Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to the young children in her care. Children are exceptionally well supported and undertake a broad variety of activities in the home and community that are relevant to their interests. The childminder skilfully weaves learning opportunities into their play, enabling children to have fun as they learn.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate an eagerness to learn and willingly participate in both group and independent play. The childminder is an excellent communicator. For example, she uses expression in her voice, facial expression and body language. She makes eye contact with the children and gets down to their level, listening attentively to their comments and questions and responding appropriately. As a result, children are confident and talkative.

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The provision is outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points and their curiosity indicates they develop a joy for learning. They are prepared well for the next stage of their education. Children clearly demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They know the familiar routines and the childminder's behavioural expectations. For example, they use the resources with care and learn how to help to tidy them away, in preparation to use again another time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully plans activities to meet individual learning needs. She reflects on the impact of the activity and plans how to extend learning further. This process enables her to plan accurately for the children. For example, children are interested in letters. The childminder arranges resources to enable the children to recognise and use letters in their play. They find letters to make their names in the sand tray and demonstrate they know the letter name and sound it represents. n Children learn to recognise and use the language of feelings through stories, pictures and conversations. They behave exceptionally well, demonstrating good manners and care for each other and the resources. The childminder is alert to when a child is getting tired, hungry or bored and manages the situation skilfully. The childminder enthusiastically praises children for their efforts and actions, building on their self-confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n Children are developing their abilities to recall earlier learning experiences and link their knowledge. For example, the childminder introduced the word 'patient' in the story and used it later in her conversation with them; the children quickly absorbed this into their vocabulary and used it correctly, later in their play. n Children demonstrate an increasing knowledge of the natural world. They listen and talk about a story where the farmer plants seeds. This leads to questions

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21 January 2020 and answers about how flowers and trees grow. They talk about the blossom and apples that grow on the tree in the garden and the cold frost that covers the grass. n The childminder offers an inclusive provision where all children are valued as individuals and supported to achieve to the best of their abilities. n The childminder's calm and encouraging approach enhances children's willingness to participate. For example, children concentrate for long periods as they talk about the plastic creatures they find in the sand. Their mathematical awareness increases as they identify the different shapes and count the legs on the creatures. They join in with number songs and willingly count at every opportunity with increasing accuracy. n The childminder makes superb use of training opportunities to successfully enhance her professional skills. She also forms strong working relationships with parents and professionals and values their feedback.

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n Excellent communication with parents and other settings children attend helps to promote continuity of care. Parents comment very highly about how much children learn and the variety of activities they undertake. They can see the excellent progress their children make. n Children develop a high level of understanding regarding good hygiene routines and the importance of eating healthy foods to promote their health. They develop their physical skills well. For example, children confidently demonstrate increasing skill as they use safety knives to cut their bananas independently and manoeuvre the balance bike expertly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of her roles and responsibilities for safeguarding children. She carefully risk assesses her property and outings and manages potential risks effectively. A clear fire evacuation plan is in place and smoke detectors are checked regularly. The childminder knows who to contact if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She also has a clear knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. An up-to-date safeguarding policy is in place.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549676 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10124458 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Andover, Hampshire. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, all year round. She provides care for early years funded children aged two and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder provided a learning walk around the premises and explained how the space and resources are used to promote the children's learning, and how risks are managed. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and children at play, and discussed their activities and developmental progress. n The inspector reviewed a selection of records and documents provided by the childminder. n The inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder. n The inspector took into consideration the parents written comments about the childminder's service.

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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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