Childminder in Hampshire

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has improved her awareness of how to keep children safe, since her last inspection. She has undertaken further training and updated her knowledge and skills with regard to child protection. She is now familiar with the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a household member. This helps to safeguard children. n The childminder understands the importance of working with other agencies to support children's learning and development. She is able to give examples of people she would contact to help her meet the children's needs. n The childminder talks about the importance of building good relationships with parents to help children feel safe and secure in her care. She explains how she will provide ideas for parents to support their children's learning and development at home. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's communication and skills. She talks about how she will listen to them and

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encourage them to speak and provide turn-taking opportunities to help encourage their language. n The childminder talks about how she likes to read the latest research. She takes part in childminding discussion groups to ensure her knowledge is current. n The childminder understands how to provide an early years curriculum. She talks about how she enriches children's learning opportunities through outings. This includes trips to the naval bases to see the helicopters and the nearby beach. She explains how she uses every opportunity to develop children's learning. She talks about looking out for numbers on houses and the colours of the cars. n The childminder talks about her high expectations for children's behaviour. She explained how she has previously supported parents in managing children's behaviour at home. n The childminder understands how to support children's physical development. She talks confidently about the type of activity she will provide to develop

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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 111533 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10305818 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 0 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Rowner, Gosport. She works with her daughter who is also a childminder. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 6. She is open from 7am to 6pm all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she would plan and provide an appropriate curriculum. n The inspector asked the childminder how she would keep children safe.

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Inspection activities

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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5 April 2024 5 April 2024 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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