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

The childminder is calm, caring and very attentive to children. She responds to children's individual needs and knows their routine very well. For example, she recognises when children are getting tired and offers them a cuddle. As a result, children form positive relationships with her. They are happy and settle quickly. Children have positive attitudes to learning. They explore the environment and make independent choices in their play. For example, they find a piece of material, which they place on their head. They smile and giggle while they play a peekaboo game. This ensures that children's choices are valued, which helps them to develop a positive sense of self.

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The provision is good

Children behave well, and the childminder is a good role model. She uses age- appropriate strategies to manage their behaviour. Children develop confidence in social situations. They are quick to settle when visitors are in the setting. For example, they offer to share their pen with the visitors and show them their drawings.

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The provision is good

Children engage well in all the activities. The childminder plans her environment to ensure children have opportunities to learn and practise what they already know. For instance, they have opportunities to make marks on the paper and whiteboards. This develops a foundation for children's early literacy skills, such as writing. Children make good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn, and overall, there is a clear curriculum. Children's learning is sequenced well. The childminder uses the initial and ongoing assessments to check what children already know and to inform what they can learn next. n Children develop a range of knowledge and skills they need for future learning. For example, children have easy access to books, which they independently choose. This helps children to develop a love of reading. They develop physical skills, such as coordination, when they ride balance bicycles at the local playgroup. n Children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts from an early age. For example, the childminder successfully encourages some children to count and recite numbers by incorporating their love of superheroes into the activity. This way, children are excited to take part and focus well on the activity. n The childminder supports children's communication and language. Children learn

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need to do better?

new words, such as 'magnet' and 'rubber'. However, the childminder sometimes does not use the correct words when describing things to children. This means children do not always get the accurate information they need to build on their

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21 November 2022 developing vocabulary. n Children enjoy regular visits to local woods and parks. Children learn about the local wildlife and nature when they talk about different trees they see. They have opportunities to see the local docks from the nearby beach. Children learn about transport and different types of machinery. n The childminder provides children with real-life experiences. She takes them on bus rides, and they visit the local town and supermarkets. Children use small trolleys to buy their favourite snacks. This helps children to develop an understanding of their local community and the wider world around them. n Children learn about a range of occupations. They meet different people, such as bus drivers and zoo keepers. Children learn about different cultures and religions. For example, they listen to stories from the Bible at a local group. Children develop positive attitudes about different people and cultures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides good-quality interactions. She evaluates the activities she provides effectively. For example, she is confident to tell the inspector what she would change to support the children further. However, she does not have a precise plan for her continuous professional development to improve on her practice even further. n The childminder collects a range of information about children when they first start. She explains her policies and procedures to parents. This helps parents to understand how the childminder operates and how she keeps children safe in her home and outside. n Partnership with parents is effective. Parents comment positively about the childminder's service. Parents are happy about the progress their children make. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's medical needs. This supports children's health and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities for keeping children safe from harm. She is confident with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of a range of safeguarding issues, including those relating to the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. She would follow correct procedures to report concerns about adults working with children, including concerns about household members. The childminder completes safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder's risk assessment is effective. She takes precaution to ensure children play in a safe environment. For example, she has closed her garden due to current repairs to the fence and garden's floor.

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should:

21 November 2022 n provide consistent modelling of plain and clear language to expand children's vocabulary, to further develop their communication skills n make better use of continuous professional development to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2584000 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10251072 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Marchwood, Southampton. She provides care from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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 discussed her curriculum intentions with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions being provided. n The childminder discussed continuous professional development with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n A sample of documentation was reviewed, including suitability checks, first-aid certificates and progress checks for children aged between two and three years.

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Inspection activities

21 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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21 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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