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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this exceptionally nurturing setting where their happiness and development are paramount. The childminder's passion for working with young children shines through. Children are eager to participate in the rich learning experiences on offer inside and in the well-equipped outdoor areas.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from inspiring trips to local attractions, such as museums, the library, woods and music classes, as well as indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Parents comment how much they appreciate the variety of outings the childminder and her assistant offer children.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have an abundance of opportunities to practise their physical skills. They climb, balance and enjoy daily yoga sessions to match their interests. For example, during the inspection, children chose to practise 'pony yoga' poses. The attentive assistant was on hand to help them achieve the perfect pose. Children learn to understand that exercise is fun and contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate exceptionally high levels of curiosity in their play. The childminder and her assistant encourage this with their high-quality interactions in all activities. Children of all ages are incredibly independent. For example, younger children enthusiastically wash their hands with soap and use towels to dry their hands. The childminder encourages children's cooperative skills exceptionally well during play and at mealtimes. Children show utter pride when they are asked to help to prepare snacks and meals for themselves and their friends.

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The provision is outstanding

On the rare occasion that children feel sad, the childminder involves the other children to make their friends happy again. Her exemplary approach to teaching children about emotions is highly impressive. All children, including the very youngest, learn kindness and to consider the feelings of others, further benefiting their emotional development superbly.

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n The childminder provides innovative and age-appropriate opportunities to help children to learn about diversity and difference. Children are invited to share their holiday experience with their friends at the setting. For example, they talk about the different weather, food, languages spoken and buildings that they have seen while abroad. The childminder skilfully weaves creativity into the task and asks children to build a landmark from the country they have visited. This opens new channels of conversations, and all children share their unique experiences. Additionally, the childminder reads books to children on the topic of diversity, such as same-sex families. Children learn acceptance and respect from

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22 November 2022 the onset. n The childminder's outstanding knowledge of how children learn is impressively demonstrated by her comprehensive sequencing of the curriculum. She fully understands the importance of securely embedding children's prime areas of development to underpin all areas of learning before moving on to the next stage in their learning and development. n The experienced childminder's rich understanding that children thrive best when they are fully engaged is superbly demonstrated. Together with her assistant, they engage children in activities that offer unlimited learning opportunities. For instance, children squeal with excitement when the childminder's assistant adds water to flour during an activity. Children's faces light up with pure joy as they observe when the 'snow' melts. Children learn the rules of cause and effect. The inspiring assistant skilfully extends the activity further and asks them to put

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colours in the mix to see what will happen next. Children watch in utter excitement as they learn to understand when mixing two colours together the outcome changes again, such as red and blue turning purple. All children, including very young children, learn the wonders of science in an age- appropriate, extremely engaging and adaptable environment. n The childminder goes above and beyond in helping children with their individual learning and development needs. For instance, the childminder has taught herself some Welsh words such as numbers, shapes and some animal names, which enables her to support children that speak Welsh at home. Her inclusive teaching approach creates an enriching learning environment for all children. As a result, children thrive, feel welcome and have a real sense of belonging. n The childminder and her assistant are tremendously successful in promoting communication and language. Children are engaged in meaningful conversations

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with each other and with the childminder and her assistant. They talk about past experiences and the childminder reminds children that they saw an 'excavator' and diggers on an outing. Children learn to use correct vocabulary and understand the meaning of new words, which further enhances their speech and language development extraordinarily well. n The childminder and her assistant work exceptionally well together. The childminder's assistant speaks highly of the childminder and feels fully supported in her childcare studies, as well as in her childminding role. n The childminder meticulously monitors children's progress on a very regular basis. She knows what each child can do and how to build on this further to extend their learning. She works in successful partnership with parents and supports children's personal development and next steps superbly, such as toilet training and toothbrushing after lunch.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge. They confidently understand their responsibilities to help keep children safe. The childminder undertakes regular training to help keep her safeguarding

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Safeguarding

22 November 2022 knowledge up to date. Her understanding of signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views or behaviours, is strong. The childminder ensures that she is fully aware of the work of the local safeguarding children's partnerships. There are clear and concise procedures for the childminder and her assistant to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against the childminder, or any adult living or working in her home. The childminder risk assesses outings to ensure children's safety is met continuously. Therefore, she provides children with a safe and secure place to play and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331514 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10235008 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 9 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. She works with an assistant and provides care for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder is registered to receive funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and they discussed their findings. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including records of paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector spoke to parents on the day of the inspection and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

22 November 2022 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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22 November 2022 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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