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 demonstrate they are settled and feel secure in the childminder's care. They are motivated and excited to explore the variety of resources she provides to support their learning. For instance, children are eager to look through a basket of everyday items. The childminder encourages them to be curious learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She knows how children learn and has a planned curriculum to support their learning. The childminder encourages children to feel confident in the company of others. For example, she regularly meets up with local childminders and their minded children. The childminder helps children to develop their social skills as they mix with larger groups of children. She supports their social development well, helping them to develop skills that will support them to move on to the next stage in their education.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to follow simple rules and boundaries. They understand what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder offers children regular support, encouragement and praise. She helps them to build positive self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder positively supports children to develop their speech. She regularly shares stories with them and includes them in lively conversations. For example, they discuss what children can see in pictures. The childminder helps them to make links to what they already know. The childminder introduces new words to children as they play and explore. For instance, when a child says it is a 'tie thing', she tells children it is a rope. Children benefit from good support for their communication. n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She understands what they like to do and how they like to play. This helps her to plan activities that engage and motivate children. For instance, they enjoy familiar stories and exploring characters. They delight in taking part in retelling the story using props. Children are stimulated to play and learn. n Children benefit from being in the care of a childminder, who understands their

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need to do better?

individual needs. She knows what helps children to make progress in their learning. For instance, when children show an interest in colours, the childminder helps them to name, match and make links to what they already know. This helps them to understand the concept of colour as they play. n The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, she helps them to develop a positive understanding of good health. Children know to wash their hands before eating. They take part in being active, such as when

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need to do better?

14 May 2025 playing in the woods and using their gross motor skills. The childminder encourages children to develop their fine motor skills when they use string and thread shapes. She has a secure understanding of how to help children develop healthy and active lifestyles. n Children show pride in their achievements. The childminder encourages children to celebrate what they can do. For instance, when they use string and thread shapes they proudly show off what they have done. However, occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider how to make the most of extending children's learning. At times, she provides more challenge for some children than she does for others, who do not have the same benefit to extend their learning. n The childminder teaches children many skills as they play. She asks them questions and challenges them to think. Occasionally though, the childminder does not wait for children to think of answers to her questions or find solutions

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need to do better?

to solving problems. She does not fully support children's thinking skills. n Children have many opportunities to see the wider world. For instance, the childminder takes them to different places. They visit the airport, travel on trains and enjoy taking part in social groups. Children see many different people as they take part in outings. This helps them to develop an understanding of the diversity of the world in which they live. n The childminder is proactive in keeping her knowledge current. For example, she attends regular training opportunities. This helps her to reflect on her practice and support children's learning effectively.

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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 improve teaching to extend and challenge children's learning n provide children with the time they need to develop their thinking and problem- solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348079 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10394874 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 30 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the town of Eastleigh, Hampshire. The childminder provides care for children Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 4pm, during school term times only. She receives funding for the early education for children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of the suitability of household members. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

14 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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