Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 15 December 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 a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. As a result, she plans and monitors children's learning effectively and children make good progress.  Children form warm and trusting attachments with the childminder. Consequently, children are happy and explore with interest.  Children develop good independence, self-confidence and positive attitudes. This helps to promote their future learning and school readiness effectively.  The childminder completes risk assessments of her home and the outings she takes children on to maintain a safe and secure environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with the other early years settings children attend to promote their learning and development further.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help children learn more about one another's lives to enhance their understanding of people and communities.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with the other early years settings children attend to consistently promote children's learning and development  extend the opportunities for children to learn about one another's lives to enhance their understanding of people and communities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides interesting activities that motivate children to explore and learn. She interacts meaningfully to include children and maximise their learning. For example, children helped to make jelly for their pudding. The childminder involved them fully by reading out the instructions, asking children to count the number of bowls needed and to measure the ingredients. She challenged children well with questions, such as asking them what they needed to do next and what the mixture smelt like. The childminder used the opportunity to help children learn about safety in the kitchen. She discussed the dangers of hot water, which children then reminded others saying 'careful, hot!' The childminder responded quickly to children's ideas and interests to promote their independent learning. For example, children chose to explore the left over jelly, which they squeezed through their fingers. The childminder encouraged them to describe how it felt; 'sticky' and

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who attend. This is good

'wobbly' they told her. This promotes children's communication and language skills well.

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good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children in which they choose toys for themselves. She works with parents from the start to help settle children and meet their individual needs. This promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. The childminder helps children to develop positive attitudes and guides them gently to learn what is expected of them. As a result, children behave well and have good manners. The childminder provides activities for children to learn about different cultures and beliefs. However, children do not have many other opportunities to learn about other people's lives, such as looking at photographs of one another's families. Children go for regular walks and explore equipment in the play parks. This promotes their health and physical development well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to help safeguard children's welfare and the correct procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to driving continuous improvements in the quality of her provision. She attends training courses to extend her knowledge and skills and evaluates the activities she provides. As a result, she has made improvements to the planning and assessment of children's learning and the resources she provides. Some children also attend other early years settings. However, the childminder has not developed effective partnerships to consistently exchange information about children's needs to promote their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430842 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 845450 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in an apartment in Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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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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