Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2015 21 July 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder shows exceptional dedication and high levels of engagement with children throughout all activities and care routines. This means the childminder has a strong commitment to encouraging children's learning through play.  The childminder very effectively holds and maintains children's attention through continual dialogue and through using actions and signs. She expertly enables all children to participate during planned and spontaneous activities.  The childminder has a superbly organised home where children can freely select from a very wide range of learning resources. These continually offer challenge and motivation for all children's ongoing development.  The childminder has established effective systems to show the strong progress all children make in their development. She has recently extended these processes, following a thorough evaluation of her practice.  The childminder works highly successfully with parents. Parents feel welcomed and

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This provision is outstanding

unreservedly share information and exchanges that significantly support their children's learning and ongoing progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan further strategies for sharing information with other carers as children move on in their development to ensure continuity in their learning is maintained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a planned activity and a range of spontaneous play and daily routines.  The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor resources.  The inspector gained evidence through discussion with the childminder and with a visiting parent.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies with her, as well as how she assesses children's progress and plans for their future learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including those for evaluating her provision and records kept on children.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder capably incorporates learning opportunities throughout daily play and routines. She enthusiastically plans activities linked closely to children's stages of development. Children investigate keenly and explore sensations. They use various tools competently. They learn new words to describe their actions. The childminder frequently combines physical play activities with opportunities for exploration. She continually encourages their emerging language skills through repetition, singing and using actions. The childminder purposefully includes and extends each area of learning. She gains detailed information from parents about children's starting abilities. She works closely with them to know each child exceptionally well. This understanding results in accurate planning for development. Children eagerly take part in activities that reflect their interests. The childminder expertly assesses children's progress. She successfully uses her

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who attend. This is outstanding

planning to further children's learning, based on their existing interests. She recognises the need to extend information sharing with other carers in order to maintain the continuity of individual learning as children move on.

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outstanding

The dedicated childminder has a deep interest in each child. Her exceptional enthusiasm permeates her work. Children develop strong levels of trust and gain independence as a result. They flourish and gain confidence. Children easily select toys and resources that interest them, resulting in children thoroughly enjoy their play. Children come to understand and respond to each other's feelings. Older children regularly share and take part in activities with younger ones. The childminder fully understands how this care enhances and enriches the younger ones' development. New children settle very well because she follows children's individual routines. Parents have a strong level of understanding of their children's learning. They trust the childminder and her nurturing provision. The childminder meticulously safeguards children. She fully assesses risks every day to ensure children's safety.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to educate and care for children. She uses her many years of experience fruitfully. She constantly increases her skills, having gained a relevant qualification since last inspection. These new skills have enabled her to develop checking systems to give precise assessments of children's progress, helping to inform planning for future learning. The childminder confidently uses her skills in the wider community. She runs a music and singing group, which benefits the children in her care, as they mix with others. She has completed a thorough evaluation of her practice. She uses information from parents and children to help her do this. She prepares for ongoing improvements and pinpoints targets to achieve these.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143297 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 841598 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder opened in 1996 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives with her husband and adult child. Children remain on the ground floor and use all areas of the open-plan home. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder lives within walking distance of local schools and parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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