Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 01/10/2014 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 is very responsive to the children's needs. As a result, children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder has a very good partnership with parents. She ensures they share key information between them to help children progress well.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder and arrangements for safeguarding the children are robust.  The indoor environment provides children with very good opportunities to choose their play materials and follow their individual learning styles.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The outside area does not provide the children with a wide range of resources and experiences to support their all-round development. Consequently, this does not fully support those children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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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 discussed the format of the inspection on arrival.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the children's assessment records and sampled other documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives with her husband and two school-aged children in the Sholing area of Southampton in Hampshire. The childminder uses the ground floor of the home for childminding with sleeping and toilet facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age group on a part-time basis. The family has a pet dog. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 4.

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

 review and develop the outdoor space, to give all children a full range of activities and experiences, which support all areas of their learning and development.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and provides a caring environment for children where they can be happy and secure. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They benefit from the childminder's caring nature and her enthusiasm to promote learning through play. Children make very good progress in the different areas of learning. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn, by providing a well-organised and stimulating indoor environment to support them in making their own choices. Children take part in a wide range of activities outside the home, such as toddler groups, or trips to other places of interest, where they meet and interact with other children and adults of all ages. The childminder makes relevant observations of the children's progress, which she links to the different areas of learning. She uses these to plan for the next steps in each child's learning and

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who attend

development. Children take part in some planned activities and have many opportunities to initiate their own play. The childminder ensures the educational programme provides children with enjoyable, interesting and challenging experiences across the different areas of learning. The childminder has a very good knowledge of each child, and those who require additional support have their progress monitored effectively. The quality of teaching is very good and the childminder plans activities to build on what children know and can do, therefore, she is suitably challenging the children to make further progress.

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who attend

The childminder enjoys supporting children's learning and takes an interest in what they say and do. The childminder promotes children's vocabulary due to the good interaction between the childminder and child. She gets down on floor level to play with young children and encourages them in their play. For example, young children enjoyed playing with sand in a tray. The childminder stayed close to the children chatting to them as they investigated the texture of the sand manipulating it. The childminder introduced language to children as they played, such as, 'Spade', 'Dig' and, Pat'. This helps to develop children's vocabulary. The childminder provides a wide range of toys and resources for the children to access independently indoors. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. The childminder supports children in learning to count confidently. For example, she sings number songs with them and encourages them to count pieces of banana during snack

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who attend

time. This helps children develop an understanding of numbers. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their mark-making skills, developing the skills and muscles needed for writing. The childminder puts children's individual needs as a priority and they enjoy the support and attention they receive from her. Younger children are actively involved in their play, confidently selecting and exploring resources. The childminder supports them well and as they progress, they become confident in their daily routines.

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who attend

The childminder has a strong partnership with the parents and ensures they are fully involved in their children's learning and development. Parents sign a wide range of agreements when their children first start with the childminder and she keeps them fully informed about their child's progress. The childminder shares the assessment records with parents regularly. The childminder has a good understanding of what is required for the progress check for two-year-old children, when she needs to do this.

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

The childminder provides children with a very welcoming environment and promotes children's emotional well-being very well. They develop warm and secure relationships with the childminder, who supports the children and takes care of their individual needs.

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

The childminder promotes children's safety effectively and good systems are in place to ensure the home remains secure at all times. She teaches them to understand the need to keep safe, as they regularly practise the emergency evacuation procedure together, and talk about road safety when age appropriate. The childminder puts children's health and well-being as a priority as she encourages them to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. She promotes healthy eating. She offers children healthy snack options including fruit, and provides healthy and nutritious lunches for the children. The childminder is aware of any special dietary needs the children may have. Children are able to access the outdoors in most weathers to have regular fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy opportunities to visit local parks or play areas. They enjoy playing in the garden. However, the outdoor area is not used to its full advantage, as the childminder is not

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

promoting all areas of children's learning and development in different ways. This does not fully support children's individual learning preferences.

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

The childminder has effective systems in place for behaviour management and consequently, children behave well. The childminder helps children to learn skills to prepare them for their later lives, such as sharing, taking turns, and being polite and kind to each other. She has a very good understanding of how to prepare children for the move to school. She encourages them to develop the skills needed, such as developing independence and recognising their written name. This helps to promote consistency of care and learning, and reassures children by smoothing the move.

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provision

The childminder has a very good knowledge of how children learn and the areas of learning. She has a very good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the educational programme provides children with a broad range of experiences. Arrangements to safeguard the children are robust. The childminder ensures children are well cared for, and always well supervised. The childminder and other household members are suitably vetted, and the childminder is fully aware of her duty to protect the children in her care. She has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding issues and is fully aware of her role and responsibilities. There is a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to protect the children including a detailed safeguarding policy. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments throughout the home and for outings. This helps to promote children's welfare.

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provision

Parents are very happy with the very good care and attention the childminder gives the children. Parents receive feedback about their children's routines and achievements at the end of the day. The childminder has her certificate and other relevant documentation on display for parents, and shares a wide variety of information with them. This ensures the childminder enhances children's experiences in the setting and parents are involved in their child's learning.

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provision

The childminder has no children attending another setting at present. However, she is aware of her responsibility to link up and share information about the child's learning with the other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage for continuity of care. Self- evaluation systems are in place, which identify and deal with any areas for development. The childminder is committed to continual improvement in the setting and providing excellent care. This means children enjoy a variety of experiences and make very good progress.

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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 EY473536 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 951730 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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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

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