Childminder 143162

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2017 4 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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and each other.  Children are keen to take part in a broad range of interesting activities, which are well planned according to their interests. The childminder identifies children's next stages of learning, for example, through regular and accurate assessments.  All children are making good progress. They play, learn and explore their interests. Children are confident to try new things.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and identifies areas for further improvement. For example, recent training on current legislation and guidance has extended her knowledge to help keep children from harm.  The childminder provides nutritious snacks. Children gain good levels of independence. For example, they take an active part in preparing food, such as chopping fruit and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage parents to share information that may support children's learning even further.  The childminder does not explore further ways to extend children's knowledge of the wider world around them.

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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

 build on the information shared with parents to help support children's learning even more consistently at home and in the setting  extend the range of resources to further opportunities for children to learn about the wider world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed children during snack time.  The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector talked with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, which included children's progress records and the safeguarding policy.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She is fully aware of the indicators that children may be being drawn into extreme views and behaviours. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements and she records the children's learning effectively. This enables her to identify any gaps and work towards closing them quickly. Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to share children's learning with parents. The childminder regularly evaluates her environment and the daily routines and considers how well children can access resources. For instance, she has recently improved how she makes books more accessible inside and outside to help extend children's learning and complement their current interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good balance of planned activities and those that children choose to lead their own learning. For example, during snack time children safely cut fruit and frequently use mathematical language, such as 'half' and 'quarter'. The childminder acted on the children's discovery of seeds in their apples. She used this as an opportunity to discuss growth and provided the children with the opportunity to plant and water the seeds. She challenged the children to use their thinking skills and consider what the seeds may need to survive. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to use their imagination and extend their creative skills. For example, children use a range of tools to explore water, soil and paint. They paint with their hands, feet and various sizes of brushes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is good role model for children. She offers consistent boundaries and encourages good manners. Children behave very well. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise outdoors. They show good independence and can manage their personal care well. For example, they can put their own shoes on and understand they need to protect themselves from the sun as it can be harmful to their skin. Children build firm friendships with each other and learn how to share and take turns. This promotes their sense of belonging and raises their self-esteem. Children are encouraged to manage their emotional well-being and to respect other's decisions. For instance, the childminder valued children's choices and supported them individually during a painting activity. She led by example, engaged in messy play and happily had her feet painted. Meanwhile, she acknowledged the care and intricate detail given to a painting, showing that she valued

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Outcomes for children are good

Children take part in a broad range of activities that interests and challenges them. They enjoy books and become increasingly aware of sounds and letter shapes. Children play games and learn how to take turns fairly. Children use their imagination and gain skills to support them to be prepared well for their next stage in learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143162 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 1089659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987, although she has worked as a childminder since 1976. She lives in Eastney, Portsmouth, Hampshire. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works five days a week and holds a relevant childcare 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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