Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The safety and welfare of children are not assured as the childminder does not have a secure enough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters. That said, the childminder cares for children in a clean and bright environment, which is well-resourced. The childminder works alongside her mother, who is also a registered childminder.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's development, confidence and imagination are appropriately promoted as they take part in a range of activities guided by the childminder. For instance, they work together to create a 'restaurant'. Children chat about the food they will cook and practise their emerging writing skills as they create 'menus' for the childminder to read.

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The provision is inadequate

Babies receive care and support with settling-in sessions. The childminder and her mother work well with parents to aid separation by forming good attachments and following familiar routines. Children and babies respond positively to the childminder's friendly, yet calm and reassuring approach.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are confident to choose where they want to play. They self-select toys and show interest when visitors arrive at the setting. Children play well alongside each other. The childminder supports them to learn to share resources and take turns. Children listen well to the childminder and help to tidy up toys when asked.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a system in place to identify what is done well or where there are weaknesses in her practice. She relies heavily on the knowledge and experience of her co-childminder. Therefore, the childminder is unaware that a number of the legal requirements have been breached. This has a significant impact on children's welfare as safeguarding is not given priority. n Children excitedly take part in a baking activity to make a crumble for the blackberries they have picked. Children identify the ingredients that they need including flour, butter and sugar. The childminder introduces ideas such as 'more' or 'less' and demonstrates how to weigh ingredients using the electric scales. However, the activity is not differentiated for the varying ages, to ensure children receive the best learning opportunities. For example, the childminder asks the children to weigh out the flour but does not ensure they can recognise

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need to do better?

when they reach the required 174 grams. Younger children find this extremely challenging, so they are not able to succeed. This means they do not gain the intended skills and do not feel a sense of achievement. n The childminder helps the children to develop good self-care skills, such as independent toileting and handwashing. Children are developing an awareness

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24 August 2022 of their own health and well-being. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which the childminder cooks and prepares for them. Mealtimes are important to the childminder and her co-childminder. They recognise the importance of eating together at the table. Children learn about table manners, remembering to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Older children practise using cutlery and even the youngest children have a go at feeding themselves with a spoon. n The childminder successfully promotes children's love of reading. Throughout the day, children choose books to read alone or with the childminder. Young children cuddle up and listen intently. They show great delight as the childminder reads stories in an engaging manner. Older children talk about the characters and what is going to happen next. They confidently repeat key parts of the story. Children develop their communication and language skills. They

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confidently show visitors their favourite books. n Children are developing some skills in preparation for more formal learning in school. The childminder ensures they can easily access a range of mark-making resources. Children are keen to improve their skills in forming letters and have a go at writing their name. Children confidently recall the sounds and names of letters as they write. n Children access the garden where they develop their physical skills. The childminder takes children on outings and ensures they spend time outside in the fresh air. For example, they go on regular visits to the nearby woods, where they forage for blackberries. This helps them to develop some understanding of the world. n The childminder is a positive role model. Children are well behaved and polite. They learn how to manage their feelings. Children are developing an awareness of others. They also learn about a sense of right and wrong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder conducts effective risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe for children to play. She holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. She knows how to deal with accidents and injuries to children and maintains accurate records.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date, which means that children's safety can not be assured. She does not have a secure understanding of child protection issues. For example, she does not know how to be alert to the risks posed to children by exposure to extremist views and beliefs. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should there be concerns about the well-being of a child. In addition, she is not aware of the actions to take should an allegation be made against her or any adult living or working on her premises.

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Due date

ensure that all safeguarding arrangements are up to date and fully understood, including the "Prevent' duty guidance and procedures to follow in the event of concerns about a child or allegations made against an adult working with the children 23/09/2022

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Due date

implement effective systems for reflection to identify strengths and weaknesses to rapidly drive improvement. 23/09/2022

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should:

n explore ways to extend and challenge children's learning through activities that differentiate the needs of each individual child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2579700 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10239495 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 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Petersfield, Hampshire. The childminder works with another childminder at the same premises. She provides care for children, Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder provided a tour of her setting and explained how she uses the space and provides activities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views via written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to, and interacted with, the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

24 August 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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