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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children play happily and confidently in this warm and homely environment. They feel safe in the care of this kind childminder. Children demonstrated this as they looked to her for reassurance when the inspector first arrived. They settle down quickly and are relaxed in the childminder's care. The childminder understands their individual needs and, where possible, ensures their routines are consistent with those at home. This provides continuity of care and has a positive impact on children's personal, social and emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children behave well in this calm setting, and the childminder treats them with respect. For example, she asks children if they are ready for a snack, letting them choose when to stop playing and eat.

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The provision is good

Young children enjoy listening to stories and show an interest in exploring noisy books. They use their fingers to press the animal pictures, which spark their curiosity at the sounds they create. The childminder has high expectations for every child. Children hear new words as they play with a sensory block puzzle. For instance, the childminder talks about the textures using fun words such as 'bumpy'. Children receive lots of praise as they match the sensory blocks together to complete the puzzle board.

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n The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She talks to children as they play and provides a narrative about what they are doing. Young children enjoy songs and rhymes. They excitedly join in with any actions, such as for 'Row, row, row your boat', and explore the different sounds that instruments make. n The childminder supports young children's early mathematical skills as they play. When using a shape sorter, for example, children learn concepts including 'round', 'star' and 'heart'. They test ideas and persevere as they push the shapes into the correct holes. The childminder spontaneously counts the shapes up to three, introducing the idea of numbers and quantities. n Young children show motivation and interest as they explore the activities on offer. They sit for long periods and concentrate well. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they build towers using small blocks. The

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childminder promotes their self-esteem through meaningful praise and encouragement. n Children have opportunities to develop their muscles for early writing. They enjoy being creative as they choose different-coloured crayons for mark making. The childminder labels the colours they use. Children excitedly repeat the word 'orange' as they find the childminder all the orange crayons. These activities help

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3 November 2022 support children's early literacy development as well as their vocabulary. n The childminder skilfully joins in with the children's chosen play to support their learning and enjoyment. Young children show curiosity as they learn how things work when using interactive toys. They pull levers and press buttons to create a range of sounds and lights as they watch in amazement. The childminder sits close by on the floor, providing lots of verbal praise, eye contact, smiles and reassurance. This supports children's emotional well-being and confidence. n The childminder supports young children to develop some independence and self-care skills. She encourages them to get their drinks independently, wash their hands before mealtimes and feed themselves their packed lunches. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy snacks. However, she overlooks opportunities throughout the day to teach young children the

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importance of healthy eating and lifestyles. n Young children have regular chances to develop their physical skills indoors. For example, there is space for young children to move freely indoors, and babies have equipment to support them to learn to walk. However, the childminder has not considered how best to encourage young children to fully test their emerging gross motor skills through regular opportunities to take appropriate risks in their play, especially when bad weather limits access to the outside. n The childminder understands her role in implementing the seven areas of learning in the home and when on outings. She is enthusiastic about providing children with the skills they need for their future learning. The childminder knows how to assess children's development. She plans meaningful experiences to support children's ongoing progress. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them informed about their child's daily experiences and

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progress. n The childminder leads and organises her provision well. She is committed to her own continued professional development and attends many training webinars to extend her knowledge. This training impacts positively on the service she offers to children and their families.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities around keeping children safe. She has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues and knows the signs to look for that may show that a child is at risk of harm. She keeps up to date by attending regular training and knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder makes sure the environment is safe for young children. She regularly risk assesses her home and any outings. She has a clear evacuation plan in place in case of emergencies. Children are safely supervised at all times.

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should:

3 November 2022 n introduce opportunities for children to begin to learn about the benefits of healthy eating and lifestyles to support their emerging understanding n enhance young children's opportunities to engage in risky play, both indoors and outside, to develop their understanding of how to manage risks themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2562564 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10232152 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She provides care from her home near Alton, Hampshire. The setting operates all year, except Bank Holidays. She opens Monday to Thursday, between 8am and 5.30pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provider. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about the childminder's suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

3 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

3 November 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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