Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 4 March 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and makes continuous improvements. She constantly updates her knowledge to ensure children's learning is maximised. She keeps up to date with all safeguarding training.  The childminder interacts with children extremely well. She supports children to build on what they know and can do. Children move on rapidly in their learning.  The childminder consistently gives the children her time and attention and has very warm and positive relationships with them. She teaches children to be kind to each other. The children behave extremely well.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are highly effective. Information is regularly exchanged to support the children's interests and needs. Parents are extremely pleased with the progress their children make.  The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for the children to take part in physical

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This provision is outstanding

activity and rest. She takes them on many interesting outings to learn about the world in which they live.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and use a broader range of resources and items, to further enhance their already excellent learning and play experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed the resources with the childminder inside and outside.  The inspector read and considered some comments from parents and carers.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and discussed the effectiveness of the activities on children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process with her.  The inspector reviewed a sample of relevant documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and the action she would take if concerned for a child's welfare. She consistently updates her knowledge and responsibilities around safeguarding. The childminder is very effective in developing her skills and knowledge. For example, she attends training courses and makes extremely good use of information from other professionals and early years organisations to enhance her already excellent provision. Parents are extremely happy with the caring and learning environment she provides. Children make exceptional progress in all areas of learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder skilfully extends children's learning. For example, she models language clearly, repeats words accurately to children, and uses mathematical language at every opportunity, to develop their skills even further. For example, she encourages children to talk about the colours they use in creative activities, and count the cups and plates when preparing a snack. The childminder offers excellent opportunities for children to enhance their creative skills. For example, she takes children to a community group where they thoroughly enjoy messy painting activities and role-play opportunities. The childminder is currently exploring ways of expanding her own resources to embed children's first-hand experiences. The children join in with hand-to-eye coordination activities, such as throwing and catching balls, which support their future writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are highly confident and happily seek out the childminder for support and attention, if needed. The childminder encourages the children to follow effective hygiene routines, such as washing hands before eating, and teaches them about healthy lifestyles. For example, children learn to care for the tomato and strawberry plants and watch them grow, before picking the fruit they are ready and ripe for eating. Children behave extremely well and are very kind to each other. The childminder encourages children to learn about the world in which they live. For example, they walk through the local city and enjoy many exciting outings to playgroups, local parks and the library. They celebrate many interesting festivals from all around the world. Children learn to stay safe, such as when walking near roads.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children develop excellent skills to help prepare them for their next stage of learning, including excellent reading and writing skills. For example, they enjoy discussing favourite characters from books and making marks with varying materials. Children are highly independent, communicate well and are confident and motivated learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430842 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1094960 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She is located in Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder hold a qualification in childcare and education at level 3. She operates all year round and is open from 6.30am to 8pm on Monday to Friday, or later if required.

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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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