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 show that they feel secure in the childminder's warm and attentive care. For instance, they sit on her knee and snuggle in for comfort and reassurance. Children are clearly settled and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They laugh with her as they explore their physical feelings and emotions. Children all lie down, for example, pretending to be tired. The childminder offers them praise and encouragement, and supports their emotional development effectively.

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The provision is good

Children are enticed to join in and try new activities and experiences by the engaging childminder. They show good levels of attention and focus, for example when playing with dough. Children are keen to join in and keep on trying when rolling out 'sausages' and making different shapes. They show that they are determined and have positive attitudes to their learning.

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The provision is good

Children listen to what the childminder says. They behave well and respond positively to instructions and requests, such as helping to tidy the playroom before going outdoors to play. Children know the boundaries, such as being careful of small resources around the younger children. They develop a good range of skills in the childminder's care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum to teach children a range of skills. For instance, she places a high value on children learning to be independent. The childminder encourages children to make choices, for example, and to manage handwashing. These skills will help them to move on to the next stage in their education. n The childminder works well with her co-childminder. They have regular meetings to share information about the children they care for. Their effective communication ensures high levels of continuity for children's care and learning. n Children benefit from a childminder who knows them well and can meet their individual needs. She plans activities to support their learning, based on their interests. This helps to excite and engage them in their learning. For instance, children enthusiastically play with dough. The childminder uses the opportunity to help them practise using tools, such as scissors. Children show that they have

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need to do better?

positive attitudes to their learning as they keep on trying to make snips and cut dough. n The childminder is a positive role model for children's communication and behaviour. Children learn to listen to one another, take turns with resources and play cooperatively. They demonstrate that they learn many skills from the childminder, such as using good manners. Children behave well. n The childminder encourages children to be curious learners. She asks them

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need to do better?

15 May 2023 questions to help them to think further and develop their understanding. However, at times, the childminder does not allow children enough time to think and respond. She occasionally steps in too fast with the answer, or another question. This does not fully support the development of children's communication and critical thinking skills. n Children enjoy being active outdoors. They throw and catch balls, for example, and climb the slide. The childminder supports children to learn good hygiene routines and habits, such as sitting as they eat. She supports children's physical development well. n The childminder offers children the opportunity to learn about the wider world. For instance, they visit local parks and farms. These experiences help children to see different people and different places. They develop an understanding of the world in which they are growing up. n Children benefit from quality spent with the childminder, for example during

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need to do better?

nappy changes. She sensitively includes them in the process and encourages them to develop their personal care skills. Children's confidence and self-esteem are supported effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role to promote children's well- being at all times. She is aware of the signs and indicators that may suggest children are at risk of harm. The childminder knows the actions to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She understands what to do if there is an allegation made against her or her co-childminder. The childminder has effective risk assessment procedures in place to identify and minimise risk to children. She provides a safe and secure space for them to play and learn.

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should:

n provide children with more time to think, answer and respond to questions in order to help develop their thinking skills and language even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2623807 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10280922 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She works with another childminder, and their assistant, at their home in Botley, Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5pm, during term time only. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 around the premises and discussed how they ensure these 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder. 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 the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

15 May 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

15 May 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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