Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18/08/2014 04/02/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 uses effective methods, such as open questioning to promote children's communication and language development.  The childminder has formed close and trusting relationships with the parents and children in her care.  The childminder has a good working knowledge of how to keep the children in her care safe, which promotes their welfare effectively.  Children are welcomed into a warm, friendly home where they are valued and included to ensure all make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not gather in-depth information from parents about children's current stage of development and what they can do when they start in her care to help her plan their next steps for learning.

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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 in the childminder's home and in the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder conducted a joint observation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, the childminder's completed self-evaluation form and children's records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two school-age children in a residential area of Baffins, in Portsmouth. The property is within close proximity to schools, shops and parks. Children have access to all areas of the home and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is able to provide overnight care. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. There are currently nine children on roll.

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

 gather more detailed information from parents about their children's stage of development when they first start to support planning to help children make good progress.

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who attend

The childminder provides a homely and nurturing environment where children are happy to explore and play confidently. The wide range of activities and toys on offer for children helps to ensure that they can develop in all of the areas of learning and the quality of teaching is good.

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who attend

The childminder supported the children's learning by using open questioning to extend their communication and language skills. She encouraged them to try things, such as climbing up a slide for the first time so they extend their physical skills. They climbed confidently and received great praise from the childminder when they achieved their goal, and this helps to develop their self-esteem.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She clearly identifies and plans for children's individual needs and next steps in development, supporting each child to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder uses assessments to provide a full picture of each child's development, which she monitors using ongoing observations of the children's achievements. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to complete the required progress check for two-year-old children to identify their strengths and any areas of their learning needing further support. She gathers information from parents about the children's care needs before they start at the setting. However, this does not always include information about children's learning and development on entry to her care, to enable the childminder to fully track and monitor children's progress

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who attend

The childminder listened attentively to the children and sat alongside them to engage with them in their play. She used expression in her voice and gestures, such as clapping, to help communicate with the children. Children engaged with her well and developed their communication and language skills through the positive examples she offered. The childminder extended their vocabulary by repeating rhyming words and modelling the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language by working with parents to identify familiar words and key phrases, which she then puts on display and uses in the setting. This helps to make children feel valued and develops their self-confidence and self-esteem.

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who attend

Social skills develop effectively as children play together cooperatively and go to many activities in the local community with the childminder. They enjoy opportunities to play with other children and meet other adults.

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

The children have formed positive and confident relationships with the childminder. They explore the home confidently and quickly become engrossed in their play. The childminder is warm and affectionate, and responds to the children attentively. She encourages their awareness of positive behaviour by being a positive role model. For example, the children were encouraged to wait their turn to go on the trampoline, and the childminder explained clearly why they must take turns one at a time so they keep safe.

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

The good partnerships that exist between parents and the childminder are of great benefit to the children. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's backgrounds and keeps up to date with children's individual care needs by working collaboratively with their parents. Consequently, children feel safe in her home and play happily. Parents comment on the childminder being 'a delightful woman who has every child's best interests at heart.'

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

The childminder plans activities that encourage awareness of traditional and cultural events. This helps children to learn about the diverse world in which they live. The childminder uses skilled techniques to provide good quality and supportive care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She adapts her practice and routine to best fit in with their needs, and parents comment on how the childminder has 'naturally and subtly adapted her interaction to get the best out of their child.'

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

Positive behaviour is encouraged through calm and consistent expectations, and the childminder explains about unreasonable behaviour to children in a manner relevant to their age and understanding. The childminder discusses any incidents of unwanted behaviour with parents, and this enables the childminder to work with them for the benefit of the children.

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

The childminder promotes safeguarding well in the setting. She has a good awareness of the process to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care, in order to keep them safe. The childminder provides parents with information about safeguarding, including information about the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. This makes sure they are aware of how she protects their children's well-being. The childminder has taken positive steps throughout her setting to ensure the children are safe and secure, including through the effective use of risk assessments. She practises the fire drill regularly to ensure that children learn how to evacuate the premises rapidly in the event of an emergency, and safety gates are in place on the kitchen door and on the stairs.

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

The childminder teaches children the importance of washing their hands, which supports their self-care skills and promotes their good health. Snacks and drinks provided are nutritious and healthy, which allows children to make positive choices about what they eat from an early age.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her provision is well organised and she maintains all of the required records to help her to keep children safe, supported and protected. She has a clear safeguarding policy and is confident when explaining the local procedures for child protection referrals.

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provision

The childminder provides a welcoming environment which enables children to learn and develop through play. She monitors each child's progress using detailed observations and progress summaries, which she shares with parents on a regular basis. Parents are kept well informed about their child's progress, and all policies and procedures are shared with them. This means that parents are fully involved in their children's care and early education with the childminder. The childminder's systems for gathering initial information about what children can do are less robust, though she does gather some details through informal discussions with the parents.

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provision

The childminder puts a high priority on enhancing her knowledge and skills through attending training and making good use of guidance. This has a positive benefit for the children and their learning and development. Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents share their enthusiasm and positive feedback and are delighted with how the childminder is caring for their children and with the teaching she is providing. The childminder has completed a self-evaluation form and has identified areas to improve to enhance the quality of her provision for children. She invites the views of parents and children about her provision. Their positive comments demonstrate the high levels of satisfaction about how the childminder works. These responses support the effectiveness of the provision for children's learning and their welfare, as well as the strong partnerships with parents.

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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 EY363125 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 815480 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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

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