Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has clear intentions for her curriculum. She discusses how she will extend children's knowledge and development by planning and implementing activities that are suited to those children. She states that she would regularly observe the children and provide next steps for their learning, which she would share with parents. The childminder explains the range of activities she would do to extend the different age groups of children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to prepare children for the next stage of their development. For example, she discussed how she would prepare children for school by working on their independence skills. She explains the importance of encouraging children to dress themselves, feed themselves and to be independent learners. n The childminder has extensive knowledge of special educational needs and/or disabilities and knows strategies to use to support these children. She recognises

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the importance of developing good relationships with the parents and how to work alongside agencies and schools to meet the needs of the child. The childminder provided documentation of training she has attended but intends to undergo further training to support her quality of teaching when she returns to childminding. n The childminder has a secure knowledge on how to use a range of techniques when managing behaviour. For example, she explains how she has always dealt with behaviour by staying calm and reinforcing the rules. She states that this will help children to understand how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder recognises the importance of allowing for a range of experiences that children may not receive regularly. She explains that she will give them opportunities to explore, both indoors, outdoors and away from the childminder's house. For example, she would take children to the local parks,

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group activities and go on public transport.

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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 EY466543 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10354785 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 6 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. The childminder provides care for children Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year. The childminder is registered to receive funding for children aged two, three and four years of age.

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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 they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion on how she intends to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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29 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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