Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding. She knows how to keep children in her care safe, and how to promote their welfare at all times. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively, for example, to identify when children may be at risk from hazards. She ensures any hazards are minimised for children. n The childminder shows a thorough understanding of how to support children's learning. She plans to use their interests, for instance, to provide activities that motivate and engage them in their learning. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and how to identify when they may have gaps in their learning. She knows how to put plans in place to close any gaps children may have. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents, professionals and other settings that children attend. She knows this supports high levels of continuity for children's care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she knows how to encourage children to develop healthy and active lifestyles. For example, she plans to promote daily active play, teach children about good oral health and how to cook nutritious meals. n The childminder shows she understands the importance of supporting children's emotional well-being. She knows that children need an effective role model to develop positive behaviour and attitudes to their play and learning. n The childminder plans to evaluate her setting regularly, seeking views of parents and children. She will attend regular professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills current.

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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 2654263 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10335887 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Fareham, Hampshire. The childminder provides care during school holidays only, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. She is a qualified teacher.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this 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 for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of suitability of household members.

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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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