Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/08/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children are happy and ready to learn.  The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and exciting play experiences and activities that reflect children's interests and abilities. Children enjoy their play and happily engage in activities.  The childminder supports parents in extending their children's learning at home with activities provided by her.  The childminder is very proactive and has completed a healthy eating course to promote the good health of the children that attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities are not always maximised for children to develop their awareness of key words within the environment and that print carries meaning.  The childminder misses some opportunities for parents to contribute fully in their children's learning and development and next steps, during termly assessments.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outside the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from written feedback.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documentation, and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She works in a house in Southampton alongside her mother and sister, who are both registered as childminders. The family has three small dogs as pets. The whole house is used for childminding, with rest and bathroom facilities. All children have access to a secure garden for outside play. There are currently two children on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register..

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enrich the learning environment and maximise children's opportunities to learn about words, for example through well-labelled resources

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 engage parents fully in children's learning and development by gaining feedback during assessment meetings.

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who attend

The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting activities and play opportunities that support their interests and abilities. As a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals and effectively move on in their learning. The childminder has a very secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and knows the children extremely well. She completes detailed observations and assessments on a regular basis. She then uses the information gained to identify next steps in children's learning and shares these with parents. However, she misses some opportunities for parents to contribute fully in their children's learning and development during assessment periods, for example through written feedback.

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who attend

The childminder observes the children's milestones carefully and extends their development well. Children are sometimes split into age- or stage-appropriate groups, in order to participate in activities. For example, the older children enjoy listening to the Hungry Caterpillar story and then eagerly find the correct foods in the story to place on their caterpillar boards. This activity also helps children to learn mathematical skills, such as matching and counting, and promotes turn taking.

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who attend

The childminder's quality of teaching is good. She provides a stimulating environment that is age appropriate, and encourages children to explore and investigate. For example, the children enjoy filling up the drain pipes with water and watching it flow into the bucket. They are supported well by the childminder who encourages them to think about the equipment they will need and how they will ensure that the water goes into the drain pipe without spilling. The childminder allows them to think and draw their own conclusion that a funnel is needed. This demonstrates that the childminder is allowing children to make independent choices and informed decisions.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She responds positively to the babbles of young children and re-enforces the correct ways of saying words. This helps to increase children's awareness and confidence when learning to speak. The childminder supports children's awareness of books well; for example she provides a wide range of books that are easily accessible. Although children are freely able to select books, they have fewer opportunities to view letters and key words around their environment, and to develop awareness that print carries meaning. This does not fully support children's developing awareness of words within their environment.

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who attend

The childminder effectively involves parents in their children's learning and has given them activities for children to complete; for example children plant sunflowers and take them home. Children and parents measure them and complete an activity sheet provided by the childminder to extend their learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment in which children feel safe and secure, and engage happily in their learning. Children are happy, relaxed and content, and are therefore ready to learn. The childminder fosters secure and trusting relationships with the children and forms strong bonds. Children are confident in asking for help. For example, when attempting to get the soft balls down from the canopy, they listen attentively as they are supported to create solutions in order to work out how they can get them down for themselves. The childminder helps children to learn right from wrong at a young age. She offers children lots of encouragement and praise; this gives the children a sense of achievement and builds their self-esteem and confidence.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children regularly go to the allotment where they can watch the cucumbers grow and learn about healthy foods. They have regular access to the outdoors, which allows them to develop their physical skills by balancing and climbing on the outdoor climbing frame and other equipment. The childminder has completed a healthy eating course and is working with the other childminders in her family home to gain a healthy eating award. She offers the children healthy, home-cooked foods and informs parents daily on the meals provided. The children are encouraged to be independent and regularly wash their hands prior to eating and after using the toilet. Children use individual flannels to dry their hands and confidently place them in a bucket when used once. This helps to stop the spread of germs, further enhancing the good health of children. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe. She places high

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

emphasis on children's safety and always supervises them when on the climbing frame. She teaches children about safety on outings and carries relevant safety equipment, such as a first aid kit, and contact numbers in the event of an accident.

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provision

The childminder has a very secure understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a good awareness of how to protect the children in her care. For example, a clear policy and procedures that she needs to follow are in place, and relevant telephone numbers are to hand if they are needed. The childminder confidently explains the referral process and who she would contact. She works alongside other family members who are experienced, registered childminders and this helps to support her further in her role. As a result, her procedures help to safeguard children effectively.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and has a comprehensive self- evaluation. She clearly identifies her strengths and areas for development to drive continuous improvement. She involves parents effectively in her evaluation by gaining regular feedback. The childminder has a very good understanding of how to promote children's learning, and ensures that all are fully included in the activities she provides. She is embarking on a level three childcare qualification to improve her knowledge and is working on promoting children's healthy eating by completing a healthy eating award.

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provision

The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to enable the needs of the children to be met effectively. She provides parents with a wealth of information about her service prior to children starting, and actively encourages children's learning at home through activities that she provides. She has contacted the local school to support children's learning and transition.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471921 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 955522 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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