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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a calm, nurturing, home-from-home setting where children settle quickly. She places a high priority on children's emotional well-being, and children benefit from good levels of attention that supports their self-esteem to a high level. The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum that is tailored to meet the individual needs of all children. Children are motivated, eager to explore and enjoy a wide range of engaging activities that meet their learning needs well.

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The provision is good

The childminder successfully supports children's communication and language. She reads with enthusiasm and expression, capturing children's imagination as she draws them into the story. Children are actively involved as they join in with repeated phrases and predict what might happen next. They take part in energetic song times and confidently tap to the beat on a xylophone, skilfully supported by the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a calm and consistent role model who sets clear boundaries and expectations. She models positive behaviour and offers sensitive guidance to help children understand and manage their feelings. Children behave well. They are kind to each other, share resources and show increasing confidence. Children are emotionally prepared for their next stage of learning, including transition to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to ongoing professional development. She accesses training that is relevant and closely linked to children's learning priorities. For example, the childminder has successfully implemented training on mathematics to increase children's interest in problem-solving. Children benefit from plentiful opportunities to count, recognise number and complete simple calculations. They show an impressive knowledge of number as a result. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how children learn. She accurately identifies what each child needs to learn next and why. The childminder provides opportunities for children to revisit and practise skills before introducing new information. Although children are making good progress overall, opportunities to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills during play are not consistently well embedded. n Children make good progress in their physical development. The childminder

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need to do better?

provides a wide range of opportunities, both indoors and outdoors, to help children develop their strength, balance and confidence. Babies benefit from space to crawl, showing confidence as they make attempts at taking their first steps. Community trips complement the curriculum, giving children real-world learning opportunities. For example, children enjoy trips to local farm parks and

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15 May 2025 groups. These experiences enrich their learning further as they socialise with other children and learn about communities outside of their own. n The childminder provides a variety of nutritious snacks, such as fresh fruit, and helps children understand the importance of staying hydrated on a warm day. Children are supported to plant seeds, water plants and observe growth over time. Dietary needs, including stages of weaning, are carefully managed in partnership with parents to ensure children's health is well supported. n The childminder supports children's understanding of British values well. Children learn about diversity, inclusion and the wider world through celebrations and discussions about fairness and equality. Children show growing independence and responsibility. They know to tidy away the toys when they have finished playing with them. The childminder provides children with clear explanations to

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support their understanding of safety. For example, she reminds children to remain seated while eating and provides sensitive safety reminders as children cut up their snack. n Successful partnerships are established with parents. They are built on regular communication, trust and shared goals for children's progress. A wealth of information is provided by the childminder, which includes ideas on how to support children's learning further at home. Parents speak very highly of the care, communication and positive impact the childminder has on their child's development.

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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 provide more focused opportunities for children to develop problem-solving skills during open-ended play and everyday tasks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467953 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10380661 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 5 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the South Ham area of Basingstoke, Hampshire. The childminder works Monday to Thursday. She provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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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 observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written testimonials. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 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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