Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2017 7 January 2015

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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 works well in partnership with parents. She shares ideas on home learning and works closely with them regarding their children's care, learning and development. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are happy and secure in the setting. For example, they are confident learners who receive frequent praise and encouragement from the childminder for their contributions and achievements.  The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of how to stay safe and in good health. For example, children know to put toys away to prevent them tripping up. Children make healthy choices. For instance, they visit the health food shop to select their snacks for the week.  The childminder provides a variety of activities based on children's interests. Children are motivated to learn. For example, children pretend to be construction workers and use tools to fix equipment.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant evaluate their practice regularly to ensure they are kept up to date with new information.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend children's opportunities for critical thinking.  The childminder does not focus precisely enough to include children to be fully engaged at all times.

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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

 make more consistent use of opportunities to support and extend children's critical thinking  focus more precisely on the organisation of group activities to enable all children to remain fully engaged.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the areas children are able to access.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning records, as ample of policies and procedures and evidence of suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector observed children during play and activities.  The inspector spoke to parents on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. For example, the childminder and her assistant have recently completed safeguarding training and have a good awareness of the local procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home and garden to keep children safe. She adapts her practice and planning to support children's interests and their developmental needs. She welcomes the views and ideas from parents and others to help her evaluate the service she provides and identify improvement plans. The childminder and assistant continually attend a wide range of training courses. They use the knowledge they have gathered to enhance their practice and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality activities for children who are eager to learn. For example, children are engaged in picking rhubarb to make crumble for the next day. They talk about how they need to 'pull' and 'twist' from the bottom of the plant. The childminder encourages children's awareness of diversity well. For example, she includes different festivals for all children to feel valued and included. She continuously encourages young children's developing language. For example, she introduces new mathematical vocabulary successfully, such as higher, lower, bigger and smaller as children scoop with their construction toys. She listens carefully to children and skilfully ensures they achieve their identified next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form good emotional bonds with the childminder and assistant. They feel secure in their environment. The childminder supports all children to develop good levels of independence. For example, she gives young children time and sensitive guidance on going to the toilet and their self-help skills. The childminder has a good understanding of children's moods, feelings and individual personalities, enabling her to support their emotional development well. The childminder is attentive and supervises children well. She explains consistently throughout the day about how they can keep themselves safe, for example, when walking down the stairs they need to hold on to the rail.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious to explore the wide range of interesting activities that they are easily able to access. They are independent and well-motivated. Children enjoy learning and have fun exploring and investigating for themselves. For example, they discover when painting what happens when you mix two colours together. Children are active learners and are proud of their accomplishments. They develop the skills they need to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428872 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1085670 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Thursday, from 6.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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