Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 4 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 has positively updated her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage through training. This has enabled her to organise consistently a wide variety of learning opportunities in the very child-centred environment.  The childminder provides very close support and continually encourages children's ideas for play. This fully develops children's skills of remembering and recalling events and effectively extends their communication and language skills.  Children respond happily and positively to the daily routines. They keenly manage small responsibilities and readily share their thoughts and ideas. In this way, children rapidly gain confidence and increase their understanding of the world.  The childminder has competently developed clear ways to show how children continue to make progress in their learning. She successfully uses her observations to plan for their next steps in development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has developed very regular procedures to encourage and involve parents in monitoring their children's development. This thoroughly ensures that parents are fully up-to-date with their children's ongoing learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully evaluated or reviewed all areas of her practice to show how she plans to make any future improvements to maintain or promote the quality of the provision.

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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

 enhance self-evaluation to fully identify strengths and weaknesses in order to make ongoing improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the ground floor used by children and the enclosed garden.  The inspector observed all activities and daily routines indoors and during outdoor play.  The inspector gained evidence through discussion with the childminder and through viewing a range of documentation.  The inspector read the information provided by parents to support the inspection process.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder actively encourages children's learning by providing continual support and intervention. For example, she follows children's choice of play and recognises their favourite resources. She repeats actions and extends the dialogue and questioning to develop their language skills. She includes references to size and quantity when counting bricks for building. She asks very relevant questions and reminds children of colours and shapes. The childminder suggests including the animals and develops children's understanding of the world as they name these and balance them on the train of bricks. The childminder effectively includes the children's next steps for individual learning in their play. For example, she provides dolls to involve children in imaginative play and makes suggestions to help them think and plan. The childminder has developed strong and focused systems to help ensure children move on to the next stage in their learning and

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good

Children interact continually with the childminder. She positively maintains children's emotional well-being and they show a strong sense of belonging. They recognise the daily routines and responsibly follow practical reminders at snack time. For example, they recognise when to clean their hands before and often during eating. Children learn how to use knives safely when cutting bananas and this strengthens their capabilities. These small tasks help children to develop their independence. Children's safety and security is a priority. She has added improvements following the last inspection by renewing the drain covers outside. The childminder plans activities, which contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Children eagerly take part in physical play in the garden and show high levels of motivation when bouncing on the trampoline. They expertly throw and catch balls, learning to aim and eagerly laughing as they gain confidence.

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provision is good

The childminder has developed some clear strategies for improving her provision. She keeps children safe because she maintains high levels of supervision in the very secure and safe environment. The childminder has updated her understanding of child protection by attending training since the last inspection. This has enabled her to include and share current information with parents about how she safeguards children. However, she has not used the process of self-evaluation fully to show how she monitors and plans for future improvements. The childminder seeks all required written permissions from parents and they have copies of all policies and procedures. The childminder has good relationships with parents. They say how much their children, 'miss spending time with the childminder after they have moved on in their education'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423878 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 845324 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her two children, one is an adult and a younger child attends school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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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