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

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the childminder's care. They are encouraged to develop polite behaviours as they say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder provides children with regular praise to build their self-esteem. This has a positive impact on children's confidence in taking the lead in their play. Children play cooperatively together and share the toys and resources they play with. For example, they choose to explore the slide and take turns, laughing and giggling. Children have strong bonds with the childminder, who is nurturing and manages children's care needs and routines well. For instance, she knows when young children are ready for their sleep or need a cuddle for reassurance. Children explore and move freely around the well-organised, homely environment and make independent choices about their play. Young children use their imagination as they pretend to make drinks and push the dolls in pushchairs around the garden.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They develop good physical skills. Young children excitedly run around the well-resourced garden and practise their balancing skills.

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The provision is good

Children have many opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder interacts well with the children. She speaks clearly, repeating words and introducing new ones. This helps to support children's developing vocabulary. Children visit playgroups with the childminder. This helps to build their confidence in social situations and enables them to mix with children who they will move on to school with.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates high aspirations for children. She promotes a shared approach with parents to help prepare children effectively for nursery or school. For example, the childminder gives advice to parents about how to help children look after themselves and develop good social skills. This helps children to acquire the skills they need for later learning. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what children need to learn. Overall, she focuses her teaching to support them. For example, she consistently models language to young children to extend their vocabulary. However, older children, who are very capable, require further challenge during their play to help them to engage more deeply. n The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals. Children interact well with each other and adults, which develops their social skills, and the routine helps to offer a sense of security. The childminder encourages

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need to do better?

children to learn about good hygiene routines. For example, children wash their hands before and after eating. The childminder works with parents to support children during toilet training to help them understand their personal needs.

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need to do better?

23 June 2023 n The childminder is dedicated to her role and strives to deliver high-quality care and education at all times. She is reflective and knows what she does well and what she would like to improve. The childminder is keen to continue with her professional development to enhance her already good skills and knowledge. n The childminder understands the physical skills that children need to develop. She plans opportunities for children to be physically active. For example, children enjoy exploring in the childminder's garden. They develop their hand-eye coordination as they pour sand and water into jugs. The childminder gives children ample time and space to practise these skills. This helps them to make good progress towards their next steps in learning. n Settling-in procedures are good. The childminder forms good relationships with parents from the start. She invites children and parents to attend settling-in

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need to do better?

sessions to get to know her and familiarise themselves with the environment. The childminder obtains a range of information from parents during this time. Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive. They say that their children have quickly settled in her care and that they are happy to have found her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. She attends child protection training to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder regularly checks all areas of the environment to ensure that children play in a safe space. She demonstrates a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and neglect, including the signs that may indicate that a child is being exposed to extreme or radical views. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.

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should:

n develop the already good-quality teaching, and extend children's learning during the implementation of the curriculum to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264580 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10279001 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 5 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the Elvetham Heath area of Fleet, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and discussed her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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

23 June 2023 23 June 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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