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 are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's warm and inviting home. Children form secure emotional bonds with the childminder and go to her for cuddles and reassurance. They demonstrate that they feel safe by moving around independently and choosing what they want to play with. Overall, the curriculum is ambitious for children to become independent and confident at doing things for themselves. The childminder knows the children well. She offers children a wide range of rich learning experiences to acquire new skills. The childminder models language very well. She motivates children to communicate as she enhances their learning and interests about hedgehogs and 'hibernation'. For example, children are excited to create mini hedgehogs using clay and sticks. The childminder continues to enthuse children as she reads familiar stories and involves them in identifying the pictures and animals.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Even the youngest children develop an understanding of the childminder's expectations and respond positively to gentle reminders when needed. The childminder is a good role model and is calm in her approach. Older children independently consider the needs of younger children. For example, they pass them resources and involve them in their play. The childminder gives them gentle reminders, such as to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exciting outings to many places, such as local parks and national trust gardens, where they become physically able and enjoy being outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities that covers all areas of learning. Communication and language are promoted very well. The childminder provides a running commentary, asks children questions and recaps on prior learning. As a result, children are learning vocabulary in context and are becoming able communicators. The childminder gives them time to respond to questions and introduces new vocabulary. For example, the childminder asks children to describe the texture of clay they are moulding into hedgehog shapes. They enthusiastically say 'push' and 'spiky' as they explore different materials. n The childminder promotes children's curiosity. She provides a range of sensory resources for children to explore, such as musical instruments, natural resources and malleable materials. Younger children move their hands slowly and begin to develop their finger dexterity. Older children enjoy this sensory experience and

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need to do better?

use small parts to add further details to their creations. However, on occasion, the childminder plans group activities and tries to capture and sustain all children's attention, even when their interests or concentration changes. n Children are active learners and enjoy helping and taking part in routines. They

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27 November 2024 enthusiastically have a 'can do' attitude and enjoy attempting things by themselves. For example, they show resilience as they keep trying to cut various fruits at snack time. The childminder praises children, which helps them to have high levels of self-esteem. n Children enjoy regular outings with the childminder. They visit local open spaces and the library to choose books, and they benefit from exciting train and bus rides. While on outings, the childminder gives children enriching experiences. She teaches children about the world around them and supports their growing vocabulary. n Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. The childminder keeps parents and practitioners informed of children's progress and has regular conversations to ensure continuity. Parents comment positively about how well their children are doing and cared for in the childminder's charge. They are

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particularly pleased with how confident children become and the many varied activities that they enjoy. n The childminder uses many opportunities as they arise during children's play and routines to further develop their understanding of mathematical concepts. Children gain a good understanding of numbers and counting. For example, the childminder helps older children to sequence numbers on hedgehog pictures in numerical order. n The childminder has a focused approach to continuous professional development. She skilfully identifies areas where she feels the need to deepen her knowledge and seeks out training to support her understanding. She has recently undertaken ongoing training. This has had a positive impact on the children's learning and development.

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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 review group times and consider adapting the activities to ensure they are reflective of all children's interests and stages of development, particularly the youngest children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543994 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10375249 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 16 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Alton, Hampshire. The childminder is available Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two years.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment process following information received about the provider. 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 The inspector and the childminder completed a focus activity and evaluated it together. 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

27 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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