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 enjoy the childminder's well-planned curriculum that supports their learning across all seven areas. They are very keen to take part in challenging activities, showing high levels of engagement and excitement in their play. For instance, the childminder skilfully plans an activity to help children build on what they already know about colours, using paint, colour charts and rose stems. Children confidently identify colours on the chart to demonstrate their learning and are interested to mix some of these to make new colours. They talk together about the colours of the roses and show understanding that these are different shades of pink. With intrigue, children mix red and white to make pink. They are excited to create their own paintings using a range of resources, such as their hands, brushes and the rose stems. Children learn new terms, such as 'petal', and are aware that the stems may be 'prickly'.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved at all times. They know the routines of the day and the childminder's expectations. For example, prior to snack time, children understand it is time to tidy up, and participate in this willingly. They help each other to sort the toys into the correct boxes. All children show that they are happy and feel safe and secure. Babies explore happily. They show that they feel emotionally secure and enjoy cuddles with the childminder. All children, including those learning English as an additional language, show readiness for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong understanding of her role. She adheres to her robust policies and procedures to maintain children's health, safety and well- being. The childminder completes training and research to update her skills and knowledge. This helps to improve the quality of learning for all children. The childminder engages well with parents and is proactive to share children's achievements and ideas for home learning on a regular basis. Feedback from parents is positive. n Overall, the childminder uses an effective curriculum that builds on what children already know. Children benefit from meaningful learning experiences. The childminder is focused on helping them to learn numbers and recognise these in the environment, at home and on outings. For example, children keenly hold up the correct number of fingers that correspond to the matching numeral. They count confidently in excess of 10. n The childminder knows children very well. She takes time to find out about their

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backgrounds and routines. Babies settle happily. They have a close bond with the childminder and enjoy exploring interactive toys and watching the older children in their play. Children demonstrate secure levels of socialisation. The childminder places a strong emphasis on providing them with choices and

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9 February 2022 helping them to make decisions. Sometimes, however, she focuses on questions rather than modelling language more effectively. Children who are less confident to share their thoughts do become quieter than those who are more confident. n There are high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are respectful and use polite language as they play together, for example when participating in games of throwing and catching. They enjoy make-believe games together, such as cooking 'dinner' in the mud kitchen. n Children enjoy regular singing and music activities. For instance, they listen attentively to familiar stories and demonstrate that they know endings and understand what is happening. Children, including babies, are excited to play musical instruments. They confidently take part in action rhymes and are very keen to choose what song to sing next. Babies show a genuine interest in what

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the older children do. However, there are fewer opportunities made to sing and read with babies individually, to help them acquire more language skills. n The childminder's curriculum places a high importance on the ways children develop their independence, confidence and resilience. For instance, motivated children show off their 'coat trick' and the easiest way to put on their coats. They demonstrate their can-do attitude as they try and try again with learning to put their shoes on the correct feet. Children make choices at snack time. They understand the importance of washing their hands prior to eating. Children choose fruits from the menu and carefully slice their strawberries and bananas with a safety knife. Babies also enjoy their snack. They make sounds and gestures to indicate their needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She updates her safeguarding training regularly and demonstrates a confident knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding matters. For instance, the childminder is aware of how to identify signs of possible radicalisation. She knows how to make a timely referral if she has a concern about a child. The childminder understands the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her. She helps children and parents to know and understand online safety.

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should:

n adapt ways of communicating to model language more effectively when speaking with children who are less confident to speak in groups n encourage different ways for babies to enjoy books and singing, to help build on their developing language and communication.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2536071 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10208577 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 9 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for children aged three years. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained how she plans and implements her curriculum to support children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a joint observation. The childminder discussed her aims for this activity and what she hoped children would achieve. n Observations were made to assess the quality of interactions between the childminder and children. n Relevant documentation was sampled, including written feedback from parents and older children attending the setting.

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Inspection activities

9 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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