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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

To provide continuity of care, the childminder occasionally exceeds her registration to look after four children under the age of five. There is no impact to children, as the childminder is able to meet their individual needs at all times.

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The provision is good

Children use the names of animals, such as 'stingray' and 'puffer fish', following exciting trips out. They hear new words when being read to, such as 'turquoise'. They delight in solving tasks set by the childminder. They show high levels of interest as they eagerly make ramps for cars, and they learn about numbers and colours while exploring engaging resources. Children enjoy these activities which stimulate their curiosity and promote language development.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers children opportunities to develop their confidence. Toddlers form close bonds with elderly members of a local church group that the childminder visits. Older children introduce themselves to guests and ask questions. Children previously unsure about messy play now smile as they bury their hands in sand with fascination. Children's increasing confidence positively impacts on their well-being.

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The provision is good

Children support and listen to each other. Older children proudly put on their shoes, saying, 'I can do this myself.' When toddlers struggle, they ask their peers for help. Children quickly learn the rules for using new equipment, and their behaviour is very good. This helps everyone to learn in a calm and productive environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an exciting curriculum that develops children's knowledge and skills through practical experiences. For instance, children learn about the life cycle of bees at the local lavender fields. They plant seasonal vegetables in the childminder's garden and use these as ingredients in cooking. They visit an air field to observe planes and speak directly with experts about what they see. As a result, children quickly learn new language and ideas through first-hand experience of the world around them. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to develop an early understanding of mathematical concepts. Children receive the support they need as they count, compare, sort, and identify different sizes and shapes. The childminder encourages children to use their existing knowledge to solve problems. For instance, she challenges the most able children to find 'one more'

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need to do better?

of a given number using their counting skills rather than relying on number cards. In this way, older children are able to explore mathematical concepts in greater depth, which also prepares them well for school.

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need to do better?

18 July 2023 n The well-sequenced curriculum enables the childminder to teach new skills in small steps. For example, children learn how to tidy up by first understanding that all items belong in a specific place. Next, they practise returning each item to where it belongs. The childminder then plans topics so that children can apply their new skills. For instance, for Chinese New Year, children made lists, shopped for ingredients, and cooked what they bought. This helps children to learn how individual skills can be put together to achieve a greater goal. n Parent partnerships are productive. Parents feel welcomed and able to talk to the childminder about any issues that might arise. Parents have opportunities to discuss their child's progress, including sharing observations of what their children know and can do. The childminder uses this information alongside her own assessments to set meaningful targets for children's ongoing development.

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This collaborative effort has supported children to make good progress with their social skills and independence. n The childminder promotes healthy eating. She helps children to improve the variety of food they are willing to eat by working with parents to find new ways of introducing vegetables into mealtimes. As a result, children who struggle to eat these nutritious foods now accept them as part of their diet. n The childminder is good at reflecting on her own practice. She has identified her strengths in frequently asking questions that deepen the learning of the most confident talkers. However, she has not yet fully developed her skills to consistently support younger children to enhance their knowledge and understanding. This means that those children who are at an earlier stage in their language and communication do not always benefit from the childminder's questions during group activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder meets the individual needs of all children in her care. She has a firm understanding of her obligations to keep children safe. The childminder knows who to inform if there are any concerns about a child. She has a good understanding of safeguarding, including her responsibilities in accordance to the 'Prevent' duty guidance to protect children from extremism. She has effective procedures in place to record and report on accidents. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety on trips out. She makes sure children are confident when walking as a group in the local area before going further afield.

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should:

n seek professional development opportunities that focus on enhancing teaching to promote language and cognitive development for very young children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2635390 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10289550 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 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in May 2021. She provides care for children from birth to eight years, Monday to Friday, 8am until 7.30pm, all year round. She is able to offer funded places for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 observed the quality of teaching during activities. He assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The childminder discussed the curriculum with the inspector and her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity planned by the childminder. The childminder reflected on her practice with the inspector. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 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

18 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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