Childminder EY488022

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 demonstrates a calm and nurturing nature. Children form secure attachments with her. She provides consistent boundaries and familiar routines. All children feel safe and secure in her care.  Good communication with parents is well established. This enables the childminder and parents to work together to check children's learning effectively. The views of parents and children help the childminder to identify areas to improve.  The childminder is a positive example in how to treat others. She supports children's social development well, helping them to establish good friendships with each other. Children behave well; they learn to take turns and share as they play.  The childminder makes good use of her available space both indoors and in the garden. Regular outings to activities in the community add to the children's learning opportunities about how others live.  Children have a variety of activities that support their interests and developing skills.

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This provision is good

Children make good progress given what they know when they start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help children develop their vocabulary.  Sometimes children cannot use resources effectively to support their learning needs.

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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

 promote children's vocabulary and understanding to help them express themselves more effectively  organise and plan resources, particularly for the youngest children, to enable them to learn more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector sampled children's records and looked at policies. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children, and observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and discussed training.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has completed a variety of training that has a positive impact on her ability to meet young children's needs. She is keen to continue to develop her understanding of how young children learn and develop. She has evaluated the service she offers and made changes to improve most learning opportunities for children. For example, she has created a welcoming outdoor area where children develop their interests and skills. Positive working partnerships with other childminders and professionals help her to meet children's individual needs. The childminder checks children's progress successfully to ensure each child receives the help and encouragement they need. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may cause concern and the action to take to protect children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The children enjoy a broad variety of stimulating activities to aid their learning and development. The childminder follows their lead and adapts to their interests when appropriate. The childminder carefully observes children and regularly plans activities for what they need to learn next. Generally, children's skills are encouraged effectively. For example, she listens attentively and uses simple questions to encourage children to think. She encourages children to share and cooperate with each other, for example as they wash their wheeled toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder frequently praises the children and builds their self-esteem, confidence and independence. For example, children enjoy the responsibility of getting water from the tap and replenishing the water play trays. The childminder helps children to prepare for changes. For example, she helps them to learn about school and develop the independence they will need to settle. The childminder encourages children to develop their awareness of safe behaviour. For example, they learn to help pack away toys to prevent tripping and how to use utensils at mealtimes. The childminder ensures children learn about a healthy lifestyle as part of their daily routine.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the confidence, curiosity and key skills that will help them continue to make good progress in the next stage of their learning. For example, they make marks on paper as they create their own artwork. They know their numbers and learn to count as they play. They recall events and the names of family members as they look at photo albums. Children use their imagination well, such as using a large box as a den.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488022 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 1010060 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Southsea, Hampshire. The childminder works four days a week between Monday and Friday, all year round. She has a paediatric first-aid qualification.

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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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Telephone number

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