Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2015 8 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers a varied and stimulating range of activities for children, which successfully supports them to make good progress in their development.  Young children show contentment and a good relationship with the childminder who fully supports their well-being.  The childminder places a high emphasis on building good partnerships with parents and involving them in children's learning, through successful communication.  The childminder has a strong commitment to improvement and developing the provision, alongside her co-childminder.  Partnership working with other professionals is effective, particularly with health visitors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is less emphasis on providing natural resources and materials for young children to explore and investigate.

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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

 extend learning resources to include more natural materials for young children to explore and investigate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the domestic premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and discussed her methods, including those for assessing children's progress and how she evaluates the quality of her provision.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents after reading feedback letters and emails.  The inspector looked at children's records including records kept for medication and permission from parents, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder enables children to make good progress in their learning and development because of her good teaching strategies. She offers helpful guidance and support during children's active play through social interaction that effectively builds on their knowledge, skills and understanding. One-year-olds vocalise happily, explore and have fun, fully engaged during exploratory play in the well-resourced play areas. However, there is less emphasis on the use of natural resources and materials for young children to investigate to enhance their sensory experiences. The childminder plays beside children, gives good eye contact, and provides talk and praise when they are keen to post plastic pennies into the pig. Young children clap and smile, proud of their achievements. The childminder teaches them early mathematics, by role modelling counting during play and routines. She perceptively observes children and assesses their development. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder devises effective plans to meet their needs. She offers good challenge so children learn vital skills for their future learning. The childminder has a good understanding of the areas of learning.

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good

The childminder successfully supports children's well-being by offering them understanding and attentive support. Children feel safe and happy. They have a strong relationship with her and show motivation and confidence in their play. The childminder makes good provision for children's physical development indoors and out. She provides appropriate toys so children develop their hand coordination and walking skills. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and regular drinks that help maintain their good health. Children sit securely strapped in their chairs while eating and learn the boundaries of acceptable behaviour. Plenty of praise and encouragement from the childminder promotes the children's self-esteem and fully supports their emotional well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She safeguards children well; she has a clear understanding of the procedures to take if she was worried about a child's welfare. The childminder reduces risks and hazards in the home to keep children safe and secure. The childminder works collaboratively with her co-childminder to drive continuous improvement. Together they complete careful audits of practice and attend regular training. She makes changes that improve the quality of her provision, such as introducing song bags with props and reducing the use of the television. Partnerships with others involved in a child's life are successful. The childminder communicates well with parents who report positively about the setting, writing it is a 'Perfect place of play, learning and fun'. These partnerships fully support children's continuity of care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312220 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 828003 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005, and is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She works with her co- childminder from the home of her son. All areas of the property are available for childminding apart from two rooms upstairs. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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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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