Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder demonstrates a poor capacity to improve. She has not made meaningful changes to the provision for children's learning since the last inspection. The childminder does not provide enjoyable learning experiences for children. The curriculum is overly focused on formal instruction and offers little opportunity for children to learn through play-based, nurturing experiences. Children are frequently asked to complete tasks they are not developmentally ready for. For example, young children are expected to identify complex shapes that are beyond their stage of development.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have formed attachments with the childminder. They behave appropriately, waiting for the childminder's direction. However, the childminder does not create an environment that supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. The childminder's approach to teaching has a negative impact on children's emotional well-being overall. Children join in activities because they are directed to, rather than through curiosity or enthusiasm. They generally comply with the childminder's requests and follow familiar routines. However, their attitude towards learning is mostly passive. Some children show signs of apprehension or hesitation, indicating they do not always feel secure and confident in the environment. As a result, children do not develop a positive attitude to learning or build the self- assurance they need to explore and try new things.

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The provision is inadequate

Fundamental British values are not promoted in the setting. The childminder does not support children to understand concepts, such as turn-taking, mutual respect or listening to each other's views. There are limited opportunities for children to explore cultural diversity, democracy or individuality. These are not promoted positively. This does not prepare children well for life in modern Britain.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's attitude towards making the required improvements is poor. She does not reflect on her practice to improve the quality of the service she provides. The childminder has not sought training or guidance or taken any action to address weaknesses that impact on children's experiences in the setting. The childminder fails to recognise the significant weaknesses in her interactions with children or the impact this has on children's emotional health. Her capacity to offer children a good-quality learning experience is not assured. n Despite the weaknesses in the quality of education, safeguarding arrangements have improved since the last inspection. The childminder understands the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child, in line with local procedures. However, the childminder's failure to nurture children's emotional well-being undermines children's ability to feel safe and secure. Safeguarding is

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need to do better?

6 June 2025 ineffective as a result. n Children are not well prepared for the next stage in learning. Although children learn a range of new skills over time, this is not necessarily in areas that benefit them most. The childminder does not identify gaps in children's learning, such as those that affect children's social skills and confidence to develop friendships. Activities are poorly matched to children's interests or learning styles. Some children lack the necessary skills essential for their move to school. n The childminder has suitable regard to promoting children's personal development. She provides some encouragement for young children as they make attempts at putting on their own shoes. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore the local environment and learn about the immediate community. For example, children go on walks to a nearby farm to visit the animals and learn to identify common garden birds. However, at times,

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need to do better?

the childminder promotes stereotypical views of culture and gender. This impacts on children's ability to understand and appreciate diversity in society and does not support all children to develop a positive self-image and good self-esteem. n Partnerships with parents are weak. Children do not benefit from a joined-up approach to care or education. There is little opportunity for parents to contribute their own knowledge of their child to work together with the childminder to support consistent approaches at home and in the setting. The childminder holds a poor knowledge of additional funding, including early years pupil premium. As a result, funding has not been used to good effect to ensure all families receive their full entitlement.

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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

create an emotionally supportive and engaging learning environment that builds children's confidence, resilience and supports their self-esteem to a good level 25/07/2025

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Due date

6 June 2025 ensure that children's development is guided through a balance of child-led and adult-initiated, high-quality and purposeful activities and interactions 25/07/2025

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Due date

ensure that the content and sequencing for each of the areas of learning are clear, and children are supported to progress towards appropriately ambitious outcomes that are reflective of what they need to learn next 25/07/2025

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Due date

ensure that partnerships with parents allow for a regular two-way flow of information, which promotes collaboration and helps to support continuity in children's care, learning and development. 25/07/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412978 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10391142 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 20 January 2025

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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 The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 June 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

6 June 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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