Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 27 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Since her last inspection, the childminder has effectively reviewed the way she assesses her provision and services to help identify areas for improvement. She has worked closely with her local authority advisers and co-childminder which has helped her to identify accessing regular training as a way of keeping her knowledge and skills fresh and updated. n The childminder has established a good relationship with other settings that children attend. She shares valuable information about the children. The open communication between the providers promotes continuity of care and learning to help meet children's needs successfully. n The childminder shows great compassion and sensitivity towards children. She is gentle and kind in her interactions and provides regular reassuring cuddles and encouragement. Children respond very well and are emotionally secure and happy in her care. n Partnerships with parents are very good. Information is continually exchanged to

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The provision is good

ensure children's needs are identified and met well. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their child's progress. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she offers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has made positive improvements when reviewing her services, she does not consistently gather views from all parents and children to help identify improvements in the setting.

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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

n strengthen methods of evaluation to actively seek the views of all children and their parents to help drive continual improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector completed a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written testimonials. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's paperwork and records, including policies, children's learning journals and reviewing the suitability of persons living and working in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements policies and procedures to safeguard children and she is well trained in child protection. The childminder understands her role in reporting any concerns she has for children's welfare, in line with the local authority procedures. Children play and learn in safe and secure surroundings. The childminder risk assesses her premises and environment to enable her to identify and address any potential hazards. The childminder and co-childminder closely monitor children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning so these can be swiftly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands how they need to develop next. She plans a wide range of activities to suit all children's ages and capabilities and shows good teaching skills during play. Children make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder uses clear, simple and repetitive language when talking to younger children, including those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. For example, when rolling a ball together the instructions, 'ready, steady…go' are given to prepare the children to receive the ball. The childminder sensitively establishes eye contact during play to ensure children are fully engaged in activities. The childminder skilfully models learning through her interactions. Children watch how to complete new tasks and independently attempt to mirror the actions they witness. For example, when retrieving and placing bangles from a box onto

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in arrangements are effective and familiar routines help children to feel secure. The childminder is polite, courteous and models respectful behaviour. Children learn to share and to be kind to each other through their interactions. The childminder makes good use of local places of interest, such as parks. These occasions help to promote children's physical development and improve their knowledge of the local community. Children enjoy healthy snacks and consistently follow hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating and after messy activities. This helps to promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points, including those who have SEN and/or disabilities. Children are confident in communicating their needs, asking for help and support when they need it. They develop a variety of the skills they will need for their future learning as the childminder and her co-childminder play alongside them. Early mathematical language is used as children are encouraged to cut up their fruits and count how many pieces there are during snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423878 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10060983 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. She works alongside another childminder. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 2 childcare qualification. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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