Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2017 12 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds good relationships with parents. They play an active part in their children's learning. She keeps them well informed about children's progress and they share information about changes in children's lives.  Children talk about their own experience. They are curious and ask questions to successfully extend their own knowledge. The childminder encourages all children to use their voices, to develop good speech. They listen to the views of others well.  The childminder supervises her assistant well. They discuss different aspects of his job role. They reflect on activities and talk about improvements they can make. They work well as a team and support children to make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant communicate with children exceptionally well. Children are fully aware of the rules of the setting. They respond positively to the clear boundaries the childminder sets and behave impeccably well. Older children are

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This provision is good

particularly patient with younger children, such as when they role model activities.  The childminder prepares children well for the experience of going to school. Children learn new skills and are eager to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides children with opportunities to play with sand, water and textured toys, she does not encourage them to explore how these can change.  The childminder misses opportunities to develop older children's understanding of capacity and weight.

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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 show more interest and describe the texture of things  give older children more opportunities to develop a greater knowledge of capacity and weight.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector watched the childminder and her assistant interact with children in all areas of the setting.  The inspector spoke to parents to find out their views about the service the childminder offers.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and they discussed what they had seen.  The inspector talked to the childminder and her assistant about the procedures they follow to safeguard children.  The inspector viewed children's learning records and spoke to the childminder about the progress children make.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well motivated to access new learning to make valuable improvements to her setting. She shares her knowledge with other providers and effectively seeks ideas for new resources that will suit her own setting. For instance, she recently used 'character resources' to brighten up her playroom. She loans resources and monitors how children use them to determine whether they are a worthwhile purchase. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shares her understanding of local authority safeguarding guidance with her new assistant. They have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow to keep children safe. The childminder listens to suggestions made by others to improve her provision. For example, she has addressed well the recommendations raised at the previous inspection. Children who prefer to spend time outdoors now have access to a wide range of good-quality resources. Children are able to make their own choices about

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

the books and printed material they access.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant support children to improve their hand-to-eye coordination effectively. For example, older children work well together to paint the patio area with water using different sized brushes. They collaborate with each other to make sure the area is fully covered. Children talk excitedly to the childminder about what they are doing. The childminder's assistant offers young children support as they use shape sorters. Children keep trying and get excited when shapes go into the correct gap. The childminder establishes with parents what children can do when they start at the setting. She monitors children's progress successfully and speaks to parents quickly if she notices weaknesses. She decides with parents if action is required. Children learn more about the world. For instance, they play with small-world people, talk about different occupations, hunt for gold coins and learn about pirates.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children display exceptionally high levels of confidence. They enthusiastically explore their environment and access toys with which they most enjoy playing. All children are highly skilled and extremely confident at sharing their feelings and let the childminder know what they need. The childminder considers all aspects of children's care needs incredibly well, to make sure they are always comfortable and feel secure. For instance, she makes the most of valuable time when she is changing nappies to sing with children. Children settle extremely well in their daily routine. They are physically very capable and have plenty of exciting and challenging opportunities to move their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a keen interest in books from an early age. Younger children hold books correctly and make observations, and older children talk about story endings. Children learn to write letters. For example, they write their name and learn to write other familiar letters. Children are sociable and enjoy mixing with other children. They are emotionally well prepared for changes in their lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390066 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 1093767 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Portchester, Hampshire. She provides care on Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder accepts early education funding for three- and four-year-olds. She has an early years qualification at level 3 and sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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