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 enter the provision with confidence. They leave their parents with ease and greet the childminder and each other with a smile. Children are familiar with routines and independently remove their coats and shoes on entry. They have formed positive relationships with the childminder and her family. Children demonstrate they are happy and enjoy their time at the childminder's comfortable home. The childminder is very attentive to their individual needs. For example, the childminder ensures that there is a rich supply of resources and activities on offer to promote children's independence. She quickly responds to children's requests for different toys to be made accessible. Children work together to create fun and exciting activities. For instance, children enjoy collecting items to bounce up and down on a pop-up tent. The childminder inventively extends children's learning by asking them to find objects linked to topics they are working on.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy focused learning during group time. For example, children listen to 'The Hungry Caterpillar' story. The childminder cleverly introduces new language linked to healthy foods and mathematics. Children demonstrate their understanding of numbers by counting in sequence. They are eager to share their knowledge of foods that are healthy and not healthy. Children confidently communicate with the childminder and each other and are encouraged to experiment with language through rhyme and repetition. Children feel valued by the childminder. She proactively celebrates their efforts and achievements through praise.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She provides a broad curriculum that covers all seven areas of learning. Children make good progress in their development. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests. She ensures that she knows children's starting points and provides opportunities for children to extend further their knowledge and understanding. For example, the childminder encourages children to use a toothbrush to clean playdough food from a laminated picture of teeth. This enables children to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of oral health. n Children's speech and language is developing well. The childminder actively engages children in conversation. She models language well and encourages children to talk about topics they are familiar with. For instance, children discuss their experiences from home. This supports further children's confidence to participate in conversation.

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need to do better?

n Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. They demonstrate that they feel safe, requesting a hug from the childminder and asking for their needs to be met. The childminder encourages children to establish secure relationships with each other by promoting teamwork. For

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29 November 2022 example, children work together to fill buckets with sand. This supports children further to form positive relationships with each other. n Overall children's behaviour is good. However, the childminder does not always consistently remind children of acceptable behaviour. This means that children do not always understand rules and boundaries. n Children are provided with opportunities to enhance their physical development and have access to fresh air. For example, children learn to manage their own risks while using the slide in the well-stocked garden. They develop fine and gross motor movements while stirring imaginary foods in the mud kitchen. n The childminder has formed secure parent partnerships. Parents comment that the childminder is, 'reliable, honest and caring' and that she offers a, 'home- from-home' service. They feel included and are regularly updated about children's progress. However, the childminder has not established links with

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other early years settings and schools that children attend, which means that relevant information regarding children is not shared. n The childminder understands the importance of children learning about community and the wider world. For example, they attend local toddler groups where they have opportunities to interact with other people and participate in activities linked to other cultures, such as Chinese New Year and Christmas. Children enjoy going on walks and learning about season changes. n Children's creative free expression is encouraged by the childminder. They have access to a rich variety of art and craft materials. Children enjoy creating pictures linked to topics they are learning about. For example, children create autumn trees using materials they have chosen. Children enjoy experimenting with mark-making in preparation for early writing skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is proactive in keeping children safe from harm through ongoing safeguarding training. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns for children's safety. She is confident in other areas of safeguarding, such as grooming and extremism. The childminder ensures the provision is safe for children. For example, she has installed safety gates and ensures that doors are locked after parents leave. The childminder regularly risk assess the environment and checks equipment is safe for use. Children are closely monitored during outings and are taught about road safety.

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should:

n deliver consistent messages to children about boundaries so they develop respect for their environment, resources and each other

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should:

29 November 2022 n establish links with other early years settings and schools that children attend, to improve continuity for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2584802 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10251096 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Andover, Hampshire. She operates from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 and the 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

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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29 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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