Childminder in Hampshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n Children's safety and welfare are compromised. The childminder is in breach of several requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of a range of safeguarding topics, including radicalisation. She does not fully know the correct local safeguarding partner processes to follow in the event of a concern about a child. In addition, the childminder does not know the correct process to follow in the event of an allegation against herself or a household member. n The childminder has now ensured that all adults living and working in the home have completed Disclosure and Barring Service checks. However, she does not have a secure understanding of the requirements relating to suitability and the range of checks that must take place. For example, she says that when children are present, she leaves them unsupervised for short periods with adults whose

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vetting checks are not yet complete and who have not yet had their suitability confirmed by Ofsted. This does not promote children's safety. n The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how to effectively support children's learning. She does not know how to plan a curriculum for children to help them make progress in their learning and development. For example, she does not have an understanding of how to find out about what children already know and can do or how to plan and provide purposeful experiences to build on this. n The childminder does not have effective processes in place to monitor and assess children's progress and learning. This means that the childminder is not able to plan precise next steps in learning for children to help them make good progress in their development. n The childminder has not kept her knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' up to date. She has also not taken any steps to

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further her professional development and improve her knowledge around children's learning and development. This impacts on her ability to meet the legal requirements and to provide a high-quality curriculum for children. n The childminder does not have effective arrangements in place to share relevant information with parents and other settings children attend. This does not help to ensure that there is consistency in children's learning and development. n The childminder has developed her understanding of risks since the last inspection. She now recognises and understands the possible risk of choking and how to take steps to minimise this. For example, the childminder says that when children are present she supervises them while they are eating. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed two year progress checks for children between the age of two and three as required. She has also

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10 June 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

ensure that anybody whose suitability has not been checked does not have unsupervised contact with children 01/07/2025

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improve safeguarding knowledge to fully understand how to identify and respond to any signs of possible abuse and neglect including how to make referrals to the relevant agencies and how to manage allegations against any person living or working on the premises. 01/07/2025

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plan and implement an aspirational and challenging curriculum across the seven areas of learning, that builds on what children know and provides a solid foundation for their future learning 01/09/2025

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develop the monitoring and assessing of children's learning and development to ensure there are precise next steps in learning 01/09/2025

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10 June 2025 undertake relevant professional development to ensure an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of all requirements of the early years foundation stage 01/09/2025

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ensure relevant information is shared with parents and other settings attended by children to meet children's individual needs and promote consistency in their learning. 01/09/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 150722 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10391486 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 23 January 2025

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the Bishopstoke area of Hampshire. She operates all year round from 9am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder implements the curriculum when children are present and monitors the impact this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including evidence of suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

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

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