Martin, Wendy

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

The childminder has strong relationships with children and their families. Children settle quickly and are happy and content in her care. Babies demonstrate this as they snuggle up to the childminder and listen to stories of interest. They delight in pointing to pictures and communicate well, such as through babble and gesture. The childminder consistently listens to children. She recognises when they are tired or hungry and adapts her routines to suit their individual needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum places a strong focus on children's personal, social and developing independence skills. She gives children small tasks, and they show a strong sense of responsibility as they tidy away toys and cut up their fruit safely at snack time. Children are learning to recognise their name and proudly self- register on arrival. They manage their personal care needs well and independently put on their shoes and sun hats ready for outdoor play.

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The provision is good

The childminder values and respects the views of children. She engages them in discussion about her expectations of behaviour and involves them in forming the setting rules. All children behave well. They are developing the skills they need in preparation for the next stage of their education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly reflects on her provision. She attends training, webinars and completes research to further enhance her skills and knowledge. This enables her to make continual improvements to the service she provides for children. For instance, recent training has provided her with valuable insights into the different ways that children learn. n The childminder regularly assesses children's development. She incorporates this information to pinpoint the next steps in each child's learning journey. Young children confidently explore the environment. They focus intently as they press buttons on mechanical toys and investigate different sounds. However, the childminder does not focus her planning precisely enough to ensure she consistently builds on their existing skills even further. For instance, on occasion, some activities lack challenge and children quickly lose interest. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She

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narrates children's play and models words clearly. All children are confident to join in with familiar songs. They hear a rich variety of vocabulary to help strengthen their developing speech and language. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the world effectively. She teaches children about life cycles, such as through planting and growing fruit and vegetables. Children delight in learning about the natural world. They enjoy nature walks and watching birds in the childminder's garden.

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need to do better?

10 April 2025 n Children begin to understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder engages children in activities, such as role-play, to promote their understanding of oral hygiene. She talks to children about the benefits of eating well-balanced food and staying hydrated. Children enjoy daily exercise in the garden. They delight in developing their skills further through walks to wide open spaces and local parks for example. n The childminder supports children to develop a positive sense of identity. For instance, she embeds their cultural backgrounds and festivals into the setting. She treats children as unique individuals and ensures they have opportunities to hear and share words and songs in their home languages. n The childminder is a good role model. She sensitively reminds children of the setting rules as they engage in everyday activities and routines. Even babies are

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learning the concept of sharing and attempt to roll balls to others. The childminder praises children for their successes, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. n Prior to children starting at the setting, the childminder gathers key information from parents, to help her identify their child's abilities and care needs. She monitors their children's on-going development and continues to work closely with parents. Regular daily discussions ensure children benefit from consistent care and continuity in their learning. Parents are extremely happy with the care that the childminder provides. They praise the childminder's warm and welcoming approach.

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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 plan even more precisely to ensure younger children are consistently challenged through their play, to help build on what children already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 111402 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10394626 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 17 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in the Winklebury area of Basingstoke, Hampshire. She has a recognised early years qualification at level 5. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm for most of the year. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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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

10 April 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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