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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Young children who are new to the setting demonstrate that they feel relaxed and secure in the care of the childminder. They form secure and strong bonds with the childminder. Children seek the childminder out for cuddles, particularly when they initially wake from their sleep. They benefit from her consistently sensitive and supportive interactions. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children's interests to consider the activities that she plans for them. Children develop a secure understanding of how to manage their behaviour. For example, they learn the positive house rules, such as 'sitting safely on the furniture'.

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The provision is good

The childminder effectively uses a range of resources to ignite children's curiosity. Children are motivated learners and enjoy exploring the resources available to them. Children are encouraged to use good manners, such as, 'please' and 'thank you'. They learn about similarities between themselves and others. Children benefit from ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy a range of experiences to enhance their understanding of the wider world. They visit local parks, zoos, farms and toddler groups. Children interact with a wider range of people and become confident with the surroundings beyond the childminder's home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn and builds on their next stages in learning, such as learning new words. The childminder offers a broad curriculum that helps children to learn about the wider world. For instance, children explore a range of festivals and cultures. They recently celebrated Chinese New Year. Children particularly enjoy different creative activities and food tasting. This helps to broaden children's knowledge about food that comes from different countries and communities. n The childminder uses regular observations and assessments to monitor children's individual progress. The childminder provides meaningful play opportunities for children to revisit and consolidate their previous learning. She focuses on children's interests to build their knowledge and ideas. However, the childminder does not work consistently in partnership with other settings that children

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need to do better?

attend, to enhance children's experiences and maximise their individual learning. n The childminder develops warm and nurturing relationships with children. She teaches children to follow consistent boundaries. This promotes children's self- esteem. The childminder provides children with the gentle support that they need. Children progress well while in the childminder's care. n The childminder creates a language rich environment and supports children's communication and language development well. She models communication and introduces new language during daily routines and as young children play. This

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need to do better?

23 February 2023 helps to develop children's speaking and listening skills from an early age. n The childminder takes children on regular outings to the park and to groups. This supports children to develop their social and physical skills. The childminder follows young children's routines to support their personal care and individual sleeping arrangements. The childminder is in tune with children's changing moods, recognising when they become tired and reassuring them when they wake. n Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice to identify ways to improve the support for children. For example, she completes mandatory training and relevant courses on areas that will enhance her knowledge for children's current needs. However, the childminder does not seek precise information from parents about what children already know and can do from the onset, to identify accurate starting points in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about children's achievements and interests and has regular discussions about children's development. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home. The childminder's good communication promotes smooth daily transitions between home and the provision. n The childminder has made positive changes and addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. As a result, she has made effective improvements to strengthen her safeguarding procedures and knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in protecting and safeguarding children. She is aware of the indicators of abuse and knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of a range of safeguarding issues, such as the effects of radicalisation and female genital mutilation. She can spot signs to identify where a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is paediatric first-aid trained and understands how to respond to accidents and injuries. She ensures that children are kept safe inside her home and while on outings. The premises are safe and secure.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to develop more effective ways to share information about their learning and development n gather more precise information when children first start and fully consider their prior achievements and development when assessing their starting points to

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should:

23 February 2023 inform future planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455303 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10257568 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 8 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Worthy Down, near Winchester. The childminder offers care each weekday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year around, including out-of-school care and school drop-offs and pick-ups. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of all areas of the premises, to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning. She spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all those living in the household. She also sampled documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

23 February 2023 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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