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 Good

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The provision is good

Children play joyfully in the childminder's bright and welcoming home. They eagerly greet their friends and explore the resources that have been set up for them. The childminder follows children's interests and builds activities based on their experiences. Children build strong relationships with the childminder. They cuddle with her and talk together about the pictures they have brought in from home. Children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder implements 'golden rules', which include walking indoors and using 'kind hands'. The childminder uses opportunities to gently explain the importance of being careful around one another. For example, she talks positively to children about being kind and careful when interacting with their friends. Children learn what is expected of them and are respectful towards their peers.

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The provision is good

The childminder engages in interactive and animated play with children. Together, they creatively construct a pretend hairdressing shop. Children use a variety of different tools and reflect on their own experiences of having their hair cut. The childminder extends children's learning as they discuss jobs within the community. Children gain new information and learn about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a broad and ambitious curriculum. She knows children well and creates learning experiences that focus on preparing them for school. The childminder assesses children's progress frequently and implements purposeful next steps. For example, when the childminder wants to develop children's hand strength for early writing, she provides writing boards and tools for children to explore. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education. n Children enjoy a range of books. The childminder reads with children with enthusiasm and excitement. Children become absorbed and interested in the narrative. The childminder builds further on the literacy curriculum through regular visits to the library. This supports children to develop a love of reading. n Children build positive attitudes to learning. The childminder recognises moments during play where she can add challenge and interest. For example,

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need to do better?

when children play with cars, the childminder arranges some chairs to make a tunnel. Children try hard as they accurately push their cars through. Children are absorbed and interested in their learning and activities. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language well. She builds interesting conversations with children and provides them with new language. However, occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough

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need to do better?

8 January 2025 time to answer questions or make predictions for themselves. This means that, at times, children's independent thinking and problem-solving skills are not consistently extended. n The childminder supports children to learn about good health. During snack time, she encourages them to select a healthy item of food from their lunch box. Children pour drinks for themselves and talk about the seeds in their watermelon. The childminder builds on this and explains how the seeds can be planted. Children enjoy social mealtimes that promote their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder is highly reflective in her practice. She considers her provision and implements plans for improvement. The childminder also considers how she can increase her own knowledge. She frequently engages in training to enhance her skills. Through this, teaching standards are consistently raised for children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works with other professionals who are involved in children's education and care. For example, she makes regular contact with other early years settings that children attend. The childminder gathers information about children's learning and implements collaborative plans. Children consistently benefit from a shared approach to their education. n Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder. They explain how happy they are with the care their children receive. Parents feel well informed about the many exciting trips that the children experience, such as visits to the zoo. The childminder also ensures that parents receive regular updates about their child's current stage of learning. Parent partnerships are strong.

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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 strengthen the support for children to think through their own ideas and responses to questions to help them to apply their developing knowledge and understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437332 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10372261 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 9 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in West end, Southampton. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 4 qualification in childcare and provides funded places for children between the age of nine months old and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentations on request. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

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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