Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 16 February 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 is sensitive and helps children form secure emotional attachments. She provides a strong base for children's learning and well-being and helps prepare them very well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has a substantial and secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to deliver all aspects of the Statutory Framework for Early Years effectively.  The childminder has an excellent understanding child protection issues and has attended safeguarding training. She is fully aware of the indicators of concern and the procedures to follow to keep children safe.  The childminder is an excellent role model and is diligent in supporting children's learning through conversation and questioning that helps to develop and extend communication skills. Therefore, children make very good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder creates an inviting and stimulating environment for the children that

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This provision is outstanding

makes them want to play and learn. She is innovative and makes resources, as well as borrowing them from the library, to enhance the range available to ignite children's curiosity and exploration.  There is high emphasis on keeping children safe at all times but there is less focus on enabling children to manage their own risks or take challenges appropriate to their age.

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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

 develop more ways to encourage children to manage risks and take challenges appropriate to their age and abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children enjoying activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled a range of documents including records kept on the children, self-evaluation, policies and procedures and feedback from the parents.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had conversations with the childminder about all aspects of her practice.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thrive with this inspiring professional childminder. All children make rapid progress towards the early learning goals in relation to their starting points. She demonstrates an excellent understanding of how young children learn. Detailed observations of the children's activities are used to plan worthwhile activities which encourage good progress. The childminder's extensive knowledge of each child results in purposeful planned learning where the children have fun and learn as they play. The use of nursery rhymes and singing gives children a substantial and innovative way to learn about numbers and extend their vocabulary. The childminder successfully extends their understanding of concepts such as 'large' and 'tall' as they build a brick wall for Humpty to fall off. They use props to help them count how many frogs are on the log or which animals are at the farm. These skills help prepare them very well for their future learning.

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outstanding

Children are very happy and have a real bond with the childminder. They go to her for cuddles when they need reassurance. The childminder ensures that the children are confident and ready for their next stage in their learning by visiting their new environment with them so that they feel secure. Children play in a rich, varied and well-organised environment, both indoors and outdoors, that offers them a range of exciting activities. The displays and the layout of resources result in children having a sense of belonging as they can access what they wish to play with and there are photographs of them enjoying themselves. This encourages independence and high self-esteem. Children's behaviour is excellent and they learn from a young age to take turns and cooperate with each other. They respond well to tidy up time as they sing a song that encourages them with the task.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an extremely effective ongoing evaluation procedure to monitor the effectiveness of her practice. Her drive to constantly improve is reflected by her continuously seeking and attending a wide range of training which further develops her skills and knowledge. She adjusts her practice to reflect any new knowledge. For example, children now have more learning experiences outdoors all year round. She has met all the recommendations from the last inspection. Partnership with parents and others is extremely effective, offering children continuity of care and learning. Parents value the accurate and extensive information she exchanges with them that enables them to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder tracks the progress of every child carefully. This enables her to respond to any gaps in children's learning or experiences and plan to offer activities to further promote their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374893 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 829400 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives with her husband and their two children in a residential area of Portsmouth in Hampshire. Children have access to all areas of the home on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden area available for outdoor play and the family has cats.

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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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