Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2017 23 June 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 completes regular observations on children and assesses their development well. She uses this information successfully to identify any gaps in children's learning and implement plans effectively to support them to make good progress.  The childminder develops good teaching skills and extends children's learning well. For example, she has provided a water wall with guttering and plastic bottles to help children understand how water flows and use a variety of resources to explore water.  Child make independent choices from a wide variety of resources and play materials. They are engaged, able to concentrate for long periods and learn new skills during play.  The childminder places a strong focus on helping children feel safe and secure. Children have positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their future learning. For

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This provision is good

example, they follow simple instructions and complete routine tasks, such as finding and putting on their shoes independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some activities, the childminder misses opportunities to allow children to follow their own interests and make independent choices.  The childminder does not always use self-evaluation as well as she could, to identify gaps in her knowledge, to help raise standards even further.

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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

 encourage children to make independent choices in play and follow their own interests  use self-evaluation more precisely to help identify gaps in knowledge to help improve practice even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions relating to children's development and her understanding of the safeguarding requirements.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works effectively with other professionals to sharpen her teaching skills. For example, she works with other childminders to share ideas for activities to complete with children. She has effective partnerships with other settings. For instance, she shares information with the pre-schools children attend. This helps to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them up to date about the children's ongoing care and the progress they make. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her develop her practice and make ongoing improvements to her setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She understands how to identify any children who may be at risk of harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She provides a good range of activities to help them make further progress. For example, she uses every opportunity to teach children to count and use numbers as they play. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she repeats words and uses simple sentences to help them develop their understanding and speech. All children make good progress, including those who learn English as an additional language. The childminder supports children's understanding of the differences and similarities between themselves and others well. For example, she makes positive use of books about other cultures and provides children with resources to help them learn about festivals and celebrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in procedures allow the childminder to meet the needs of all children. Children are very happy and secure, and explore the well-organised and homely environment with confidence. Children successfully learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, and follow high standards of hygiene. For, example they learn the importance of washing their hands after activities. Children benefit from daily fresh air and physical exercise. For instance, they have regular visits to the park, woodland, and play in the childminder's garden. The childminder supports children well emotionally. Behaviour is very good and the childminder encourages children to show empathy towards others. She sensitively helps children to be respectful to one another and gives them lots of praise, helping to develop their self-esteem well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good range of skills to help them when they move on to school. They learn well about the routines and expectations for good behaviour. Children follow simple instructions and keenly engage in a wide range of interesting experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362138 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1093200 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Guildford, Surrey and provides care for children from 7.30am to 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant level 5 childcare 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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