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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a warm, welcoming and secure environment. The childminder knows the children well and is very responsive to their care and learning needs. She plans and delivers a broad range of exciting activities that focuses on developing children's interests and breadth of knowledge. Children enjoy their time with the childminder, who reassures them and supports their emotional well-being. The childminder is passionate about and dedicated to the children she cares for. She knows the children's capabilities and encourages them to be independent. For example, children know where to get their outdoor clothes for garden play. The childminder allows children to try things for themselves. For example, she starts the zips on their coats so they can complete the task.

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The provision is good

Children understand what is expected of them. If necessary, the childminder prompts the children about the use of good manners. Children understand the routine of the day. They know what happens next, which gives them confidence to be independent in their play. The outdoor area enables children to follow their interests and develop their physical skills. Older children skilfully use chalks to make patterns and are excited to blow and catch floating bubbles. Younger children are supported to negotiate the mini steps and slide. Children make good progress. They show good levels of concentration and engagement.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the children's starting points and where children are up to in their development. She knows what she wants children to learn, following discussions with parents and using her observations. She assesses how children are progressing and knows the actions to take if children need additional support. n Overall, the curriculum for communication and language is implemented well. The childminder encourages children to use words, recall events and learn new vocabulary. Children of all ages are included in the activities and show delight as they enthusiastically use instruments and sing along to familiar songs. Overall, the childminder uses questions well. However, at times, she asks multiple questions and does not consider making the best use of her questioning techniques to allow children to process their thoughts slowly. n Children learn how to understand feelings. For example, the childminder helps

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need to do better?

them to understand about showing empathy to others. She teaches children about being kind to their friends by using their 'gentle hands' and sharing the toys. The childminder teaches children to understand differences in others. Children listen to the childminder's instructions and follow them well. Children's behaviour is good. n Children learn about being healthy. They know the routines well and are taught

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need to do better?

30 September 2024 the importance of washing their hands before snacks and mealtimes. The childminder provides children with freshly prepared snacks and meals. The childminder closely observes children as they eat to ensure they chew their food. She instils good table manners and encourages older children to sit at the table and to use cutlery independently. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time outdoors and the freedom to explore. They have many opportunities to develop their physical skills in the childminder's garden and other outdoor spaces. Children learn to navigate as they manoeuvre themselves up and down different levels and negotiate the steps of the climbing equipment. n The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents and speaks daily with them. Parents report that they are very happy with the childminder. They say the childminder 'deeply cares about children's well-being,' that she

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'provides a home-from-home approach' and they 'cannot recommend her more highly'. n The childminder's regular reflection ensures she has a good understanding of the provision she provides. She completes mandatory training and reflects on her practice to identify areas for development. She also uses feedback from families to evaluate her setting. However, the childminder is aware that she has not identified wider training to support her professional development needs to help to enhance her practice to the highest level.

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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 use effective questioning techniques to support children to answer and process questions with the highest quality interactions n identify further training that has specific focus on the areas of learning that need to be strengthened to sharpen the quality of education even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435309 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10351072 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 3 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Hook in Hampshire and operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of all areas of the premises to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint observation of a focus activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. The inspector discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning. She spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all those living in the household. She also sampled documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector took account of the parents' views through their written comments. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

30 September 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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