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 happily engage in exciting learning experiences that the childminder plans based on their interests. For example, they explore mixing different colours as they paint on pumpkins. Younger children enjoy painting with their fingers, immersing themselves in the sensory experience. Children demonstrate good fine motor skills. They confidently hold paintbrushes and make marks. The childminder expertly supports children's behaviour. For instance, when children struggle to manage their feelings, she crouches down beside them and talks sensitively to them. Children benefit from accessing a quiet corner within the childminder's home with sensory toys to help them to regulate their emotions.

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The provision is good

Children form friendships with each other and older children enjoy helping to care for their younger peers. For instance, they offer to read to their friends while they eat their snack. The childminder helps children to develop their social skills. She encourages children to play cooperatively and use their imaginations by providing a variety of role-play toys. Children demonstrate care and kindness. They play with dolls, pretending to feed them, change them and put them down to sleep. Children are happy in the care of the childminder. They seek her out for a cuddle when they are feeling tired and talk positively about their time in the homely environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear curriculum and is confident in identifying what she wants children to learn from her planned activities. She monitors the progress of the children to identify any gaps in their learning. However, when implementing activities, the childminder does not sharply focus on what she wants children to learn to help them to make the best possible progress. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She promotes good manners, particularly during mealtimes. The childminder praises children regularly. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children demonstrate good levels of concentration and enjoyment in their play. n Children explore and experiment with play dough. They use their small muscles to manipulate the dough, rolling it out and using tools to make different shapes. Children show high levels of confidence and engage in conversation with each

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other. Younger children practise standing as they hold on to the low table while exploring the dough. This helps them to develop the skills they need for walking. n The childminder completes training to keep her skills refreshed. She regularly reads information about current best practice in early years to develop her knowledge. The childminder has a local support network of other childminders, who she meets with often to share ideas. She has identified what training she would like to complete next to continuously improve and develop. n Children listen to familiar songs and rhymes. They enjoy looking at books and

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26 October 2023 feeling the different textures on the pages. The childminder helps children to hear new words. For example, she uses descriptive language when talking about the pictures in the book. However, when interacting with the children, the childminder does not consider how to deepen their knowledge and learning. n The childminder works well with parents and carers. She finds out about children's learning and recent experiences at home and builds on this while children are in her care. The childminder provides regular feedback to parents and shares information about the daily activities that children have engaged in. Parents confirm that they are happy with the care provided and the progress that their children are making. n The childminder is warm and nurturing. She provides reassurance and comfort to children when needed, helping them to feel emotionally secure. Children begin to complete care routines independently. For instance, they use flannels to

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wipe their own faces and use a mirror to check that they are clean. The childminder promotes good hygiene measures, such as handwashing before mealtimes. n The childminder provides children with a broad range of experiences to build on their experiences of the world. For instance, she takes them on outings to local woodland and visits the library and other local places. She teaches children about a variety of different religious festivals. This broadens their understanding of the world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of her role and responsibility to safeguard the children. She provides a safe environment for children. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She confidently knows which external agencies she can contact should she need support regarding a child's welfare. She also knows what to do should any allegations be made against her or a member of her household. She ensures that she keeps accurate records of any accidents or injuries that occur.

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should:

n develop teaching strategies to implement learning intentions more sharply in order to help children make the best possible progress n strengthen interactions with children to deepen and extend their knowledge and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495430 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10301639 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 10 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Bordon, Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 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 spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents provided written feedback for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

26 October 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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