Sarjeant, Michelle

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 are confident and show they feel safe in the childminder's care. For instance, they run to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance, which she warmly gives. The childminder offers children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play and learn. Children beam with delight when they receive this, and keep on trying with activities. For example, when trying to free toy creatures frozen in ice, they persist for a long time until their goal is achieved. The childminder helps children to develop positive self-esteem and positive attitudes to their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the skills she wants children to learn. For instance, she teaches children to get along with others. The childminder helps older children to learn that younger children need more time to practise skills they have already mastered. Children learn to be tolerant of others. Older children are caring and helpful to younger children. For instance, they reach items younger children cannot easily access. The childminder is kind and caring, and this is reflected in children's positive behaviour towards each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children to understand their emotions. She is a positive role model for children and teaches them about their feelings and those of their friends. For example, they take part in a daily emotions board activity. The childminder helps children to identify what they are feeling and why. She supports their emotional literacy well. n Children benefit from being in the care of a childminder who knows them well. She understands what they like to do and what will engage them in play. The childminder plans activities that stimulate children to learn. For instance, children enjoy exploring a range of fruits linked to a familiar story. Children are keen to get involved and confidently tell the childminder what they already know. The childminder skilfully builds on this to support children's learning well. n The childminder supports children's developing communication skills effectively.

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need to do better?

For example, she repeats back what children say so that they can hear the words correctly. The childminder introduces children to new words and helps them to understand what they mean. She shares stories with children and they hear many words as they play. The childminder holds lively conversations with children. She supports them to develop a wide vocabulary and to be confident communicators. n Children take part in meaningful activities. For example, they sort socks into pairs. The childminder uses this activity well to help children learn to look closely and notice details. She helps children to celebrate when they make pairs. Children are motivated to join in and take part.

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need to do better?

23 June 2025 n The childminder has high expectations for children and they behave positively. Children listen to what the childminder says and respond swiftly to instructions. For instance, they tidy up when asked before going indoors. The childminder thanks children for their help. Children learn good manners from the childminder and use these as they play with their friends. n Children make choices and decisions, such as where to play and what to play with. This helps them to be independent. However, sometimes, the childminder does not consistently encourage children's independence. For example, at times, she completes tasks for children instead of letting them have a go themselves. n The childminder encourages children to be curious and ask questions. For instance, when they do not know what a word means, children ask the childminder to explain. However, occasionally, children are not fully supported to

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need to do better?

think about how to solve problems and find answers to their questions. The childminder does not fully consider how to consistently help children solve challenges that occur as they play. n Children benefit from learning about the wider world. For example, the childminder offers them regular outings in the local community. They see different people and different places. The childminder helps them to understand about diversity and the natural world in which they are growing up. n The childminder builds effective partnerships with parents, other settings that children attend and external professionals who support children. This helps to ensure continuity for children's care and learning.

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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 children with consistent opportunities to develop their independence skills n plan activities to develop children's problem-solving skills and to help them discover effective solutions to challenges.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 110702 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10398207 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 6 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in the Cowplain area of Waterlooville, Hampshire. The childminder provides care all year round from 7.45am to 4.45pm, Monday to Wednesday. She holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. The childminder receives funding for the early education of 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 around a planned sensory activity. 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.

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Inspection activities

23 June 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

23 June 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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