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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children can grow and develop. She provides an ambitious curriculum that places a strong focus on children's independence, personal, social and emotional development. Children are content and happy, and form strong bonds with the kind and caring childminder. They show high levels of curiosity and are motivated to learn. For example, they practice using tools, such as tweezers, to transport pom-poms. The childminder consistently praises children and encourages them to keep trying. Children show pride in their successes and shout, 'I did it'. This builds on their confidence and teaches them about their capabilities.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. She fosters a strong sense of responsibility in children and encourages them to be helpful. Children eagerly help tidy up after their activities, which supports a sense of ownership over their environment. They take pleasure in one another's company and play well together. When small disputes occur, the childminder offers simple suggestions to help them learn how to negotiate and listen to their friends. Children benefit from outings in the local community. For example, the childminder regularly takes children to local toddler groups. This gives them opportunities to interact with others, which helps to build on their social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly evaluates her provision to make improvements. She places a strong focus on developing her professional development to help benefit children. For example, she attends webinars and discusses good practice with local childminders. Recent training has strengthened her knowledge and understanding of how to support young children's learning in a range of ways. This has enhanced her skills in how to adapt her teaching to reflect on the individual needs of each child. n The childminder regularly assesses children's development and frequently gathers insights from parents on their child's progress at home. She incorporates this information to pinpoint the next steps in each child's learning journey. The childminder recognises the importance of supporting communication and language skills as a foundation for children's learning. She introduces words and engages children in conversation during activities. However, at times, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not fully focus on building on children's developing speech and encourage them to share their ideas and view. This does not fully build on their language development. n The childminder supports mathematical skills well. For example, children build towers and use numbers in their play. The childminder extends their learning and encourages children to think about shape and size. This helps children to

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need to do better?

23 October 2024 develop a deeper knowledge of additional mathematical ideas. n Children benefit from a range of opportunities to help build on their physical skills. For example, the childminder spontaneously initiates games that follow children's interests. Children laugh and giggle and learn how to move their bodies in different ways as they mimic animal movements. The childminder encourages children to take age-appropriate risks, such as balancing across beams and stepping stones. She challenges them further, with outings to local woods, where they delight in climbing over fallen trees. n The childminder supports children to take an active part in their own self-care. For instance, as children engage in their play, she skilfully links in discussions to help them develop an understanding of the importance of oral hygiene. For example, children discuss how the dinosaur's teeth are bright and strong because they brush them every day. Children wash their hands independently.

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They benefit from a wide range of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder reminds children to drink their water to ensure they stay hydrated. This promotes children's good health and well-being effectively. n Children develop good friendships and enjoy playing alongside each other. For example, with support from the childminder they work together to successfully open catches on posting toys. Children are patient and take turns to release objects. The childminder gives them support to help them problem solve and work out how to successfully post the shapes back through the holes. She praises children for their achievements, which boosts their self-esteem. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares information through discussion and digital media. She gives parents ideas on how to support their children's learning at home. Parents comment they are very happy with the care their children receive.

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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 develop planning even further to target and support children's developing speech and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2673322 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10354901 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 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The childminder provides care Tuesday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. She holds a full and relevant level 3 qualification. The childminder offers funded early education for two,- three-, and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector took into account of the written views of parents n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 October 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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