Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder demonstrates an extremely strong commitment to providing high quality provision. She attends training events to increase her professional development, which has a very good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  Children relish their time with the childminder and are very happy and relaxed. She provides a wide range of exciting activities, which stimulate and motivate children to learn.  Children benefit hugely from the highly successful partnership between the childminder and parents. They share key information effectively between them.  Children's emotional development is excellent due to the familiar routines and the calm, understanding support they receive from the childminder. The childminder meets children's individual needs exceptionally well.  The quality of planning for all children is excellent. Each child receives an exceedingly enjoyable, challenging experience across all areas of learning.

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This provision is outstanding

 The environment provides children with excellent opportunities to choose their play materials and follow their individual learning styles.  Children are making excellent progress in all areas of development. They are confident and keen to join in activities. The childminder uses excellent teaching methods as she interacts and sits at the children's level, maintaining eye contact.

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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 further the opportunities for children to use simple maps and plans to develop their understanding of different environments and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including records relating to the children and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during activities inside the home and in the garden.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their learning and achieve extremely well in relation to their starting points. Excellent systems for observation and assessment are in place to ensure activities and learning experiences fully support children's interests and the next steps in their learning. The childminder creates a challenging and stimulating environment, where the atmosphere is incredibly positive and encouraging. She uses high-quality teaching methods to support and challenge children's learning as she helps children to sound out and make marks for the different letters of their names. She gives lots of praise and encouragement for children's emergent writing, which in turn greatly boosts children's self-esteem and confidence, preparing children very well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports children extremely well, by offering praise and encouragement. She demonstrates an excellent understanding of children's individual

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outstanding

Children are welcomed into a warm and friendly home by the childminder. She builds strong bonds with the children and meets their welfare and learning needs with great success. She enables all children to develop independence and be ready for the next stages in their learning. Children learn about good hygiene routines and from a young age can independently take themselves off to wash their hands. Children behave extremely well. They are learning to share and take turns and play very well together. The childminder fosters opportunities to develop physical skills very well. Children love playing in the garden and they have excellent opportunities to use a range of exciting resources. The childminder prepares the children extremely well for their progression on to school, and is committed to making this move as smooth as possible.

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provision is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding children are robust. The childminder has completed training in child protection. She has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and her role and responsibilities. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors and evaluates the provision extremely well, to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder has high aspirations for quality. Parents express enormous confidence in the very high standard of care, communication and their child's preparation for the future. Excellent systems are in place to liaise with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage, if children attend other settings. This results in a fully shared approach to children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417907 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 727331 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the North End area of Portsmouth. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and is accredited on a local childminding network.

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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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