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

The childminder is committed to providing a home-from-home experience, where children feel content and settle quickly. She supported children's emotional well- being during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing induction visits in a safe way. Children understand the routine of the day and know what to expect, which helps them to feel secure. The childminder is attentive to the children's needs and responds quickly, such as when they need a rest.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is a good role model and treats children with kindness and consideration. This helps the children to learn how to treat others and build friendships. For example, children are supported to share toys and resources with each other when they play, which helps to develop their social skills. Children enjoy sensory activities. For instance, children have fun using cornflour, feeling the texture and adding in herbs.

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The provision is good

Children develop healthy lifestyles in the childminder's care. They benefit from daily walks to the local park and woods, where they enjoy fresh air and exercise. The children are independent learners. For example, children delight at cutting their own fruit at snack time. Parents speak highly of the childminder. She shares information with parents about their children's learning and progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans thoughtful, interesting activities for the children. She regularly checks children's progress and uses this information to extend their learning. For example, children are supported, according to their ability, to use scissors to cut herbs. The childminder provides good support for children's learning during activities and routines. However, sometimes, children lose focus and drift when playing without direct adult support. For instance, some children become disengaged in their play when the childminder is tidying up the activities and preparing for lunch. n Children's creative development is supported well. They thoroughly enjoy taking part in activities. Children enjoy squeezing their own paints out and mixing colours together. The childminder teaches the children good communication and language skills. For instance, she teaches children new words as they take part in an activity about the Queen's Jubilee.

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n Children develop a real love of books. They enjoy looking at books with their friends, and happily sit down and listen intently to stories being read to them. Children point out pictures that they like and confidently repeat familiar phrases. They learn new vocabulary and understand that print carries meaning. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. For example, she encourages the children to count the drops of paint and talks

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26 May 2022 about 'more' and 'less'. Children count securely and have a good understanding of shape and size. n Children demonstrate good levels of independence. For example, they pour their own drinks at snack and mealtimes. They wash their own hands after activities and before meals. The children use good manners and demonstrate kindness to each other. Older children thoroughly enjoy the responsibility of undertaking tasks independently, such as helping younger children into the play car. n The childminder is reflective of her practice and continues to make improvements for the children she cares for. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through completing regular training. For example, she has completed training to build on her knowledge of child development. As a result, children benefit from fresh ideas and resources that inspire their learning. n Partnerships with parents are good, and parents make positive comments about

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the care their children receive. Parents commented on how they were supported during the national lockdowns while their children still attended. However, the childminder does not build effective relationships with the other settings that children attend. As a result, continuity in children's learning is not supported. n The childminder successfully supports the children to behave well. Children listen when the childminder reminds them of the rules. She helps the children to take turns and share the resources. For example, she encourages children to share containers when pouring water. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the world. For instance, she takes the children for trips to the beach, woods and local places of interest. The children talked with excitement about a recent trip to a castle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She supervises children closely, so they are within her sight and hearing. The childminder regularly checks children when they are asleep in the adjacent room. She has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder's skills and knowledge are kept up to date through regular training. She has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow to report her concerns to keep children safe. The childminder maintains a safe environment and ensures her home is secure. She conducts risk assessments when going on outings.

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should:

n ensure that children are engaged in purposeful learning throughout the day, so they experience consistently high-quality learning, to help them gain the skills they need for the future

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should:

26 May 2022 n share information with other settings that children attend, to support greater continuity in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440448 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10228614 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 11 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Emsworth, Hampshire. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, for most of the year. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder explained her curriculum intentions and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector gained some parents' views through discussion in person and on the phone. n Children talked to the inspector about their interests.

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Inspection activities

26 May 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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26 May 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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