Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2015 29 June 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 high-quality provision. Since the last inspection, she has attained a relevant qualification and attended training events to increase her professional development, which have had a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify ways of further promoting children's care and learning, and involves parents in this evaluation.  Children are confident and motivated to learn because they develop close bonds with the childminder who meets their emotional and physical needs well.  The childminder plans effectively. She provides a good range of adult-led activities and skilfully engages children through effective teaching and purposeful play. Children make good progress as a result.  The childminder provides a safe and interesting environment for children to play in and explore, which helps them to initiate their own play. She makes particularly good use of

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This provision is good

her garden, to promote children's good health and to broaden their learning opportunities.  The childminder forges strong partnerships with parents and providers of other early years settings children also attend, which means there is continuity in how children are supported.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not use highly effective methods to promote children's language skills.

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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

 raise teaching for children's communication and language skills to a consistently very high quality by strengthening ways in which children are asked questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children during activities, and looked at the range of toys, resources and equipment available for their use.  The inspector talked with the childminder and the children.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including records relating to children and the administration of medication, safeguarding procedures and feedback from parents.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her policies and procedures, including how she promotes positive attitudes to diversity; methods of assessing and planning for children's progress and how she works with parents and other early years providers.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She observes children closely and accurately assesses their levels of development. The childminder involves parents and effectively guides them in how to support their children's learning and development at home. For example, on the use of dummies and the potential impact these have on children's communication skills. The childminder engages children in purposeful discussions and models language well at all times. Children are confident talkers, including young children who babble, 'Ready, steady, go' as they let go of toy cars, showing they understand and are confident to repeat what they hear. At the inspection, children were absorbed in exploring the rice and kitchen utensils the childminder provided. The childminder used lots of language to describe what they were doing and to encourage them to find out if the rice went through the holes in the sieve

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who attend. This is good

and the funnel. Children learnt about texture and sounds and developed good coordination as they investigated. There are some instances, however, when the childminder does not ask questions that encourage children to give more than a one-word answer or give them enough time to think and answer questions, to extend their communication and language skills.

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good

The childminder prepares children for the next stages in their learning well. She teaches children to be kind and to listen to each other. Children benefit from outings to groups and soft-play centres, which promote their social and physical skills. Children are confident and develop high levels of independence and self-care skills as they are given time to practise putting their coats on and prompted to hang them up again afterwards. Children learn to keep safe as they eagerly help the childminder to sweep up the rice so that no one slips on it. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play and explore outdoors, and develop their physical skills. Children choose toys and equipment from the well-resourced playroom and garden that promote all areas of learning. The childminder helps children learn about the wider world as they use books and toys that promote all people in society.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of her childminding role and implements these to a good standard . She safeguards children's welfare effectively. The childminder uses the skills and knowledge she gains through training effectively. This is particularly evident in the resources and activities she has provided since the previous inspection. For example, she now offers inviting resources that encourage children to investigate by using their senses, which stimulates learning. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387648 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 830075 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Sholing area of Southampton. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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