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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to communicate with confidence in this happy and relaxed setting. Her enthusiasm for children's interests motivates them to show her what they have found or made. For example, she asks questions that help children to proudly explain what they are drawing. The childminder forms positive relationships with the children. They bound into the childminder's home at the start of the day with smiles. They greet adults politely and eagerly search out their friends, showing they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children try hard and want to achieve. The childminder provides children with the encouragement and resources to help them challenge themselves. For example, she gently introduces messy play for children with additional sensory needs. She recognises how hard children try as they tentatively dip toys into sand. The childminder motivates children to learn. Older children fill buckets and listen carefully to the childminder as she helps them count out scoops of sand. The childminder captures children's attention as she brings a story to life with an enthusiastic and expressive reading style. Children point at and touch the pages of her interactive book with sustained interest.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good because social interactions are modelled well by the childminder. When children want the same toy, the childminder quickly gets them to think about how to cooperate. She uses a calm tone and communicates at their eye level. Children listen to the childminder and reflect on their actions, quickly changing their minds to share with their friends. Older children repeat the phrase 'caring is sharing' with the childminder. This helps to reinforce rules and strengthen positive behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum focuses on building children's social confidence so that they are ready for school. She helps children monitor their behaviour by reminding them to use 'magic words', such as 'please' and 'thank you'. She provides children with regular opportunities to mix with others of varying ages and backgrounds at local childminder groups that she helps to run. This helps children to develop their communication skills and establish positive social behaviours when playing with unfamiliar children. n The childminder consistently comments on what children are doing. She links their experiences with her own, further drawing out their interest in an activity. For example, as children dig eagerly in the sand, she talks about her own experiences of playing with sand as a child. In addition, she talks to children about their experiences outside of the setting, for example asking about their

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need to do better?

recent trip to the swimming pool. Conversations like these help children to

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9 May 2025 develop their language and spark a growing interest in a range of topics. n The childminder takes frequent opportunities to explore number with the children. She helps children count steps and vehicles outside and food items in a picture book. This supports children's ability to count confidently. However, the childminder's teaching of a variety of mathematical concepts is not as well embedded. For instance, children are not as frequently encouraged to think about shape, space and measures. This does not consistently promote a secure base for a wider knowledge of mathematics. n The childminder uses colourful resources to capture children's interest in a narrative. For example, she places large, bright drawings from 'The Hungry Caterpillar' across the table, which help children to discuss the story with her. The childminder also explains new words using established vocabulary and familiar concepts. For example, she explains that a 'cocoon' is a home where a

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caterpillar will stay for a short time. This enriches children's vocabulary and grows their understanding of the world. n The childminder supports families of children with additional needs effectively. She provides parents with regular feedback about their children to support the involvement of specialist professionals. Parents say that the childminder has helped their children make progress with their social skills, speech and road safety awareness. Strong parent partnerships like these promote children's learning and have a positive impact on their well-being.

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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 enhance teaching so that the curriculum for mathematics supports children to consistently explore a range of mathematical concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400791 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10392196 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 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Her setting is open each weekday from 7.30am to 5pm, throughout the year. The childminder is able to provide funded early years education for children aged from nine months to four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of the setting, both inside and outside, that children have access to.

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Inspection activities

9 May 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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