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

The childminder is friendly and warmly greets children when they arrive. She welcomes children into a homely environment, where they feel a sense of belonging. The childminder focuses on building strong relationships with new children to ensure they feel safe and secure in their environment. She is responsive to their emotional cues and supports the children to help them regulate their emotions and feelings. Therefore, children are developing strong foundations in their social world and their personal, social, and emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from regular opportunities to explore the outdoor world. The childminder gives children a variety of experiences and learning opportunities to enjoy themselves outside in the fresh air. For instance, older children enjoy using paint sticks and creating pictures on large paper out in the garden. Children draw with a purpose and ascribe meaning to the marks they make. Their physical development is supported by the large movements they make, and they are developing their literacy skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a range of adult-led and spontaneous activities. She plans activities to support children's learning based on their interests. For example, children enjoy learning about the characteristics of different animals. The childminder asks thought-provoking questions, encouraging the children to make connections between their thoughts. She shares the children's enthusiasm when exploring the different animals, which creates a shared culture of mutual respect.

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need to do better?

n The childminder meets the children's learning and care needs effectively. She knows children well and has established a curriculum that supports them to make the progress of which they are capable. The childminder understands what she wants the children to learn and where they need to develop their skills. She plans activities that support the children in the intended areas. The children make progress in their learning and grow with confidence. n The childminder keeps children clean and tidy throughout the day. She ensures that their faces and clothes are kept clean and dry. Children's health and hygiene are generally promoted well. However, the childminder does not consistently reinforce some simple good hygiene practices. For example, on occasion, children sit down to eat their food without washing their hands first. This does not fully help children to develop strong self-care skills and embed important hygiene routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to ensure the children can play and explore in an environment that is safe. When she asks the children to abide by the safety rules, she explains to them the dangers and why this is

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14 September 2023 important. For instance, when children want to play on the slide, the childminder moves the bottom from the concrete to the grass and explains that it would be softer for the children to land. This gives children good foundations to assess risk for themselves and supports their problem-solving skills. n The childminder promotes equality and is inclusive in her practice. She reinforces good manners and encourages the children to be kind to each other. She supports children to recognise similarities and differences between themselves and to value each other. This means children develop a positive sense of self. n Children listen intently to the childminder and respond well to the directions she gives. The childminder has put appropriate rules and boundaries in place for the children to follow. However, on occasion, she does not reinforce these consistently. For instance, sometimes, she completes simple tasks for children,

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need to do better?

which she says she expects them to do for themselves, such as tidying up or putting lids back on pens. This does not fully support the children to understand what is expected of them, or to further develop their independence skills. n The childminder is reflective and seeks ways to develop her practice for the children and their families. She wants to continually improve and has identified training that would strengthen her leadership and management skills. This means that the childminder can support the children to learn and grow in line with their abilities. n Parents express their gratitude for the care and education their children receive while attending the childminder's setting. They are happy and content that their children are safe and well cared for. The childminder values parents as partners and works with them to ensure that children receive the best possible care. Successful parent partnership working supports children's personal, social and

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Keeping the children safe from harm is of the utmost importance to the childminder. She is aware of the responsibility she has to keep children safe and to protect their welfare. The childminder is aware of the signs and indicators that could suggest a child is suffering from abuse. She is vigilant and understands the duty she has to promptly refer any concerns to the correct authority. She recognises the importance of acting without delay, and she is committed to protecting children. The childminder has a clear procedure for evacuating the home in the event of an emergency or a fire. This is to ensure the children can leave the building as swiftly and safely as possible.

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should:

14 September 2023 n offer children more consistent support to learn about good hygiene practices and simple self-care routines n reinforce routines and expectations more consistently, to help children fully understand what is expected of them and further support their independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2617228 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10264301 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She offers care all year, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 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

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