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 settled in the care of the kind and nurturing childminder. Good relationships between them are evident and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. They confidently make choices from a good range of resources and play materials, including a good range of books. Children enjoy warm and sensitive interactions with the childminder, such as when they sit on her lap and listen to stories.

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The provision is good

Children behave in an age-appropriate way. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She is dedicated in supporting children to develop mutual respect and tolerance for others. For example, through sharing and taking turns. Children are kind, caring, use good manners and play well alongside their peers.

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The provision is good

Children successfully develop the skills they need for the next stage in learning. The childminder knows them well. On entry to her setting, she completes initial assessments to identify what children already know and can do. She uses this information to provide a sequenced curriculum so that children develop knowledge and skills over time. Children make good progress from their starting points. They talk with confidence, ask for help when needed, and listen with interest to stories, songs and rhymes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder interacts well with children and adapts her teaching in response to their abilities. For instance, she encourages older children to put shoes on and supports younger children to achieve this. When children comment that they 'cannot do it', she encourages them to keep trying and praises them for their efforts and achievements. This helps children to develop resilience and a 'can-do' attitude. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Throughout activities she encourages children to talk about what they are doing and repeats words and phrases to help extend their vocabulary. Children copy what the childminder says, and older children happily engage in two-way conversations with her. n The childminder plans a good range of adult-led activities based on what children need to learn next. During these, children focus well and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. However, the childminder does not always offer

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children successful support to help them concentrate during child-led activities. During these times, children sometimes move quickly between activities and do not fully benefit from purposeful learning experiences. n The childminder provides children with a wide variety of experiences, to meet up with other childminders and the children in their care. For example, they attend

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20 January 2025 local playgroups and visit parks and zoos. These experiences deepen children's awareness of the community and help to extend their social skills and confidence as they meet with other adults and children outside of the setting. n The childminder encourages children to complete most tasks independently. For instance, children help with handwashing and feeding themselves. However, at times, she forgets to encourage children to tidy up after play, and the floor becomes cluttered. This does not consistently support children to move as freely as possible. n The childminder is committed to ensuring that children benefit from healthy meals and snacks and have plenty of exercise and fresh air. Visits to local parks and open play spaces are an integral part of her daily routines and contribute to the overall health and well-being of children. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder ensures that she provides

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parents with regular updates of the activities and the development their children make. Parents comment that the childminder is warm, nurturing and provides a safe and stimulating environment. They report that their children settled very quickly and enjoy the many indoor and outdoor activities provided. n The childminder completes relevant training courses and has regular contact with other childminders. They share ideas for good practice and discuss any changes to legislation. This helps her to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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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 strengthen the support for children during free choice play, to help them fully engage in the experiences offered and benefit more successfully from the intended learning n encourage children to tidy away toys they are not using to enable them to move freely as much as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541614 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10376030 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Aldershot, Hampshire. She provides care Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5pm all year round, except for family and public holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum, including how the childminder assesses and plans for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and jointly assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also discussed the arrangements for safeguarding children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

20 January 2025 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

20 January 2025 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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