Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of building strong and effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She knows to gather information when children first start with her to plan for their learning. The childminder appreciates the need to regularly share information on children's progress and achievements, to support the next steps for their future development. Parents of older children who attend the setting comment on the commitment and professionalism of the childminder towards her role and responsibilities. n The childminder is vigilant in safeguarding the children in her care. She is confident in how she would identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns for a child's welfare. She updates and reviews her policies regularly, to ensure they contain correct contact details. n The childminder recognises the need to plan for her professional development to

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continuously update her practice and understanding. For example, she has completed a safeguarding course, which has helped her to gain further knowledge in wider issues, such as county lines and radicalisation. n The childminder knows to engage children in meaningful discussions and activities to help them to gain an early awareness of making healthy choices in the food they eat. The childminder appreciates the need for children to have opportunities to be physically active and frequent access to the outdoors to help them to manage simple risks in their play. n The childminder knows to carefully watch the progress that children make, to help her to quickly identify potential gaps in their development. This ensures that children gain additional support if required. She is confident in how she would provide a stimulating learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, to help children to become excited learners.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the need to help children to understand about good behaviour and how they can manage their own emotions. She knows how to help children to gain independence in their own self-care skills, to build on their confidence and self-esteem.

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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 EY493039 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10301585 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 6 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. She works Monday to Thursday, all year round from 7.30am to 5pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation and the current areas identified for improvement. The inspector also discussed how the childminder plans for her own professional development. n A range of documentation was sampled, including suitability checks and policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and reporting procedures.

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Inspection activities

17 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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17 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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