Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2015 18 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children, making sure they are all included and supported. Children establish very good relationships and special bonds with the childminder.  The childminder fosters children's confidence and self-esteem well through good support and encouragement during their freely chosen play and planned activities.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a good-quality provision. She has attended training events to increase her professional development. This training has a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  Children develop strong emotional security. The childminder provides familiar routines and understanding support, which meets children's individual needs very well.  The childminder provides good opportunities both inside and outdoors. Children choose from a good range of play materials, which engage them to explore and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain enough information from parents about each child's abilities so she can plan suitably challenging activities for children.  The childminder does not consistently promote children's mathematical skills during the daily activities.

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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

 gain more information from parents about their children's experiences at home and use this information to inform the planning of activities  extend children's understanding of mathematics.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training; she has a good knowledge of child protection and knows how to report any concerns to keep them safe. The childminder ensures children are well cared for and always supervised well. The childminder evaluates the setting, to identify and deal with any areas for development. For example, she has updated her policies and procedures to include a medicine policy to help promote children's good health. In addition, she has a better understanding of observations and assessment, and monitors the children's learning well, to ensure they are making good progress. The childminder shares the children's progress records with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home. She has good systems for liaising with other settings children attend to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

ensure a consistent approach to their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They benefit from the childminder's caring nature and her enthusiasm to promote learning through play. Children develop good communication skills and are confident talkers, due to the effective techniques used by the childminder. For example, she asks questions and introduces good vocabulary as the children play. Children enjoy the many activities provided and chat happily to the childminder. Children enjoy their learning and achieve well in relation to their starting points. Observation and assessments made ensure activities and learning experiences fully support children's interests and the next steps in their learning. The childminder creates a stimulating environment, where the atmosphere positively encourages children to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's health and safety effectively. She welcomes all children into the setting and knows how to keep them safe. Children learn respect for others and how to behave in appropriate ways. The childminder teaches children to be kind and to listen to each other. They learn to share and take turns, developing good relationships with each other as they play. Children have access to a wide range of stimulating toys and materials, which help them make good progress in their learning and to develop their independence. These skills help prepare children for the next stages in their learning and the move to school well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop the skills they need to be ready for school. Children enjoy the challenging experiences that help them to make good progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101011 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 842456 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in the Bitterne Park area of Southampton. She cares for children on weekdays for most of the year. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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