Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She is aware of all possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to refer any concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder continues to update her knowledge. She has completed a course on how to support children with autism spectrum disorder and is now aware of different strategies to support children's emotional development. n The childminder recognises the importance of implementing a joint working approach to support children to achieve. She believes in strong partnerships with parents and other settings children may attend. The childminder is keen to liaise with external agencies to meet children's individual needs consistently. She has developed good working relationships with local schools and shows clear intentions for what children need to know and do before their move to school. n The childminder knows how to organise the learning environment and use daily

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routines to enable children to become independent, confident and develop positive attitudes to learning. She understands the skills children need for their future development and explains how she can support these. For example, she describes children having access to an allotment in the garden, so that they understand the process from growing vegetables and fruit to eating them. This helps children to develop healthy eating habits. n The childminder demonstrates a strong knowledge of how young children learn. She explains how she can, for example, extend their learning through their favourite books. The childminder wants children to learn to retell stories and practise repeated phrases to support their communication and language skills. For instance, she could organise a trip to the woods to role play a story, such as 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. This activity also supports children's physical development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will manage children's behaviour by being a good role model to them. She has high expectations and will offer praise when children follow the set rules and boundaries. The childminder understands the significance of encouraging children to be polite, build positive relationships and value each other's differences. Additionally, she will teach children to identify potential hazards and begin to manage them, in order to stay safe. n The childminder describes how she will promote children's awareness of the diverse world we live in. She states that this starts with children and families represented in her setting. For example, she will work with these families to share food from their cultures. In this way, children will feel their home backgrounds are valued.

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This provision meets requirements

1 February 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2528290 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10215083 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 in the Waterlooville area of Hampshire. She works alongside another childminder. The childminder is open from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she would organise the curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of her suitability to work with children and her paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the provider, which included the arrangements to safeguard and promote children's welfare.

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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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1 February 2023 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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