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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The kind and caring childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and feel very much at home. She gets to know children well and ensures that she provides activities and resources that suit children's interests as well as their stages of development. Children know where to find resources that they enjoy playing with and freely access these for themselves or ask for them should they need to. The childminder is sensitive towards each child's specific care needs. For instance, if children are shy and reserved, she supports them with hand-holding and offering them suggestions for verbal responses. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes excellent use of the local area to promote children's learning and enjoyment. She takes children on educational walks each day, where children learn as they have fun. Children delight in jumping in muddy puddles and having the freedom to run and explore in the open fields. The childminder makes the most of these walks to broaden children's understanding of the world around them. For example, she shows the children animal prints in the mud and tells them which animals have made these. Together they spot new sprouts appearing above the ground where corn had been planted earlier in the year, and they very much enjoy saying 'hello' to the horses and cows.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports physical development well. She provides many opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills outside. Children play on ride-on vehicles and complete obstacle courses. Children develop their skills of grasping and holding when challenged to pick up pom-poms with tweezers and hold pens to draw faces on gingerbread people. n The childminder supports language development well. She regularly reads stories and sings songs with the children. The childminder makes strong links in children's learning as she reminds them of repeated phrases from well-known stories, such as 'We are Going on a Bear Hunt', when they come across 'thick' and 'oozy' mud when out and about. n Overall, children demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. They engage in the activities on offer and focus well. However, at times, the childminder does not always promote children's independent thinking skills and

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tends to answer questions for them. This does not encourage children to become resilient problem-solvers. n Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder explains why exercising and getting fresh air are good for us and provides the children with a variety of nutritious meals and snacks. She teaches children to wash their hands after toileting and before eating.

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16 December 2024 n The childminder knows what she wants the children to learn. She plans activities to build on what children already know and can do. She understands that children need time to practise new skills for them to remember them. For example, she provides a range of activities that ask children to identify and sort colours throughout the days and weeks to ensure this learning is embedded. n The childminder tracks the progress of each child. She makes ongoing observations and keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. However, the childminder has not developed partnerships with other settings the children attend. This does not support a consistent approach for children's learning and development. n Children behave well. The childminder encourages them to say 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times, and children are respectful towards each other and the setting. Children help to tidy away after finishing playing with resources

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and help to clear bowls after snack time. n The childminder evaluates her practice to improve outcomes for children. She is keen to develop her skills further and has embarked on online training, such as focusing on the prime areas of learning to promote improvement in practice further. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care that she provides. They report that she offers a wide variety of stimulating experiences that the children love. The robust settling-in systems in place support children's and parents' experiences to be positive. This promotes strong relationships being formed and for children to swiftly engage well in their new learning environment.

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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 further the opportunities to promote children's independent thinking skills n strengthen links with staff at other settings children attend to support consistency in their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2667163 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10363630 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 2 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Hook, Hampshire. The childminder works part time, Monday to Friday on various days for most of the year. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector observed a planned adult-led activity and provided feedback to the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

16 December 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

16 December 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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