Childminder in Hampshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a highly stimulating and enchanting learning environment for all children to thrive in. Children form extremely close bonds with the childminder, who has a very nurturing approach. She provides children with exceptional warmth and high standards of care. Children talk to the childminder and their friends with affection. They share their own ideas for play and demonstrate excellent friendships. Children are highly curious and confident and show they feel secure at this home-from-home setting.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has extremely high expectations for children's learning and provides an ambitious and sequential curriculum. For example, children are fascinated by the role of a dentist. They enthusiastically clean pretend teeth and talk of how to look after their own so they do not decay. Children talk of not wanting 'tartar' on their teeth. The childminder skilfully asks children real questions about their own experiences so that they are extremely confident to think and use language to respond. The childminder praises children enthusiastically for sharing resources and taking turns. This helps children to feel valued, and they are confident and curious learners.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is extremely skilled at supporting children's ability to manage their own behaviour. She teaches them how to solve problems and resolve any issues through negotiating with their peers. Children happily demonstrate an awareness of how to behave as they enthusiastically share resources and take turns. They use good manners and are extremely respectful of their friends and the childminder. Children's behaviour is impeccable.

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n The childminder knows children extremely well and demonstrates inspirational teaching. She is very experienced and has a deep knowledge of how children develop and learn. The curriculum is very well organised and supports all children's individual needs. The childminder regularly monitors and evaluates each child's progress. She knows clearly where children are in their development and how to support their future learning. The childminder understands very well the importance of working closely and sharing relevant information with parents. This helps to create a consistent approach to supporting children's learning. n Interactions with children are outstanding. The childminder models new language and uses rhyme in play. For example, as children enthusiastically form letters in the foam, the childminder asks if it is 'soft, sticky and squirmy'. Children are highly motivated and make links in their play. For instance, they

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demonstrate excellent hand-eye coordination as they mix food colouring into foam. As they do so, they compare the colours to their belongings, such as their

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1 July 2025 lunch boxes. This supports children to develop excellent communication skills. n The childminder successfully fosters children's love of books. She enthusiastically reads stories and brings them to life for children. Children listen attentively and laugh as she uses different voices. The childminder invites children's active participation by encouraging them to recall and respond to targeted questions, before encouraging children to think of an alternative ending. n The childminder constantly teaches children how to be independent to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children confidently enjoy choosing what fruit to eat and show their friends what they have chosen. They competently use knives to cut the fruit. Children demonstrate high levels of respect to the childminder and their friends as they chat away about what they are doing. n The childminder highly values children's ideas for play. Children spontaneously

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decide that they want to create cards to celebrate Father's Day. Children work together beautifully to find everything they need, demonstrating excellent friendships. They skilfully peel the back off stickers and place them on card, creating wonderful masterpieces. This helps to develop their small-muscle skills to prepare them for early writing. n The childminder provides exceptional support for children to learn about the wider world. She introduces children to different cultures through socialising within the community, such as when visiting a local fruit and vegetable shop. Children learn about animals during trips to an amusement park. This gives children excellent opportunities to socialise with larger groups of children. n The childminder is extremely reflective and evaluates the experiences she provides for children at every opportunity. She continuously strives to develop the already excellent teaching even further. For example, recent training on

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extending children's language and development has given the childminder even more confidence of how to help to support children's already exceptional vocabulary. n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and talk about the wonderful communication and the detailed feedback they receive. For instance, she offers very effective support and guidance to parents covering a wide range of issues, such as approaches to good oral health. The childminder involves them in every aspect of their child's learning, such as providing inspirational ideas for home learning, to support their child's learning and 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552472 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10399080 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 19 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The provider registered in 2017 and lives in Southampton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. 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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector via written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

1 July 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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1 July 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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