Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2015 26 November 2008

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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 has increased her knowledge and skills since the last inspection through training, which have had a positive effect on outcomes for children.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify ways of further promoting children's care and learning, and involves parents in this process.  The childminder places a strong focus on making children feel secure and valued. She works closely with parents and other early years providers, which helps prepare children well for school.  Children are confident and motivated to learn because they develop close bonds with the childminder who meets their emotional needs well.  The childminder plans effectively. She provides children with a variety of interesting play and learning experiences in and outside the home, which help children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's communication and

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This provision is good

language skills. This means all children, including those learning English as an additional language, are confident speakers.  The childminder provides a safe and interesting environment for children to play in and explore. She meets children's physical needs well as she follows their care routines according to parents' wishes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always promote children's knowledge and understanding of numbers and counting to increase their early mathematical skills highly effectively.

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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 the teaching to a consistently very high quality by increasing planned opportunities for children to see numerals and learn to use numbers in their play, and by seizing spontaneous chances to promote these.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children during activities, and looked at the environment and the range of toys 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, 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 skilfully engages children through effective teaching and purposeful play. She uses daily routines, such as snack times well, to teach children about healthy eating and promote their learning. Children were engaged as they helped to weigh, measure and mix ingredients to make banana pancakes. This activity helped to develop children's coordination and some aspects of their mathematical skills well. The childminder makes good use of her recently improved garden to help children build physical skills and to teach them how to keep themselves and each other safe. Children carefully steered the wheeled toys around each other, and up and down steps under the childminder's close guidance. The childminder knows when to stand back to let children explore and to solve problems. For example, children investigated the oats and cornflakes, scooping and tipping them into baking cases. They enacted real-life experiences when they placed the

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who attend. This is good

cakes cases on a tray and took it to the play oven, only to find the tray did not fit. Children showed confidence as they decided instead to place each case directly onto the oven shelf. At all times, the childminder interacted purposefully by describing what children did to increase their understanding. She asked pertinent questions that encouraged children to respond, which built their language skills.

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good

The childminder is sensitive in her treatment of children and has thoughtful strategies to help build confidence. The childminder uses effective methods to help children to manage their feelings and behaviour. She reminds them to use 'gentle hands' as they play. The childminder promotes children's good health and personal independence well. She works closely with parents to help children become potty trained, and provides information on the use of dummies and the potential impact these have on learning to talk. Children enjoy outings that broaden their experiences and their knowledge of the community.

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provision is good

The childminder implements the requirements of her childminding role well and safeguards children's welfare effectively. The childminder uses her qualification and 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 and explore in her garden, which stimulate their learning. The childminder actively seeks support and guidance from other providers and agencies, which help her to continuously improve her skills and the outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302642 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 834086 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Portsmouth. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at Level 3. She is available to work seven days a week and works into the late evenings.

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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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