Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment for children. Children form strong attachments to the childminder, which starts with an effective settling-in process which is planned together with the parents. Children are independent and encouraged to work together. They confidently explore the environment and select from a wide range of toys and activities of their choosing. Children are happy and talk excitedly to each other and the childminder about what they have been doing at school.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She uses positive behaviour strategies, which help children learn right from wrong. The children listen to the childminder's clear instructions and understand about taking turns and to share with each other. Older children play well with the younger children and support them in their activities. For example, children choose a game which is suitable for all age groups and the older children help the younger ones to understand what they need to do.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder listens to the children's views and links activities to what the children are learning at school. For example, the childminder discusses the Fire of London with two of the children who are currently learning about this topic at school. The children use a range of junk modelling and creative resources to make buildings in London.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a well-organised environment to encourage children's independence. For example, when children arrive, they have low-level pegs, so that they can hang their coats up independently. Children understand that they need to take their shoes off and where to put them. Children understand the routines and high expectations at the childminder's home. n The childminder has an interest in what the children are learning at school. She supports this by encouraging and providing activities for them to continue their learning. For example, the childminder discusses their homework with them and helps with ideas that may be helpful. n Parents praise the childminder for the care and attention the children receive from her. They are happy with the information and feedback that is shared with them. n The childminder provides a good range of activities for children of all ages and listens to the children's views and ideas on what they would like to do. She

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actively joins in with the children's play, encouraging ideas and imagination. n There are good behaviour management strategies in place. The childminder

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need to do better?

23 November 2022 talks to the children about why they need to do certain things, so they understand what is expected of them and how to look after the environment. For example, children tidy away toys when they have finished with them, as they recognise that these could be a tripping hazard. n The childminder provides freshly cooked and healthy meals for the children. They understand the need for a balanced diet. For example, during dinner time, children discuss their favourite foods and which vegetables they like and dislike. They also discuss how sugary foods can give you a quick burst of energy but how this was not good as it would not last long. Children are developing a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating. n The childminder listens to the children and values their opinions. During holidays, she plans a range of outings and recognises the need for the children to have physical activity. She ensures their safety by teaching them about road

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safety and stranger danger. All children wear hi-visibility jackets, making them clearly visible. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills during routine times of the day. For example, each day, two children are chosen to be the 'helpers of the day'. They enjoy helping to set the table ready for dinner with cutlery and cups for all the children. This helps to support children's mathematical development, as they count how many knives and forks are needed. They confidently carry the dinner plates over to the seated children. After children have finished eating, they help to clear away the plates and load them into the dishwasher. This helps to promote children's independence and self-help skills. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice and attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. For example, recent training has improved her knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the agencies that she can go to for support and advice. She understands the process of how to make a referral and the local safeguarding teams to contact. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her house and garden regularly to help identify any potential hazards. When taking the children on outings, she assesses the sites to be visited. This minimises hazards and helps to keep the children safe from harm. She keeps her knowledge up to date by attending safeguarding and first-aid training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474075 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10236321 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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Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Lychpit, near Basingstoke in Hampshire. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Thursday from 3.15pm to 5.30pm and all day during school holidays. She works all year around, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant 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 the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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23 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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