Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 14 May 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 and her assistants look after children well. They form close relationships with them and clearly know their individual needs. As a result, children settle quickly and make good progress in their learning and development.  Good attention is paid towards keeping children safe. The childminder and her assistants are vigilant about supervising children and ensuring they are safe within the home, when travelling and on outings.  The quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder skilfully supports each child's individual learning needs effectively. She plans a range of activities and outings to broaden children's experiences. These interest children and help them to make progress in their development.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. She manages the work of her assistants effectively and ensures they fully understand their responsibilities.  Parents are very happy with the level of care provided. One parent expressed her view

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This provision is good

by stating: 'I cannot imagine my child being anywhere but in the childminder's care.'

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On a few occasions, the needs of younger and quieter children are not always met fully during group activities.  Records are not always clear to show how quickly children learn.

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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

 ensure that teaching consistently takes account of the needs of the younger, or quieter, children  use records better to clearly show children's progress over a longer period of time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors talked to the childminder and her assistants at convenient times throughout the inspection. They discussed how children are kept safe and looked at relevant records, such as the attendance register and safeguarding procedures.  The inspectors observed the quality of teaching and evaluated how well the childminder and her assistants supported children's learning and development.  The inspectors checked to see how well children's safety is promoted within the home and when on outings.  The inspectors talked to parents who were available on the day of inspection and took account of written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The leadership of the childminding service is good. Routines are organised well around the needs of parents and children. The childminder is very dedicated to her role. She monitors her assistants' work closely and accurately identifies any training needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants clearly know what to do to report any concerns about a child's welfare. Partnership arrangements with parents, local pre- schools, the children's centre and schools are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good quality teaching means children learn well and benefit from a wide range of activities. The childminder is skilled in supporting children's language and communication skills. She asks children questions and encourages them to work things out, giving them sufficient time to process the information. For example, when a child wanted to lay the table ready for snack, relevant time was taken to help the child understand that one more place setting was needed to make five in total. The assistants follow the childminder's positive lead. They recognise how each child likes to learn and know their personal preferences well. This means they provide activities they know will interest each child and challenge them in their learning. The childminder completes regular checks to ensure each child is making progress and parents are fully included in this process. However, sometimes it is not always clear how quickly children make progress over time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder uses clear strategies to help children understand why some behaviour is not acceptable. As a result, children reflect on their actions and quickly say sorry when they have accidentally hurt someone. There are good opportunities for children to learn about the cultures and customs of other families. Good teaching means that children develop a very positive awareness of diversity. They begin to understand about life in the modern world and gain important skills which equip them well for future learning. Children show real care and compassion for their friends. Positive relationships with the childminder and her assistants mean children feel very relaxed and safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's care and they form good relationships with the other children. A busy, well-planned timetable of activities at home and regular trips to local groups mean children have frequent opportunities to develop their learning and experiences. Children become confident communicators as they regularly engage in conversations with adults. Younger children gain a great deal from interacting with the older children and this gives them a positive start to their learning. However, on a very few occasions, their learning needs are temporarily missed when older, or more confident children hold the adults' attention.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152517 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 1036078 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 20

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2002. She lives in a residential part of Portsmouth with her husband and adult children. The childminder regularly works with her husband and another adult, both of whom are registered as her assistants. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. Childminding takes place all week and occasional overnight care is provided. Funding is accepted for the provision of early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are currently 20 children on roll.

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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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