Mrs Wendy Jean Whitlock

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. They explore freely and access the resources that the childminder has laid out for them. The childminder places a strong focus on children's happiness and responds to their needs. For example, she joins in with their imaginative play, taking the role of the 'nurse' as she bandages their 'poorly' legs.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a curriculum that is based on the children's development and interests. She takes the children to the nearby toy library to borrow resources to support their play. The childminder organises regular outings to the park and farm. This helps to develop children's understanding of the world around them. The childminder uses every opportunity to develop children's communication and language skills. She spontaneously sings with the children and encourages them to join in to make the noises of the animals in the song.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses recall effectively when the postman arrives with an envelope of photographs. She asks the children if they remember the Easter egg hunt and they gather round to look at the pictures. Children smile as they look at themselves. This helps to develop their sense of belonging as they share the memories together.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She provides a variety of opportunities to encourage children to persevere in their play. For example, she provides stilts in the garden and children show persistence as they carefully balance and get back on when they fall off.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the children's backgrounds. She finds out what they can do when they first arrive at her home. The childminder uses this information to plan next steps and activities that build on children's previous learning. n The childminder organises her activities well. She is currently planning to take the children on a train journey. In preparation for this, she has created an imaginative play area. She encourages children to take it in turns to be the train driver and buy tickets from the guard. She introduces new language, such as 'delayed', as they board their pretend train. This helps children to learn about the world around them and embark on new experiences. n The childminder keeps her knowledge current through attending training. As a result, she has a good understanding of how children learn and uses this information to help to ensure that children in her care make good progress from

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need to do better?

10 June 2024 n The childminder helps children to understand the concepts of mathematics. She regularly uses numbers and colours in play and encourages children to count. As a result, children are gaining a good understanding of early mathematics. n Overall, the childminder successfully provides a varied curriculum that reflects children's interests. She promotes all areas of children's development. However, on occasion, she does not allow children sufficient time to problem-solve during activities. n The childminder encourages children to learn about recycling. She talks about which bin to use and the process of washing the tins and jars before disposal. This helps children to learn about the importance of recycling for the planet. n The childminder intervenes sensitively when children struggle with their emotions, and encourages them to share resources. This helps to ensure children's well-being in the setting as children understand the rules and

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need to do better?

expectations of them. n The childminder promotes children's personal hygiene well. She discusses the reasons for and importance of washing hands before snack and after using the toilet. The childminder responds promptly to children's runny noses and encourages children to dispose of tissues in the bins provided. n The childminder works well with parents. She keeps them informed of their children's progress through photographs and updates on their development. She documents children's progress well and encourages parents to contribute to these records. Subsequently, parents are aware of their children's next steps and can continue to support their learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with the pre-schools and nurseries that children attend. This helps to ensure that, together, they meet the children's individual needs and interests. The childminder talks about the importance of getting children ready for school, and

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need to do better?

encourages children's independence from an early age.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n improve opportunities for children to develop their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131510 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10335816 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 11 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Bassett Green, Southampton. She operates her childminding provision from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder has a relevant qualification in early years at level 3. She receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the provision with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

10 June 2024 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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