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 and confident. They settle with ease in the childminder's care. They benefit from the freedom they are given to explore resources and activities. Children appreciate being provided opportunities to make decisions about the games they want to play. Children help to tidy toys and are encouraged to put on their own shoes and coats ready for outdoor play. This helps to promote children's independence skills. Children also enjoy the wide range of additional off-site activities planned by the childminder. For example, woodland walks, trips to farms, country parks and local beaches. Children gain a wealth of experiences that aid their understanding of the natural world around them. During these trips, they also get to use their imaginations when creating natural pieces of artwork while developing gross and fine motor skills when mark making in sand and mud.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to develop their social skills and to manage their own behavioural choices well. Children are taught to show empathy and care for one another. For example, older children aid younger children when faced with challenges and willingly share toys and resources, taking turns effectively. The children's speech and language development is supported well through purposeful interactions, regular sharing of stories and singing of songs and rhymes. The children are provided a language-rich environment which helps them develop their own speech and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows each child well. She finds out about their interests, abilities and individual needs on entry, through thorough settling-in procedures. She plans a coherent and sequenced curriculum that focuses on what children already know and what they need to learn next. The childminder ensures experiences provided allow children to develop key skills and knowledge that help them to prepare for their next stage in learning. n The childminder attends to children's care needs swiftly and effectively. She recognises signs that children may be tired, hungry or in need of comfort. She reacts to these signals accordingly and with genuine care. Children have developed a sense of belonging and feel secure and looked after in this warm and nurturing environment. n The childminder has a sound understanding of how children develop and learn. She frequently seeks out opportunities to promote mathematical development.

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need to do better?

For example, when reading and sharing stories and nursery rhymes, items and pictures are counted. During walks shapes are spotted and named, and properties such as number of sides explored. Children are gaining good early mathematical skills and knowledge. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for the children to be physically

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5 December 2022 active, for example balancing on climbing apparatus and riding on scooters. She teaches children about healthy choices such as discussing the benefits of eating fruit and the reasons for washing hands before snack and after blowing noses. Children are gaining a good understanding of what a healthy lifestyle is. However, the childminder does not regularly promote children's understanding of the differences and similarities of people beyond their own experiences. Children are consequently gaining a limited understanding of the diverse nature of modern Britain. n Children with special educational needs are well supported. The childminder liaises closely with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to allow all children equal access to the setting. All children make good progress. n Children behave well. The childminder models and encourages positive

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need to do better?

behavioural choices and the children are clear about her expectations. Children are developing sound social skills, care and compassion. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder carries out home visits to help her learn about the individual needs of the children. Parents' written and verbal feedback about the care their children receive is very complimentary. They comment positively about the wide range of experiences that their children access and how the childminder has supported their children to gain confidence. The childminder communicates daily with parents, sharing developmental progress and next steps planned. This encourages a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder works alongside other childminders who share experiences, advice and expertise gained from attending training courses. This helps the childminder to reflect on her own setting and strive to improve her own practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms to look out for that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should she become concerned about a child's safety or welfare and what to do should an allegation be made about herself or household member. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe with regular checks to minimise potential hazards and risk assesses any off-site visits to ensure that the children are kept safe at all times. She teaches children road safety precautions as well as practising regular emergency evacuation procedures with the children. The children are gaining a good sense of how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

5 December 2022 n increase the range of experiences aimed at extending children's knowledge and understanding of the lives of those different from their own, to best prepare them for life in modern Britain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449741 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10228694 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 4 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Waterlooville in Portsmouth and provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am-5pm. She has a relevant qualification at level 3 and has an assistant registered to work with her.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises, including the garden and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views through verbal and written feedback and the inspector took their views into consideration. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development and how this was planned for at appropriate intervals. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request including accident and incident reports. n The inspector observed a planned activity and provided feedback to the

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childminder. n The inspector tracked the experiences of children and observed activities and peer-on-peer and adult-child interactions.

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Inspection activities

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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