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 greeted warmly by the childminder when they arrive. They quickly settle and play with friends. Children engage in activities. They talk to the childminder, using mathematical language, about the size of the pumpkins and acorns. Children ask, 'Which one is the biggest and smallest?' Children are happy and feel safe in the childminder's care and they snuggle into her for emotional support. Children are happy to play together. They chat to the childminder about various topics, such as their birthdays and dearest toys at home. remembering what is important to them.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy playing with a good range of resources, including different-sized pinecones and wooden circles. They collect acorns and leaves from the garden to add to these natural collections. Children enjoy playing with favourite toys. They take turns and show positive behaviour towards one another.

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The provision is good

Children listen intently to the childminder. They remember going to the supermarket to buy fruits and vegetables and recall using the scanner. Children learn new skills through activities, such as cutting up strawberries, blueberries, sugar snap peas and mini sweetcorn for snack time. They work hard to overcome challenges. For example, they build resilience overcoming challenges as they chop up the cucumber. The childminder encourages children and praises their work. They show pride in their achievements when they have completed the task.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong focus on communication and language. Her curriculum is ambitious. This is evident by the number and quality of conversations she has with the children. She gives children time to consider and respond to her questions. This supports their speaking and thinking skills. n Children are confident and independent. They access water bottles for themselves and their friends. With good support from the childminder, they are developing their hygiene practices. n The childminder is a good role model for behaviour. She focuses on emotional development and the children are kind and happy. She speaks with a calm and soothing voice. This supports children who struggle when managing their feelings and behaviour. n Children enjoy learning about nature. The childminder develops their experiences through focused resources that promote thoughtful conversations. She has created a 'Seasons' box that contains pumpkins, acorns and a knitted

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toadstool. She takes the opportunity to remind the children about seeing real toadstools outside and keeping safe. n The childminder understands the importance of children learning about the

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2 November 2022 world they live in. She teaches them about road safety when they use the car. The children attend playgroups with the childminder, and this gives them opportunities to learn about similarities and differences in the wider community. This experience prepares them for life in modern Britain. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's physical skills well. Children enjoy regular trips to the local park and soft-play centre to practise running and climbing skills. The childminder also provides a range of experiences to support children's fine motor skills. For example, they are very curious and become completely engaged with some finger-strengthening resources, stretching and squashing rubber funnels. The childminder encourages children to use knives to cut up fruits and vegetables for snack time. However, she is more effective in promoting these skills with older children than she is with younger children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good partnership with parents. She observes children carefully and assesses their development. She quickly identifies areas of concern and discusses these with parents so that timely referrals can be made to outside agencies. This results in programmes of support that help children to thrive. Parents comment positively on the childminder being approachable and supportive. She regularly requests information from parents about their children's achievements at home and uses this to build on their learning in the setting. n Children have access to some books, but the range is not very wide and does not always reflect the children's current interests. This does not entice children to explore books independently, to fully nurture their interest in reading. n The childminder has successfully completed a range of training courses which has improved her knowledge. She reflects on her previous experience working

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alongside another childminder, effectively using the knowledge she gained during that time. She has a confident understanding of mathematics, which impacts on the children's learning. She uses a coherently planned and sequenced curriculum that supports children in readiness for their next stage of education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe from harm. She keeps up to date by attending safeguarding training and is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is a risk of harm. She understands her role and knows who to contact should she have any concerns that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy and safeguarding advice is displayed on the parent board.

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should:

2 November 2022 n increase the opportunities for young children to fully practise new skills n enhance the opportunities for children to develop a love of books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308115 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10228399 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 5 Date of previous inspection 24 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in North Baddesley, Hampshire. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Wednesday, 8am to 5.30pm, throughout the year.

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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 spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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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