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 demonstrate that they are happy and feel safe at the childminder's home. They confidently explore their surroundings and enjoy playing with the good range of toys available to them. Children are at ease in the care of the childminder. They behave well and clearly enjoy each other's company. For example, they offer each other new toys, copy each other's movements and laugh together when they find something funny.

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The provision is good

Children have a positive attitude to their learning. They show anticipation and excitement as they take part in the enjoyable activities the childminder plans. Children are eager and engage for long periods, such as during their weekly cooking activity. They spread and sprinkle ingredients onto puff pastry, then work together to roll it into swirls, noticing the 'snail shell' pattern. Older children recall safety information as they remind their younger friends that the oven is hot. Children are excited to eat their 'snails' for lunch.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's good understanding of how to support their learning effectively. She knows what skills will help children as they move on to the next stage in their learning. For example, young children are learning about good hygiene routines as they remember that they need to wash their hands before their cooking activity.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's development via an online app. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents do not currently enter the setting. The childminder has implemented daily diaries to ensure that parents continue to receive regular updates about their children. n The childminder plans a good curriculum for communication and language for older children. However, the same level of attention is not provided for the younger children. For example, at times, younger children who 'babble' would benefit from more simple language and repetition of vocabulary to consolidate their learning and help develop their speaking skills further. n The childminder swiftly attends to children's care needs, such as nappy changes. She supports children to be independent, for example when trying to put on their coats or feed themselves at lunchtime. The childminder helps to promote

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children's emotional well-being and self-motivation. She praises and encourages their efforts freely. n Children are happy and confident learners. They focus well on their chosen play and benefit from a good variety of toys and resources that capture their interests. However, the childminder does not always organise transitions

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2 February 2022 between routine tasks as effectively as possible. This means that opportunities to continue to extend children's learning during these times are not always taken. n Children are familiar with the rules and routines of the setting. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages and reinforces good manners when speaking to children. Children respond positively to the praise and encouragement they receive for their achievements. n Children enjoy using a variety of tools. They practise holding writing utensils such as crayons and chalks when mark making on the garden path. Children confidently have a go at using rolling pins and cutters as they explore the properties of puff pastry. These skills help children to develop their physical dexterity in readiness for writing. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills spontaneously. She makes the most of play and everyday routines. For example, she encourages

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and models counting as children line up the coloured bears. The childminder helps children to recognise size as they compare the bears and sort them into different-sized pots. n Children confidently refine their large-muscle skills during challenging outdoor physical exercise. They learn to run, climb and balance as they negotiate small slopes and climbing apparatus and push themselves forward on three-wheeled bikes. n The childminder successfully supports children to be naturally curious about the world around them. For example, children learn about the birds and animals that live in the garden and what they like to eat. Children enjoy exploring leaves for bugs, insects and fallen seeds. They recall their past learning and explain how the squirrels like to eat the chestnuts they find.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder understands her duty to be vigilant to possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extremist behaviours. She carries out safety checks to minimise any risks to children. The childminder supervises children well in all areas of her home.

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should:

n strengthen the communication and language curriculum and interactions with

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should:

2 February 2022 the youngest children to ensure that they make the best possible progress with their speech and language development n review the organisation of transitions between routine tasks and activities, to support and engage children and extend their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2534864 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10208555 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the Church Crookham area of Hampshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector obtained the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

2 February 2022 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

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