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 spends time getting to know children well. She works closely with parents right from the start, gathering detailed information on children's abilities, likes and dislikes. She uses this data to help inform her initial assessments. Children settle quickly into her care and demonstrate that they feel happy and secure. They are motivated to learn and are keen to show the inspector the activities they enjoy. For example, they proudly demonstrate how they can manipulate dough into different shapes. This helps to strengthen the muscles in their hands and fingers, in preparation for early writing. The childminder challenges children further and provides them with a variety of tools, which encourages them to practise new skills. Children show good manners and willingly share their toys, using words such as 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder consistently praises children for their achievements, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with daily opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play. For example, children build on their stamina as they excitedly move around on the ride-on toys in the garden. They enjoy outings to local farms and walks to the local nature reserve, where they spend time splashing around in the stream. This helps to build on their understanding of the natural world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder accurately assesses children's learning. She uses this information to plan a curriculum that focuses on what they need to learn next. For example, children show good hand-eye coordination and use a variety of resources to transport water into different containers. The childminder uses this opportunity to build on children's understanding of mathematical language, introducing words such as 'full' and 'empty'. n The childminder supports children's developing speech and language skills well. For example, children show a love of books and enjoy singing nursery rhymes. The childminder models words clearly and engages them in discussion as they take part in their activities. She asks children lots of questions, which helps to build on their communication skills. However, on occasion, the childminder is a little directive. She does not always give children time to respond to questions, to help them think, problem-solve and express their own thoughts and ideas.

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need to do better?

n Partnership working with parents is good. The childminder regularly shares information on their child's ongoing progress. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that their children have formed some 'wonderful friendships and grown in confidence' since being in her care. n The childminder regularly reflects on her provision to make improvements. For example, she is planning to create a wildlife area in her garden to help build on the diverse learning needs of individual children.

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need to do better?

12 September 2023 n The childminder attends mandatory training. However, she has not explored additional opportunities to expand and build on her skills and knowledge, to help raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level. n Children enjoy a wide variety of opportunities to learn about the wider world. They celebrate the traditions and festivals of their friends, which helps them to learn about cultural backgrounds other than their own. Children delight in mixing with other children and adults at groups in the local community, which helps to build on their social skills. n Children behave well. They show respect and kindness to their peers. For example, they listen with genuine interest as their friends talk about their drawings. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. For instance, children enjoy a variety of well-balanced meals and snacks each day. They actively talk about the importance of daily exercise and their enjoyment of

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outdoor play. They discuss the nutritional benefits of eating healthy food and how different fruit and vegetables grow. n The childminder is a good role model. She gives clear explanations to children and speaks to them at a level of their understanding. For example, she talks to them about why they need to sit still on their chairs when they are at the table. This helps to build on children's understanding of personal safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can recognise the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows where to refer any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of who to contact and what to do in the event of an allegation against her or a member of her household. She makes sure that the areas she uses for childminding are free of any potential hazards, which helps to ensure the safety of children in her care. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of potential risks, such as how to stay safe when using digital media at home.

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should:

n give children more time to think and problem-solve for themselves to help them express their own thoughts and ideas n continue to build on a programme of professional development to precisely identify areas of improvement that will enhance knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495562 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10304951 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Aldershot, Hampshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She has a relevant early years 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 took account of the views of parents and carers through written testimonials. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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

12 September 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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