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 is kind and caring and knows children well. As a result, children build secure bonds with her and form strong friendships with each other. The childminder plans a curriculum that enables children to build on their previous knowledge and understanding. Children develop their skills and make good progress from their starting points. They demonstrate a keen motivation to learn as they explore how to hook the toy fish onto their fishing rods. Children use their critical thinking skills to work out that the hooks work better than the magnet. The childminder sings songs and nursery rhymes to develop children's listening and attention skills. Children listen intently and enjoy joining in with words and actions.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a high expectation of all children and positively helps them in becoming independent and confident to try new things. For example, young children are becoming confident in knowing when they need to use the bathroom. They know that they must wash their hands afterwards to get rid of the germs. Children demonstrate they are happy and have good self-esteem. They proudly point to their artwork, which is displayed around the room. The childminder speaks to children with kindness and respect. This helps children to be thoughtful and help one another. Children's behaviour is good; they know that it is kind to share. They demonstrate this by taking turns pushing the dolls around in the buggy.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good knowledge of child development. She completes assessments on children's progress and shares these with parents. Overall, the childminder plans appropriate next steps in children's learning. However, at times, planned activities do not provide the appropriate level of challenge. As a result, younger children become easily disengaged from some activities. This is not fully helping children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder ensures children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy the wide range of toys and resources available in the garden. They run around and try to catch the bubbles they make. Children use wheeled toys to navigate around one another and learn about spatial awareness. The childminder takes children to parks, soft-play centres and woodland walks. This also benefits children's physical skills, as well as learning

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need to do better?

about their local environment. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements to the range of information she gathers from parents. Now on induction, she gains more information about children's care routines, interests and achievements at home. The childminder uses this information effectively to make initial plans for children's learning. n At snack time, children eagerly help to prepare fruit. The childminder closely

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need to do better?

27 June 2023 supervises children using a 'child-safe' knife to cut up slices of banana. This helps children to learn how to use tools safely and become independent. The childminder talks to children about healthy choices and the benefits of drinking water. Children learn fruit is healthy and the importance of drinking water, particularly during warm weather. They learn how to take good care of themselves. n Parents report their children are very happy in the care of the childminder. They appreciate the good two-way flow of information so that they know what the children are learning and how they are developing. The childminder gives advice and support to help parents on topics such as potty training and moving on to full-time education. n The childminder continues with her own professional development and completes short online courses to help her make improvements to her practice. For example, children are now using real items to help them to understand what

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they are used for. Children press the buttons on a calculator and hold a camera up to their eye to take a photo. As a result, children are exploring a wider range of resources and gaining an understanding of how things work. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She uses praise and encouragement to help children learn the rules and boundaries. They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and persevere in their play. For example, they independently explore the stepping stones in the garden. They persevere as they jump and land on each step. They smile at one another and are proud of their achievements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through training and speaking with other professionals. She demonstrates a good knowledge of potential indicators of abuse and neglect and is clear about her responsibility to respond to any concerns about children's welfare promptly. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment and is vigilant in her supervision of the children. She identifies and minimises any hazards through effective and rigorous risk assessment. Children learn how to use tools and apparatus safely. The childminder keeps the play space clear to avoid any trip hazards. This all contributes to keeping children safe.

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should:

n improve teaching to ensure younger children's learning needs are consistently planned for to help them make consistent progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493539 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10289138 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 17 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Crookham Village, near Fleet, Hampshire. She offers care Monday to Wednesday, from 8am to 6pm, most of the year. She receives early years funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 and the childminder completed a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about the childminder's suitability and training. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents 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

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