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 with big smiles. They wave goodbye to their parents and excitedly begin playing with the variety of resources that have been set up for them. Children feel safe and secure. They sit on the childminder's lap as they listen intently to stories they already know well and enjoy. The childminder supports young children closely and frequently builds on their vocabulary. For example, the childminder uses words such as 'big' and 'small' as she discusses different balls used in a game. The childminder actively promotes children's language development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children have a good understanding of these and try hard with daily routines, such as tidy-up time. The childminder positively models clear, polite language that reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you'.

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The provision is good

Children engage in their learning. The childminder plans activities to build on children's current knowledge and inspire them to want to know more. Younger children learn the names of different colours, while older children begin to build their understanding of the concept of matching.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a broad and ambitious curriculum. She understands the importance of preparing children for their next stage of learning. The childminder uses mathematical language throughout her conversations with children. She encourages them to count different items during their play and introduces the language for shapes and measurements. Children are learning about mathematical concepts appropriate for their ages. n Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, parents explain how involved they are in their child's learning because of the support they receive from the dedicated childminder. Parents describe how the childminder provides them with an information board that details what children are currently learning about and how they can extend this at home. n The childminder uses assessment effectively to enhance her knowledge of what children know and can do. She shares this information with parents and other

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need to do better?

settings that children attend. Professionals actively work together towards children's learning goals. This helps to support children to achieve the best possible outcomes. n The childminder provides children with plenty of time to collect their shoes when it is time to go outside. She recognises their different stages of development and offers them plenty of support and encouragement. Children begin to learn important skills that promote their independence.

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need to do better?

3 July 2023 n The childminder does not consistently extend children's understanding of good health. For example, she does not encourage children to think about the foods they are eating or build on their knowledge of a balanced diet. n Children often visit local playgroups, parks and farms. The childminder plans these trips carefully to incorporate children's learning. For example, she encourages children to explore their physical skills in the park, as they investigate different boats and apparatus during their pirate theme week. Children have access to a range of exciting experiences. n The childminder frequently reflects on her practice. She explains how attending a range of different training courses keeps her knowledge up to date and supports her in enhancing different areas of her practice. For example, she has recently attended training that has promoted her understanding of how to implement her intended curriculum more effectively. This has supported the

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childminder to raise her teaching standards across the different areas of learning. n Children thoroughly enjoy having books read to them. They frequently look at books independently or take them to the childminder, who recognises the importance of story time and reads with joy and enthusiasm. Children are fully supported to develop a love of reading. n Children are deeply engaged in their activities. They try hard as they balance beanbags on matching coloured cones and throw rings accurately. Children have highly positive attitudes to learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust safeguarding policy. She ensures that her home is safe and has appropriate risk assessments in place. The childminder has a clear understanding of different types of abuse. For example, she can knowledgeably explain signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child has become victim to female genital mutilation. Furthermore, the childminder has a clear procedure in place for managing and recording existing injuries. She is clear on the local authority procedures she must follow should she be concerned about a child in her care.

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should:

n provide children with consistent messages about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270906 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10295348 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 21 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Waterlooville, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

3 July 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

3 July 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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