Irving, Kirsty Ann

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

Children confidently separate from their parents, ready to play and learn with the childminder. Children know what is expected of them. For example, they help store their shoes in the shoe basket as they arrive. Children are eager to explore all the childminder provides for them to support their learning. They listen to what she says and follow her instructions. For instance, they join in with singing and help to return props when asked at the end of the songs. Children are motivated and curious learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder is confident in her knowledge of child development and how to encourage and build on children's learning. She plans a curriculum that focuses on supporting children's emotional well-being. For instance, the childminder understands that if children feel secure and happy with her, they are ready to learn. Children clearly benefit from this approach and show they feel safe in the childminder's warm and attentive care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's developing speech effectively. For example, she models words for children to hear and repeats back what they say. The childminder encourages children's communication from an early age. For instance, she teaches children to make their needs and wants known through sign language. The childminder helps all children to develop into confident communicators. n Children benefit from being in the care of a knowledgeable childminder who supports their learning through play. For example, when children play with trucks, she teaches them about size. The childminder introduces simple mathematical concepts, showing children the difference between big and small trucks in the soil. She helps children to learn through meaningful experiences. n The childminder helps children to develop their fine and gross motor skills. For instance, she introduces children to using spray bottles. This helps to strengthen

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need to do better?

children's finger muscles in readiness for writing. Children are clearly delighted when they manage to operate the spray unaided. The childminder helps children climb up and down steps. She supports their physical development well. n Children show they are proud of their successes. The childminder offers children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play. She helps to raise their self- esteem effectively. However, at times, the childminder does not explain to children what they have done well. She does not fully consider if children understand why they are receiving praise. n The childminder supports children to make choices and decisions. They can freely access a good range of resources. For instance, children readily choose books to explore. The childminder supports them to be independent as they

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need to do better?

25 June 2025 play. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to play and learn in her setting and through regular outings. She offers activities that stimulate children's learning and development. For example, she takes them to the library, beach and local farm. However, occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider what is age-appropriate for children's learning. Sometimes, children struggle to understand what is happening and do not benefit fully from her teaching. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy and active lifestyles. For example, she supplies children with nutritious snacks. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines, such as by promoting handwashing before eating. She supports them in taking care of their teeth by offering opportunities for tooth brushing. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of good sleep routines. She supports their good health effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is proactive in researching matters that affect children. She keeps her knowledge and skills current through regular training. This helps her provide children with a consistently high-quality setting. For instance, she has recently investigated and shared with parents how to keep their children safe online. n The childminder is an effective communicator. Parents comment very favourably about how well informed they are about their children's learning. They report on how much their children have grown in confidence since being in the childminder's care.

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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 offer children more precise and meaningful praise to help them understand what they are being praised for and why n plan and provide activities that are more age appropriate for children, allowing them to participate effectively and benefit fully from teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549232 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10398502 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 25 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sarisbury Green, Hampshire. The childminder provides care 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of early education for children.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder of a planned activity outdoors. 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

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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