Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

There are significant weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and practice that compromise children's well-being and safety.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's knowledge of the areas of learning is limited. As a result, the quality of teaching is not consistent. The childminder challenges older children and encourages them to think for themselves. She extends their learning through effective interactions and encouraging recall. For example, older children talk animatedly about their experience of witnessing the life cycle of a caterpillar. They share the vocabulary learned, including words such as cocoon and chrysalis. However, the opportunities for younger children are less effective. On occasion, they are left to wander without any meaningful learning taking place.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder takes the children on outings into the local area and to see places of interest. For example, they visit the farm to feed the lambs, and she takes children on trips. This helps to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them and the community in which they live.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children understand the importance of tidying away resources before getting more toys out. They use good manners and say thank you without the need for prompting. For example, when children are told their lunchbox is lovely, they spontaneously say 'thank you'.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder has attended safeguarding training, there are significant gaps in her knowledge. She does not understand the importance of making referrals in a timely manner. The childminder is not clear on the processes to follow if allegations are made against her or household members. She does not maintain a written safeguarding policy, as needed to comply with the requirements of the Childcare Register. This does not safeguard children and has an impact on their personal development. n The childminder aims to keep her knowledge up to date and attends regular training. However, while she plans effectively to support older children, the childminder does not have a confident understanding of how to promote the learning of younger children. As a result of this, younger children do not consistently develop a positive attitude to learning, as shown by the older children. n The childminder supports older children's communication and language skills

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need to do better?

well. She encourages them to speak slowly and to practise pronouncing the words when they sometimes struggle. Older children use a range of vocabulary and are familiar with the names of shapes and colours. The childminder extends

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need to do better?

20 January 2025 their knowledge further by introducing more abstract shapes, such as diamonds, and more descriptive colours, such as light brown and dark green. This helps those children with language to further develop their knowledge and vocabulary. However, the childminder is less effective at promoting the language of younger children. n The childminder plans activities that successfully support older children's mathematical understanding. For example, during play with balls, the childminder encourages children to count how many balls they have. She then asks if she adds one, how many will they have. Older children correctly predict the numbers, up to five. n Although teaching is not always targeted effectively for younger children, they demonstrate they feel comfortable with the childminder and approach her for cuddles and reassurance. n The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy practices. For instance,

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need to do better?

she reminds them to wash their hands thoroughly after using the toilet. The childminder talks to them about the importance of washing away germs. Children confidently share how their teeth are 'shiny' when they clean them. Children are beginning to develop an understanding of personal hygiene. n The childminder communicates well with parents about how their children are progressing. She shares strategies with parents to help them to support their children's development at home. For example, she has supported families with meals and bottle feeding. The childminder allows children to take home their favourite toys and reminds them to return them. Parents comment they are happy with the care their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

improve understanding of reporting processes in line with local procedures and know how to respond to any child protection concerns in an appropriate and timely manner to safeguard children 03/02/2025

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Due date

ensure there is an effective written policy with procedures to deal with safeguarding matters in line with the local safeguarding children's partnership 03/02/2025

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Due date

implement a broad and challenging curriculum that takes account of the individual needs of each child and motivates them to learn. 17/02/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412978 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10376827 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 3 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Christchurch area of Dorset. She operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5pm, for 50 weeks a year. She has a relevant childminding qualification. The childminder provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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