Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children develop quickly in confidence and self-assuredness in their welcoming and inclusive setting. They settle well on arrival and greet their friends with a warm welcome. Children form strong bonds with the kind and nurturing childminder, who meets their emotional well-being effectively. They learn first hand about democracy as they are offered choices in their day and learn that their opinions are valued and acted on. Children treat others with kindness and respect following the lead of the childminder, who is a strong role model. They readily take turns in games and follow simple rules well. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

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The provision is good

Children lead their own learning and achieve well. They persevere when they encounter a difficult task and benefit from the childminder's positive encouragement to give new things a go. Children enthusiastically engage in all activities and show high levels of motivation and problem-solving skills. For example, during an activity they consult the pages of a book to work out the solution to a problem. They learn simple strategies, such as to self-correct, through recounting to check their work when attempting a mathematics activity.

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The provision is good

Children are avid readers and show a love for reading. They become captivated as they listen to favourite stories, imaginatively offering ideas on what might happen next. The childminder creatively brings stories to life through her skilful use of character voices, capturing children's attention successfully. Children discuss the plot of the story and recreate this in their artwork. Older children proudly sound out the letter sounds in their names and make good attempts at writing them on their pictures.

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n The experienced and dedicated childminder implements a curriculum that supports children to make good progress in their learning. Children benefit from the childminder's secure knowledge of their individual learning needs, including her accurate assessments of what they can do and what they need to learn next. The childminder's particular strength is her ability to spontaneously adapt teaching. This includes the skilful introduction of opportunities that are precisely focused on the learning needs of each child. Children benefit from the attention and remain motivated. Their learning is highly purposeful to them as a result. n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. Her clear diction and expert modelling of key words ensures children make good gains in their understanding of language, including children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder introduces new vocabulary as children

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play, helping children understand that alternative words can hold the same meaning as the words they know already. However, there are fewer

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need to do better?

20 March 2023 opportunities for children to develop their confidence in speaking in groups, in order to become confident communicators. n Children benefit from a wide range of experiences in their local community, that complement the activities they enjoy in the setting. Attendance at local groups has had a positive impact on children's social skills and supports their confidence well. Children learn about their place in the community as they learn how to behave in social situations, including listening to and following rules. Children talk with excitement about their favourite places to visit and relish opportunities to play at local parks. n The childminder places a strong focus on getting children ready for the next stage in their education. She supports children effectively to develop their confidence and independence successfully. Children readily take responsibility for tasks, such as attending to their own care needs through well-established

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routines. They show high levels of responsibility as they pack away games when they have finished without reminders and keep the playroom tidy. The childminder implements robust procedures that support children's dietary needs and follows individual home routines to promote consistency. n The childminder establishes strong working relationships that allow for a purposeful two-way flow of information. Parents speak very highly of the childminder, highlighting her good attention to meeting their children's individual needs very well. They state they get a good overview on the progress their children make and welcome ideas on how to support this further at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder promotes children's safety well. She ensures all adults living in the home are known to Ofsted and checks are completed to assure their suitability. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, including local referral procedures. She keeps up to date with safeguarding matters in order to swiftly identify and refer any risks to children's safety. Positive safety strategies are modelled to help children keep themselves safe. For example, they are reminded not to rock backwards on chairs in case they fall. The childminder ensures a robust risk assessment for family pets and maintains a clean and hygienic environment for children to play and learn in.

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n support children's speaking skills more precisely, so that children develop their confidence in communicating their own needs in readiness for the next move in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275044 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10260791 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 4 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Chandlers Ford, near Eastleigh, Hampshire and registered in 2003. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder currently provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A selection of documentation was sampled. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with children to gain their views on what they like to do when they go to the childminder's home. n The childminder talked to the inspector about what she wants children to learn and how the curriculum is planned.

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Inspection activities

20 March 2023 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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20 March 2023 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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