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

Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's welcoming home. They greet the inspector with a hug and are keen to show her the activities they enjoy. Children whirl around on the spinning tops and demonstrate good balance and coordination skills. They are imaginative, turn them upside down and explore different sounds as they use them as drums. Children have good relationships with their peers. They listen to what they have to say and share toys willingly.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high aspirations for all children. She encourages children to be independent from a young age. This helps to support school readiness. Children listen to instructions and are eager to help with small tasks, such as tidying away toys. They manage their personal care needs well, blow their noses, put tissues in the bin and wash their hands.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day. They show a growing understanding of the natural world and recall how they recently harvested a pumpkin at the childminder's allotment. They enthusiastically discuss how they made pumpkin soup and snuggle up to the childminder to listen to a related story. Children confidently recite words and phrases, which helps to build on their developing language and vocabulary. They have strong relationships with the childminder and show high levels of self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children as they play and accurately assesses their on- going progress. She provides a broad range of learning experiences, which focus on their next steps in development. For example, children build on the muscles in their hands and fingers as they transport small objects with tools, such as tweezers. This helps to support their early writing skills. The childminder engages children in discussion as they play. However, on occasion, she is a little directive and does not seize opportunities to challenge children's thinking skills; this would help them express their own ideas. n Children show a growing understanding of diversity and the wider world. They enjoy weekly outings to toddler groups where they have opportunities to interact with other children. Children collect and take food to local food banks in the community. They visit the local charity shop to donate and buy books and toys.

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This teaches children how to help those less fortunate than themselves. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. For instance, children plant and grow a variety of vegetables and discuss the nutritional benefits of different food groups. They show a positive attitude to healthy food and select their own fruit at snacktime. Children behave well. They show good manners, say 'please' and 'thank you' and ask to get down from the

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19 October 2022 table. n The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding effectively. For example, children count objects as they post them into different containers. They stack hoops onto a mug tree and think about the concept of size. n The childminder teaches older children how to stay safe when using digital media at home. However, she has not fully considered how she can support younger children's understanding in an age-appropriate manner. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They appreciate the many first-hand experiences and trips the childminder provides within the local community. The childminder regularly provides parents with information on children's on-going progress. She provides them with advice and guidance on how to support their child's continued development at home. This supports continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice to consistently improve her

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provision. She has strong partnerships with other childminders in the local community and shares good practice, such as activity ideas. The childminder completes training to keep up to date with changes in legislation and current developments. This helps her achieve a good level of service for children and their families. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. For example, children delight in walks in the community and visits to local parks. They enjoy walks to the woods, where they collect a range of natural resources to use in activities at the setting. The childminder encourages children to take safe risks, such as climbing over fallen logs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder is aware of the indicators of abuse, including any concerns associated with female genital mutilation or radicalisation. She supervises children well, to ensure their well-being. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments, which helps to ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n strengthen interactions with children, to extend their thinking skills and learning to an even higher level n reflect on ways to develop younger children's understanding of how to use technology devices appropriately at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444966 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10228651 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 3 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Petersfield, Hampshire. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant home-based childcare qualification.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the impact on the children. n The childminder discussed children's progress and next steps with the inspector. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability and children's records.

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Inspection activities

19 October 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

19 October 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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