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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children have a close bond with the childminder and are happy and confident. They play happily in her calm and inviting home. Children play with a range of small-world toys, building an enclosure for toy-farm animals. The childminder works closely with parents to settle new children into her home. She offers a range of visits to help children feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder finds out a wealth of information about children from their parents, such as children's routines and what they like to do. This helps her to get to know children quickly and build strong bonds.

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The provision is good

The childminder pays close attention to children's interests and plans exciting activities and experiences to develop their learning in all areas. This motivates children, who are engaged and keen to learn. For example, the childminder joins in enthusiastically when children sing 'walking through the jungle', demonstrating the actions and sharing animal puppets.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and polite. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to be kind to each other. They laugh and giggle together which helps them to make good friendships and develop their social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder strives for positive outcomes for children. She offers a curriculum which has a firm emphasis on the prime areas of learning. Children make good progress from their starting points in development. The childminder teaches children about emotions. For example, children use mirrors to talk about how they feel. As a result, children are supported to begin to express a range of emotions. n The childminder supports children's communication well. She reinforces the word 'push' to teach younger children how to use a mechanical truck. The childminder helps older children learn new words, such as 'pea pods', as they explore different foods. However, this is not always consistent, and there are some occasional missed opportunities to extend children's vocabulary. n Communication with parents is strong. Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive. They say that they feel well supported and that

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need to do better?

the childminder goes 'above and beyond'. She keeps parents informed about activities and experiences she provides by sharing photos. Parents appreciate outings the childminder provides for children and also the opportunity to interact with other children. n Children are active and have regular outings to soft-play centres, farms and to explore the outdoors. She joins other childminders at a variety of groups, including stay-and-play sessions. As a result, children learn about nature and

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14 July 2022 develop an understanding of the world. They also have the chance to mix with other children, which develops their confidence and social skills. n Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. As children play with pretend food, the childminder helps them to understand which foods are healthy and unhealthy and explains why. Children talk about the need to brush the germs off their teeth. n Children enjoy developing good hygiene practices and eating healthy meals. Older children enjoy their snack of fresh strawberries and banana. The childminder has high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. For example, children wash their hands before they eat. The childminder organises the bathroom to support children's independence with labelled flannels. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's development. She describes their starting points, explaining what they can do now and what she

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need to do better?

wants them to learn next. Although the childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, at times, planned next steps could be more precise to help children make even better progress. n The childminder provides a range of interesting experiences for the children. For example, children learn about diversity through various celebrations, such as Chinese New Year and the Queen's Jubilee. These opportunities help children to develop their understanding of the world around them and respect for others. n The childminder evaluates her practice. She identifies training for herself and links with other childminders to discuss and share ideas. This helps the childminder provide a good standard of care and education for the children that attend the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the children in her care. She demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the signs of abuse and neglect, including broader issues, such as 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has procedures in place to act on concerns, including making prompt contact with relevant professionals and keeping important records. The childminder supervises the children well, ensuring that her home is safe, secure and clean.

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should:

n review children's next steps in progress checks to make them even more precise and further support children to make even better progress n expand children's vocabulary further by making the most of opportunities to introduce more language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264191 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10137014 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 8 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Romsey area of Hampshire. The setting currently operates between 8am and 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The childminder has a relevant 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. n They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the childminder's house. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children access.

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Inspection activities

14 July 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

14 July 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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