Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2017 10 April 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 provides an attractive and inviting environment for children to play, explore and in which to learn. She has a good range of resources that are easily accessible for children to help support their learning and development.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are confident and happy in her care. She supports their emotional and social development well. For example, they settle quickly and eagerly look for their friends to play with.  The childminder makes effective use of her observations to monitor the progress children make. She identifies any weaker areas and makes plans to close gaps. For example, she plans experiences that help her to introduce children to new words to extend their vocabulary. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder identifies areas of her practice that are weaker and makes plans to strengthen these areas. She invites parents and children to contribute to her plans for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes completes tasks that children could manage themselves.  At times, the childminder does not fully support children to develop their early reading and writing skills.

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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 better use of opportunities for children to try and do things for themselves and to consistently support their independence  review the opportunities children have to learn about print and to understand its purpose, and build more consistently on early writing skills to support children's literacy development to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played, listened to their interactions and talked with them at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector spoke to parents available on the day of inspection and took note of parents' written views.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's house and garden used for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She promotes children's safety, for example, by using simple boundaries, making risk assessments and practising emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder extends her professional knowledge to help her develop her practice. For example, she has attended training that helps her support children's communication effectively. Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. The childminder understands the process children go through when learning two languages and provides opportunities for children to see, hear and use their home language as well as English in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She regularly talks to the children's parents about their learning and development. She shares information, such as children's current interests, and uses this knowledge to plan further activities. For example, children enjoy planting vegetables in the garden and the childminder has made a specific digging area for the children. The childminder works effectively with other settings and professionals involved in children's care. For example, she shares a communication book with pre-school staff to help promote consistency for children's care and learning. The childminder builds on children's mathematical knowledge. For example, she plays games to help them identify numbers in the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children and they know about her expectations for them. She teaches them about acceptable behaviour, such as tolerance of others, and they behave well. The childminder supplies children with nutritious meals and teaches them the importance of effective handwashing. Children have the opportunity to practise their physical skills and coordination, such as using a knife to cut up cucumber and a grater to prepare their snacks. Children have the opportunity to learn about the wider world, for example, as they celebrate festivals, try new foods and visit the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills that helps prepare them as they move on to school. For example, they understand about taking turns with their friends and learn about personal care, such as fastening buttons on shirts. Children develop good manners. They are motivated to explore and take control of their own learning. For example, children enjoy setting themselves the challenge of finding objects of different colours around the setting. They are excited and eager to explore new activities, such as finding insects hidden in compost outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302642 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 1092243 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the North End area of Portsmouth, Hampshire. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a recognised 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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