Childminder 112565

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 that they have good emotional attachments to the friendly and experienced childminder. They spontaneously run over to her, smiling as they do so. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and clearly feel very secure in her care. She shows genuine warmth towards children as she talks to them kindly and listens to their ideas. Children develop their self-esteem and a sense of belonging as a result of the support they receive from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum. The childminder has a good understanding of every child and uses this knowledge to support their ongoing development and next steps. Children enjoy a range of activities that promote their confidence and independence. For example, they use safety knives to carefully cut fruit at snack time, showing good control. The childminder supports older children well to prepare them for their transition to school.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She is a positive role model who treats children respectfully and encourages their good manners. Older children support younger children well. For instance, they pass toys to them that are out of their reach. The childminder praises children for their efforts. This helps children to develop good friendships.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder uses her knowledge of child development to plan an interesting curriculum for all children. She assesses any gaps in their learning and plans activities to help close these gaps, based on children's interests. For example, children enjoy listening to the story 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. They confidently recall the story and remember all of the different foods that the main character eats. Children demonstrate good fine motor skills as they put pictures of the foods into caterpillar tubs. All children make good progress. n The childminder places importance on providing children with a range of experiences to learn about the wider world. For example, children enjoy trips to the library and soft-play centres, where they meet friends and other childminders. This provides a social experience for children. They become familiar with other childminders and children, and this helps to build their

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need to do better?

confidence and their social skills. n Overall, the childminder supports children's behaviour well by offering consistent praise and reassurance, which helps to boost their self-confidence and self- esteem. However, the childminder does not always explain why certain behaviours are unacceptable or intervene promptly when unwanted behaviours occur. As a result, children do not fully learn how to improve their behaviour. n The childminder encourages children's speech by introducing new words, such

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8 September 2025 as 'chrysalis', when talking about the life stages of a butterfly. Her clear modelling and repetition of words help children to correct any errors in their pronunciation. The childminder asks children targeted questions. For instance, when looking at a variety of foods, she asks, 'Why are lollipops not healthy?' Children think about this for a little while before saying, 'It's too much sugar for our teeth'. This helps to support the development of children's emerging language skills. n The childminder helps children to recognise the importance of personal hygiene. She praises them as they independently wash and dry their hands before lunchtime. Children chat to one another and compare their sandwiches. The childminder encourages children to think about healthy food choices, such as wholemeal bread. This helps children to develop their understanding of the effects of healthy eating on their bodies.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds and maintains good partnerships with other professionals. For example, she liaises closely with staff at other settings children attend. She shares children's next steps and progress. This helps provide children with a consistent approach to their shared care. n The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date. She regularly liaises with other childminders to share good practice and ideas. n The childminder maintains effective two-way communication with parents by regularly sharing updates on their children's learning and development. Parents say their children are well cared for and talk of the childminder being an extension of their family. Parents appreciate the good communication and healthy home-cooked meals. Parents are full of praise for the childminder.

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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 strengthen behaviour management strategies to ensure that children receive clear guidance on behaviour expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 112565 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10407814 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 10 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Eastleigh, Hampshire. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children during activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents via written testimonials. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 September 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

8 September 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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