Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2016 2 April 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not informed Ofsted as required about changes to people living or working on her premises, including that she now works with an assistant. These are breaches of requirement of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register.  The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She undertakes risk assessments to help identify and minimise hazards, and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She keeps her knowledge about safeguarding matters current, such as through regular training.  The childminder understands the importance of partnerships with parents and other professionals to support children consistently. She knows how to plan activities to support children's learning and development to help prepare them for school.  The childminder knows how to teach children about appropriate behaviour and healthy lifestyles. For example, she plans to offer healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of using self-evaluation to reflect on her practice, and to help her make plans for improvements.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve understanding of responsibilities to notify Ofsted of significant changes and events, including changes to those working or living on the premises. 15/01/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder discussed the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden available for childminding.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222251 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 1061643 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The childminder offers care, Monday to Friday from 6am to 9pm throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare, and employs an assistant. There were no early years children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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