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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's warm and attentive care. They approach her to snuggle in for comfort, and seek her out to settle down for a reassuring cuddle. Children demonstrate that the childminder supports their emotional well-being securely.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and independent. They know where resources belong, for example, and help themselves to tissues to blow their own noses. Children know the high expectations the childminder has for them. For example, they understand to tidy away toys they have finished with, before getting more out. Children listen to what the childminder says and respond positively to requests and instructions. They are learning to manage their feelings and they behave well.

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The provision is good

Children are excited and motivated in their play and learning. Children show they feel proud of their achievements. For instance, when they manage to undo a screw-top lid, they beam with delight. The childminder offers children warm praise and encouragement, which supports and raises their self-esteem. Children learn many skills in the childminder's care. They develop their attention and focus, such as through story times, and how to share and take turns. These skills will support them to move on to the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how children learn. Her curriculum is designed to support children's learning through play, using their interests to engage and motivate them effectively. Children benefit from being in the care of a calm, experienced and positive role model. They are thriving in the childminder's care. n The childminder builds on what children already know and can do. They share their knowledge readily with each other. For instance, children tell others that blackboards need chalk, not pens. Children are highly motivated to play and learn, as they explore the stimulating learning environment that the childminder provides. n Children benefit from many varied experiences and activities. They construct with bricks, role play shops, share stories and complete puzzles. The childminder takes children out into the wider community, such as on trips to parks and the zoo, and to meet up with other local childminders. Children see different people

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and different places. This helps them to learn about the diversity of the world in which they are growing up. n The childminder builds effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. This ensures high levels of consistency for children's care and learning. n Children learn about developing healthy and active lifestyles. The childminder supplies nutritious snacks, for example, and teaches children about the

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30 March 2023 importance of handwashing before eating. She teaches them to use good manners as they play and through daily routines. Children readily make choices, such as what fruit to eat, and use open-top cups to drink from. They are independent from a young age. n The childminder ensures that all children have their say and are included in making decisions. Children laugh as they move like crabs from a popular book that they choose to look at, and take delight in singing and dancing to their favourite songs. They confidently find resources, such as rings to use as steering wheels, as they sing. Children show that they enjoy their time with the childminder. n Children enjoy looking at X-rays. The childminder helps children to recognise and discuss what they are seeing. Generally, the childminder supports children's speech very well, for example by introducing them to new words. Occasionally, however, she does not ensure they hear the correct words or the sounds that

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they say. This does not fully support their developing speech and early literacy skills to the highest levels. n The childminder is proactive in keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She seeks out training courses, for instance, that will benefit the children she cares for. This helps her to feel secure and confident in her role to support children's learning and development. n Parents comment very favourably about the childminder. They say they are 'consistently impressed' with the care she provides for their children. They report how much they value the childminder's professional opinion, help and support. Parents comment that their children are 'flourishing in her care'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to keep children safe and promote their well-being. She keeps her knowledge current through attending regular training. The childminder knows what the signs and indicators of possible abuse are. The childminder understands the actions she needs to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder knows the process to follow if there are any allegations made against her or household members. She ensures her house is clean and tidy for children to play and learn in.

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should:

n support children's communication and developing speech even more closely, such as by consistently modelling the correct pronunciation of words and sounds that children say.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465548 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10280823 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 9 Date of previous inspection 23 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Fair Oak, Hampshire. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year, from 7am to 6pm. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two three and fours 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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure those are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of suitability of household members. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

30 March 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

30 March 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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