Rockey, Barbara Ann

This provision meets requirements

Children feel happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. She knows every child well and works closely with them to make sure they have fun and enjoy taking part in a wide range of activities. For example, children spend time colouring and baking. This allows them to spend time with others and chat about their day at school. The childminder takes children to the local park so they can have fun with their friends and use the range of equipment available. This supports children's physical development and provides opportunities to practise skills, such as balancing and climbing.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are very familiar with the behaviour expectations the childminder has in place. They are aware of the need to speak kindly to each other and take turns. This supports children to develop friendships and understand the importance of being kind to each other. The childminder encourages a love of music by playing her ukulele and singing with the children. For example, she plays Christmas songs and children enjoy joining in with their instruments. This supports children to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder works with assistants at times and ensures that they have the knowledge and skills to implement her curriculum.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides opportunities for children to play with friends and have relaxed conversations abut a wide range of topics. For example, the childminder talks to the children about making decorations for Christmas. This encourages a positive relationship with all children in her care and supports children's communication and language development. n The childminder shares important messages with children that will keep them safe. For example, she uses opportunities, such as walking to school, to talk about road safety. This supports children's understanding of how to look after themselves when they are out and about. n The childminder uses everyday experiences to encourage children to be curious and ask questions. For example, children notice a caterpillar in the garden and look after it until it turns into a moth. This encourages children to be curious and develop a sense of wonder. n Children are supported to practise good hygiene. For example, the childminder

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encourages everyone to wash their hands after going to the toilet and before eating. This encourages children to develop good routines about keeping themselves clean and preventing the spread of germs. n Children enjoy planting seeds and watching them grow. For example, the

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21 November 2024 childminder supports children to grow sunflowers in the garden. Children talk about the size and length of the sunflowers they have grown. This supports children's mathematical development and gives them an enormous feeling of achievement. n The childminder works in partnership with parents and supports them to provide care that is consistent. For example, she shares messages with parents from the local school so that parents who work do not miss important information. n Parents are happy with the care their child receives. They value the relationship the childminder has developed with their child and state that this has enabled their child to feel safe and settled. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date using different sources. For example, she accesses information online, talks to other childminders and completes training. This means her practice reflects recently made changes and

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she is able to share information accurately with parents. n The childminder risk assesses her offer regularly and is aware of children's needs. For example, she makes sure children's records are kept up to date by having regular conversations with parents. This means that children with allergies or medical conditions are kept safe and provided with alternative food to prevent any allergies. n

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 111656 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10368327 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 7 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Netley Abbey, near Southampton, Hampshire. She works Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm during term time. She works in holiday time Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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21 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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