Amanda Freeman

Amanda Freeman

Unique reference number (URN): EY370540 Address: 58 Fitzroy Drive, Lee-On-The-Solent, PO13 8LZ Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 03/03/2008 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Freeman, Amanda Jane

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is able to describe how she provides a curriculum that offers a range of experiences, building on what children already know. She is able to explain how children help to decide what activities to play or places to visit. For instance, she explains how she takes children to visit the beach and local park.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has clear processes in place to identify gaps in learning or when extra support is needed. She has a good understanding of the importance of working in close partnership with parents and how to develop effective relationships. This means the care children receive is consistent in the setting and at home.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how children are taught to be respectful and kind to each other. Stickers are often used to praise children when they have tried hard or achieved something new. This builds children's confidence and self-esteem.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is able to demonstrate the impact training has had on her practice. She keeps her knowledge up to date and this helps to support her to further enhance the care she provides for all children. The childminder is able to describe a range of local services and how these can support the children and families she works with. She is able to explain the correct referral processes and understands the value this information has with families when needed.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Address:

58 Fitzroy Drive Lee-On-The-Solent PO13 8LZ

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:00 - 18:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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About this inspection

There no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children or other evaluation areas. This data is from 23 January 2026

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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