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

The childminder offers a homely environment where children feel safe and comfortable. She provides children with resources and toys she knows they will enjoy. Younger children, if worried or nervous, soon feel calm with the childminder's reassuring cuddles. Together, they smile and giggle, showing the trusted and secure bonds that have been formed. The childminder recognises that children need clear guidelines and lots of positive reinforcement as they learn about good behaviour. She offers simple explanations to help older children understand how their actions can affect others, such as when sharing and taking turns in a game.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands the importance of children developing strong foundations in their communication skills. She uses books, songs and rhymes for children to hear and acquire language. Even the very youngest children shout out the names of their favourite songs for the childminder to sing. The childminder wants every child to perform to the best of their ability. She diligently monitors children's progress and promptly identifies those who may need additional support to overcome any minor delays. The childminder works successfully with parents to help close any emerging gaps in their children's learning.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy being outdoors. The childminder organises a wide variety of real-life experiences in the local community, such as going to play groups, the library and care homes for the elderly. Activities like these help children build their confidence and socialise with people from different walks of life. They also have opportunities to learn about various cultures and religions, such as when they visit the local church to light candles.

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need to do better?

n There is a clear emphasis placed on supporting children to become competent communicators. The childminder constantly talks to them about what they are doing. Children keenly share their home experiences with her. Together, they hold lively two-way discussions, such as how they look after their pets. The childminder skilfully uses these opportunities to help children recall key facts about animals. She follows their lead as they make further connections, for example, when they want to sing songs related to their pets. n Children show impressive gross and fine motor skills for their age. The childminder explains to older children why they do a certain activity. For example, children learn that using tongs to pick up pasta pieces strengthens their hand muscles in preparation for early writing. This motivates older children to persevere at these tasks. They show good control when using chalks to make

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need to do better?

patterns on chalkboards. Younger children try hard to balance as they

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need to do better?

15 November 2024 manoeuvre around the different terrains in the garden. n The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress and uses this information to identify what they need to learn next. However, she does not consistently take this on board when planning specific activities. As a result, children are sometimes asked to do things that do not always match their current learning needs. This is evident when the childminder asks children to name several colours of objects that they already know and then asks them to name the same ones again in other activities. At these times, children's existing learning is not extended to the fullest. n The childminder provides a range of adult-led activities that help children develop their concentration and engagement. However, on occasions, she is too quick to move children from one activity to another. In this way, children do not have the opportunity to freely explore, practise and embed their learning.

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n Opportunities to learn about ways to adopt a healthy lifestyle are fully encouraged. The childminder explains to children, for example, how daily exercise in the fresh air promotes their positive well-being. She teaches children to 'wash away the germs' before mealtimes and after being in the garden. This helps children understand how to stay fit and well. n The childminder is responsive to children's ongoing care needs. She notices when younger children are tired and helps them settle for a nap. Children learn to understand and help with routines. The childminder sensitively encourages them to try and do things for themselves and build their independence. For instance, children attempt to put on their outdoor shoes before they go into the garden. They want to do well and celebrate their efforts, saying 'wow' proudly. n The childminder creates trusted and effective relationships with parents. She gives them regular feedback on their children's development. The childminder

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shares ideas and suggestions with parents to support children's continual learning at home. Parents comment on a clear progression in their children's communication and social skills, and highly value the childminder's input.

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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 develop a stronger understanding of how to sequence learning so teaching focuses more effectively on what each child needs to learn next n give children more opportunities to practise, consolidate and refine their skills when playing and exploring independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471529 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10359999 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 10 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Hook, Hampshire. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She provides funded early education for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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15 November 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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