Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the care of the nurturing childminder. They understand the routines of the day and know what to expect, which helps them to feel secure. The childminder uses children's interests well to engage them in play. For example, children play with a variety of toy animals. They concentrate well as they consider the size of the animals and what country they come from. Children develop good self-esteem and a sense of belonging due to the support they receive from the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model, and children demonstrate exemplary behaviour. They work together to tidy away the high-quality resources, thanking each other as they do so. The childminder responds warmly by smiling and praising their efforts. The childminder sets clear expectations for children's behaviour. She helps children recognise the impact of their actions, and they develop an impressive level of respect for one another.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an interesting curriculum that incorporates children's interests. She regularly takes children out into the local community. This helps them to be curious about the world around them. For example, children enjoy educational trips to museums and other sites of interest. They show good physical skills as they jump and run in open spaces. Consequently, children are self- motivated, and they show good levels of curiosity for their young age.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she models new language, such as 'plantain'. Children develop good listening and attention skills as they repeat new words. The childminder engages children in back-and-forth communications throughout the day. For example, she asks children questions about where they have been on holiday and discusses what the weather was like. The childminder sensitively repeats any words that children mispronounce. This helps to develop children's self-confidence. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. She encourages them to wash their hands independently. Children laugh as they then rub in hand sanitiser, finishing off with a 'pop' as they pull the sanitiser up their thumbs. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks, allowing children to make their own choices. Children peel their own bananas, and they proudly

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need to do better?

show their friends. They develop independence as they become responsible for their own self-care needs. This supports children to be aware of how to live healthy lifestyles from a young age. n The childminder uses her knowledge of child development to plan a clear and ambitious curriculum. She plans interesting activities that enable children to

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12 February 2025 meet their full potential. For instance, older children concentrate well as they enthusiastically join in with an activity called, 'persevering penguins'. They demonstrate good hand-eye coordination as they use tweezers to pick up rice, before letting it fall on 'icebergs'. The childminder supports the development of children's knowledge by talking about different countries and continents. However, the planning of the curriculum for the younger children is not yet as effective. For example, at times, activities do not support younger children's learning and development needs. This does not consistently support younger children to make good progress. n The childminder shows respect and supports children to demonstrate impeccable manners and behaviour attitudes. Children are extremely patient and polite as they take turns with their friends. They pass cars that are out of reach to each

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other. Children smile and thank one another for being so kind. n The childminder's partnership with parents is strong. She provides parents with reassurance when they settle children in and helps them feel at ease. She shares updates with them about their children's learning and development and provides interesting ideas for home learning. This helps her provide children with continuity in their care and learning. n Children demonstrate a love of singing and dancing. They enthusiastically giggle and squeal with excitement as they pretend to be 'sleeping bunnies' before jumping up at the right time. Children show consideration for their friends as they are careful not to jump too near them. The childminder dances alongside the children, causing them to smile and laugh. This demonstrates close relationships between the children and the childminder.

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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 implementation of the curriculum for younger children, to provide them with activities that are more precisely matched to their learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540963 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10372077 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 7 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Winchester, Hampshire. She operates her service from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged from nine months up to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written testimonials. n The childminder provided a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 February 2025 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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