help build on children's communication and language development. n The childminder is a positive role model and creates a nurturing environment for children. She values children's ideas, which boosts their self-esteem, and children consistently show a positive attitude to learning. For instance, children engage in a game of hide and seek alongside the childminder. They confidently count to 10 and learn to use numbers in their play. Children express themselves and enthusiastically shout out, 'I found you.' They behave exceptionally well and play cooperatively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child or an adult. The childminder notes any patterns in children's absence and checks to make sure that there are no concerns about a family's well-being. She carries out daily risk assessments to help to minimise any risks to children. Children are supervised well in all areas of the premises.

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should:

n strengthen learning opportunities for children to develop even further skills when playing outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545896 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10193846 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 2 Date of previous inspection 11 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Fair Oak, Hampshire. She operates for the majority of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The childminder and the inspector reflected together on children's learning during activities. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents provided in writing. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions at appropriate times and reviewed some relevant documentation together. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting, plans

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Inspection activities

activities for children and keeps them safe.

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Inspection activities

10 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

10 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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