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 enjoy attending the childminder's setting. The childminder takes time to develop a strong bond with each child, which helps to make them feel safe and secure while in her care. This is a significant strength of the childminder. Every child is treated as an individual and made to feel valued and important. For example, time is given to allow children to settle in, explore their environment and practise new skills, such as pouring, throwing and singing.

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know children well, including their likes and current interests. For example, activities are carefully planned to move children's learning on to the next stage through enjoyable and engaging experiences. Children get excited about trying new experiences and the activities on offer.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes positive behaviour in a calm and gentle way, and children are clear about the expectations of the setting. For example, the childminder is skilled in recognising positive behaviour and responds with clapping and praise. Children react well to this by clapping with the childminder and praising themselves, which helps to give them a sense of pride and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises an ambitious curriculum that considers children's current stage of development. She uses her detailed knowledge of each child to plan next steps and move children's learning on. n The childminder has created a calm environment that enables natural and relaxed conversations to take place. Children's language and communication are mainly encouraged well. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to process new information and respond to questions, to help further extend their skills. n Children are provided with a wide range of experiences and time to practise their existing skills and learn new ones. For example, the childminder visits a local community group to allow children to spend time with larger groups of children. This helps to develop children's social skills, which supports their self-confidence in preparation for their next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her detailed knowledge of each child to sequence activities effectively and build new learning on what the children already know. For example, children who particularly enjoy music are supported to make a shaker by pouring dry rice into a bottle. This is then used during a singing session and gives children a sense of pride and achievement. n The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She communicates effectively in a way that works for individual families and shares information about their child's daily activities, achievements and progress.

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need to do better?

15 July 2024 Information shared by parents is used by the childminder to tailor the child's day to meet their needs. For example, details about sleeping, toileting or a change at home are noted by the childminder and used to provide a routine that supports the child depending on how they are feeling on that day. n Children are provided with experiences that encourage their concentration. For example, the childminder uses a scrunched foil blanket to help children to explore different sounds. This helps children to extend their learning in different ways and develop their curiosity. n Children's independence is regularly encouraged during the daily routine. For example, the childminder encourages children to feed themselves, tidy up and take their shoes on and off with support if needed. These opportunities help children to practise these important self-help skills in a relaxed and encouraging environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder can clearly identify the strengths of her practice and the areas she wishes to develop. She has established an effective network of professionals where she can share ideas, exchange information and ask for support when needed. n The childminder is proactive in ensuring that her practice is up to date and regularly makes use of training to improve her knowledge. For example, the childminder has attended training on improving oral health. This helps to ensure that she can share key messages with parents and offer support in this area if needed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen skills in allowing children more time to respond during conversations, to further enhance their communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450666 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10350962 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 3 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Romsey, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has a qualification in childcare and education 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

15 July 2024 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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