Childminder EY344381

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are making excellent progress. The childminder creates an exceptionally warm and welcoming environment. Children feel they are at a home from home. As a result, they settle extremely well and feel safe and secure. The relationships the childminder has with the children are simply wonderful. She understands their individual needs and provides attentive care and support to each child. Children are excited to attend and demonstrate their secure attachments with the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder has high expectations for their behaviour and is an exemplary role model. She places a great importance on teaching children about their emotions. This develops their self-awareness and understanding of others. Children confidently discuss how their actions can affect others, which is expertly supported by the childminder. Children's emotional literacy is developing exceedingly well.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have high levels of engagement and focus. The childminder prepares exciting activities that spark children's curiosity and inquisitiveness to learn. For example, children cannot wait to explore a construction activity that focuses on sensory play. Children excitedly explore the different materials and textures. They make links to their past experiences and discuss new concepts and ideas. Children are developing fantastic attitudes to learning and play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is an excellent teacher. She has secure knowledge about children's development and learning. Children are making wonderful progress because the childminder expertly plans activities that follow their interests and next steps in learning. As a result, children develop extremely positive attitudes to play and learning. For example, they confidently use technology to access songs and music. They use a voice-activated speaker to play country music and begin to dance and sing along excitedly. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are making extremely positive progress. This is because the childminder expertly identifies when children may need additional support. She works brilliantly with parents and other professionals to ensure everyone is providing consistent support for these children. The childminder regularly undertakes training to support her knowledge of SEND. She implements new strategies and resources effectively,

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as well as evaluating the impact of new training on her setting. n Children form fantastic relationships with each other, regardless of age. Older children are superb role models for the younger children. They engage in meaningful play together. For example, older children read stories to younger children and support their imaginative play. Younger children delight in this and

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18 February 2020 look up to these children with admiration. n Parents are thrilled with the care and support given to their children. They comment that the childminder goes 'above and beyond' to support their children and provides 'outstanding' care. Parents also feel fully informed about their children's progress and receive excellent communication from the childminder, which they describe as 'phenomenal'. The childminder ensures parents are supported to continue learning in the home environment. n The childminder creates a rich curriculum that aims to give children a vast array of opportunities and experiences. She takes the children to museums where they learn about science and history. She also encourages their physical development by going swimming and through adventurous woodland nature walks. Children recall these events with great enthusiasm. n Children have excellent language and communication skills. They are able to

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articulate themselves exceedingly well, voicing their opinions and asking questions to build upon their existing knowledge. The childminder expertly asks questions and sets challenges for children during activities. This enhances their critical thinking skills. For example, when exploring an interactive activity about 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', younger children read along with the story and confidently search for food items relating to the book. The childminder makes links to children's experiences and creates an enthusiastic discussion about the book. n The childminder is passionate about the care she provides. She strives to continuously improve her setting and seeks out new training to keep enhancing her knowledge. She proudly shows how she is using new resources and ideas to support the children. For instance, she uses a 'calming poem' and a 'calm down hero' resource to support children with self-regulation. The childminder explains

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concepts from new books she has read and articles she has accessed. As a result, she demonstrates her extensive knowledge and understanding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and welfare are given the highest priority by the childminder. She has extremely robust safeguarding knowledge and undertakes regular training to ensure she remains up to date with any changes. The childminder confidently discusses the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is suffering from harm. She knows the procedures to follow and professionals to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder is vigilant in ensuring her household remains safe and secure at all times. This includes the safety of children around animals in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344381 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10073802 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Alton, Hampshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. The childminder offers overnight care if required. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and development.

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Inspection activities

n A learning walk was conducted with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's paperwork, including children's records and suitability checks. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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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