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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Children settle quickly, choose their fruit snack and access the range of resources freely. They play alone as well as alongside their friends. Children are keen to make up their own games based on real-life scenarios. For example, children use a toy scanner and pretend to shop for ingredients. They move on to making their 'dinner' in saucepans. Children form positive relationships with the childminder, who is attentive to their individual care needs. The childminder is a good role model and joins in with children's self-chosen play. This helps children feel safe and comfortable in her home.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They develop affectionate bonds with the schoolchildren who also attend in the afternoon. For instance, younger children look to their older friends for play ideas and miss them when they leave to go home. Children display good manners, such as when they say 'please'. They follow the rules, such as when they pack away their toys before they move into the garden. Children are encouraged to be independent. For instance, they are supported to open containers themselves to access their favourite toys. The childminder provides consistent praise when children show perseverance and commitment. This contributes towards children's developing self-esteem and raises their confidence in their own abilities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her expertise to support children's emotional well-being effectively. She values each child's unique personality and adapts her approach to help children recognise their different emotions. For example, she acknowledges the way they may be feeling, such as when they are tired, and offers suggestions to make them feel better. Children often choose a hug from the childminder to help them self-regulate their feelings. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to hear new language as they play and explore. For instance, as they use bubble solution and a wand to make bubbles, the childminder introduces words to describe the different directions they go in, such as 'left', 'right' and 'swirl'. Children begin to apply these words as they continue to blow bubbles. n The childminder identifies opportunities to enhance children's knowledge and skills in other areas of learning, such as practising their counting skills. For

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example, children are encouraged to count the legs on a spider that they find and try to count the bubbles they pop with their hands. In addition, children describe the bubbles by size and say, 'That one's bigger than the others.' This helps to enhance children's early mathematical skills and language. n Children enjoy being active in the fresh air. Their physical skills are developing well. The childminder suggests different techniques when they use outdoor

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15 May 2023 equipment, such as a bat and ball. Children find out that using an up and down arm action with the bat is the most effective and controlled way to hit the ball. n Children learn about adopting healthy lifestyles and the importance of good health routines. For instance, they know that they need to wear hats to protect them from the sun. Children learn to wash their hands thoroughly, for example, when they make lots of bubbles with soap and rub it carefully between their fingers. They know that 'the germs are washed away'. n Children have ample time to lead their own play and practise what they already know and can do. However, the routine in place sometimes lacks opportunities for focused learning where children can engage in activities at a deeper level and develop their concentration skills. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She engages with them on a regular basis to share how their child's day with her has been. Parents state

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that they value the childminder's advice and guidance with home routines, including ways to help their children have a restful sleep. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. She ensures that mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, is kept up to date. The childminder has a keen interest in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She uses a range of strategies effectively to help them catch up. For example, recent training has improved her knowledge of how to promote children's communication and language skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She completes regular safeguarding training to build on her knowledge and skills. The childminder has a secure understanding of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, including the risks associated with exposure to extremist views and behaviours. She knows how to report and escalate concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children indoors, outdoors and when they are eating snacks.

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should:

n focus sharply on children's next steps for learning during activities to maximise their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487975 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10280387 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 11 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Barton Stacey, in Hampshire. The childminder offers care before and after school, in term time. She also provides holiday care by arrangement. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She accepts funding for free early years provision 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents through verbal feedback.

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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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