Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children are safe in the care of the childminder and her assistant. The childminder ensures that she supervises children at all times, including when they play in the garden. However, the childminder has not taken action to ensure that all fire exits are clear from obstruction. The evacuation procedures are not robust and this puts children at risk of harm.

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The provision requires improvement

Children develop good levels of self-esteem and are happy and confident. They learn how to behave well, including taking turns with toys and resources as they share these with their friends. Children enjoy the company of their peers, the childminder and her assistant. They benefit from the warm and trusting relationships they develop, to help support their emotional well-being.

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The provision requires improvement

Children benefit from a wide range of activities, which engage and motivate their play and learning. For instance, younger children enjoy exploring bubbles in water. They gain good physical skills as they pop bubbles and notice how these disappear. They scoop sand and water, transferring these between pots accurately. However, sometimes children are not given sufficient time to fully explore and deepen their own self-led exploration. Children develop good language skills. They hear a range of new language and begin to repeat these words back confidently. For instance, children point out and name 'the duck' as they choose books and share these with the childminder's assistant.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure that robust fire evacuation procedures are in place, to enable children to exit the premises in the event of an emergency. In the garden, the back exit from the premises is blocked with a large metal gate, bricks and overgrown bushes. The childminder recognises that children cannot leave through this area, in the event of a fire, but she has taken no action to address this identified risk. This compromises children's safety. n Children enjoy a range of learning experiences which they actively take part in. The childminder recognises and responds to the differing abilities children have and tailors learning to their needs. However, at times, the childminder and her assistant do not give children sufficient time to explore these activities fully. Consequently, opportunities for children to investigate and enhance their curiosity and creativity are not fully maximised.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes a proactive approach to updating her knowledge of early years. She reads widely around the subject and makes good use of opportunities to broaden her practice to support continuous improvement. The childminder has identified aspects to develop further. However, she does not focus professional development for herself and her assistant on expanding their

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need to do better?

26 April 2022 knowledge, to gain a deeper understanding of how children learn, to raise the quality of their interactions to an even higher level. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting younger children's communication and language skills. She captures opportunities in daily routines to model new words clearly and supports children to repeat back these new words confidently. For instance, as the childminder and children wash their hands, she talks through the routines. Children listen and repeat back 'dry' as they wipe their hands. Children make good progress in their communication and language development. n Children benefit from the childminder's warm and caring approach. They enjoy cuddles and reassurance from her, when support is needed. The childminder has a good understanding of the different personalities of each child and tailors their care accordingly. Children are happy and settled in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a variety of opportunities to support younger children's physical skills. For instance, children enjoy scooping sand and water as they gain good hand-to-eye coordination skills, transferring water carefully. The childminder encourages children to develop their growing physical ability throughout the day. For example, as children sit to eat snacks, they practise feeding themselves and learn how to tip water cups to drink from these independently. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. For example, she encourages children to share and take turns with toys and resources and praises them when they play cooperatively. Younger children are beginning to learn about how to take account of the differing needs of their friends. This helps ensure children gain the skills they need to support their future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed training that helps her recognise the signs and symptoms of possible child abuse. She shares this knowledge with her assistant, to help keep his knowledge up to date. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from extreme views and behaviours. She knows how to identify and report concerns about children, to maintain their welfare. All adults living on the premises have the necessary suitability checks completed. The childminder and her assistant have current paediatric first-aid qualifications, which means they can respond appropriately if a child has an accident. Children are supervised in the indoor and outdoor environments and when eating meals and snacks.

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Due date

ensure that fire exits are kept free from obstruction at all times. 10/05/2022

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should:

n focus professional development on expanding knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of how children learn, to raise the quality of interaction to an even higher level n strengthen understanding of how to identify and promote opportunities for children to investigate and explore during adult-led activities, to enhance their curiosity and creativity further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2614134 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10237631 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 6 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 2020 and lives in Fareham, Hampshire. She offers care for children from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 childminder. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. 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 that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

26 April 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

26 April 2022 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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