Ms Serena Bone

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is welcoming, clean, and well organised. It is an appropriate space for childminding. Her home is safe and secure, and she has ensured her public liability insurance is renewed annually. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will support children's good behaviour. She describes how she will be a good role model and always be kind and fair towards them. She explains how she will talk to children about their feelings and encourage them to share and take turns. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Daily checks and risk assessments of her home help the childminder to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children. The childminder holds a recognised paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a

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healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder is aware of how to observe and monitor the progress children make. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to plan for children's learning and offers a broad range of resources to support children's development. n The childminder understands the importance of partnership with parents and other professionals to provide children with continuity of learning and care. n The childminder understands the value of professional development and evaluating her practice. She explains her intention to complete additional training that will support her practice when working with children in the early years age range. n The childminder recognises the need to help children to build an awareness of their immediate community and the wider world around them. She is aware of how to encourage and promote children's communication and language, to help

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This provision meets requirements

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 110827 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10276611 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Four Marks, Hampshire. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare and provides ad hoc care for children between 8am and 6pm during the school holidays.

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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 areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes. The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the teaching and learning requirements. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation and the current areas identified for improvement. n A range of documentation was sampled, including evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and reporting procedures. The inspector also discussed how the childminder plans for her own professional development.

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22 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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