Childminder EY499128

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder's communication skills are exceptionally strong and partnerships with parents are exemplary. The highly skilled childminder is motivated to find out how she can best meet the needs of each child. She is swift to share any concerns she has in relation to children's development with parents and she offers them ongoing advice. n The childminder uses inspirational teaching methods to help children gain an excellent understanding of the world. She encourages children to fully develop their own ideas, such as when she supports them to investigate the concept of 'heavy' and 'light'. The childminder offers children outstanding guidance. They are delighted to learn new skills. n The exceptionally well-organised childminder provides children with an extensive and rich range of high-quality learning resources. Children display superb levels of motivation and they continually introduce items to enhance their own play. Children

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The provision is outstanding

make rapid progress in their learning. n The childminder uses ingenious ways to persuade children to be physically active. For example, children are thrilled and incredibly excited as they raise their arms as high as possible. They reach out for toys as they move quickly around the outdoor space. n The childminder rigorously risk assesses her setting. She displays high levels of vigilance and responds quickly to changes in the environment. She offers children excellent support to learn to assess risk for themselves. For example, she helps them understand why some toys are unsafe to use in extreme weather conditions.

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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 continue to develop opportunities for children to learn as much as possible about different types of technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas the childminder uses when she cares for children. n The inspector observed the childminder teaching children. They evaluated an activity of the childminder's choice. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her knowledge and experience of safeguarding. n The inspector spoke to parents and read information shared by parents to understand their involvement in children's learning. n The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder methodically monitors and evaluates every aspect of her superb setting. She makes highly successful changes and enthusiastically drives forward improvement. For example, the childminder consistently makes high-quality observations. She has recently concentrated on strengthening systems she uses to track children's progress. She precisely assesses children at every stage of their development and acts very quickly to bridge any gaps in children's knowledge. Children flourish in the childminder's care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an extensive knowledge of child protection issues. For instance, she reads an array of literature and incorporates all changes in government policy into her own safeguarding policies and procedures. She knows how to respond swiftly to all concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder forms highly productive working relationships with other providers, such as other day-care settings and schools. They discuss all concerns about children and share ideas about how to help children settle quickly. The childminder is an amazing role model. She gives children exceptional support to develop their spatial awareness. For example, she shows children how to pour tea correctly. Children display high levels of confidence as they diligently repeat the task until they achieve a high level of success. The childminder gives children brilliant support to develop their communication skills. For instance, she provides them with a great range of props to enhance story time. She introduces an exciting range of topics. Children are tremendously inquisitive and they ask complex questions. There is a tremendous range of toys available; however, children do not have many chances to explore technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder meticulously selects opportunities to enhance her superb knowledge of how young children learn. For example, children's emotional well-being is of the highest importance to the childminder. She has advanced her expertise in this area and she has developed excellent strategies to help children to adapt to change. For example, the childminder strategically places pictures of friends in the play area. Children form exceptionally strong links with the warm and caring childminder. She makes the most of quiet time to continue to build on attachments. For instance, she talks to children while she is changing nappies about places they have visited together. Children are enthusiastic to join in the conversation and to share details of favourite experiences. The childminder has extremely high standards, and she reminds all children to be polite and kind.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely well prepared for the experience of moving on to school. They are incredibly independent and immensely sociable. They are animated when they look through books and they confidently talk about what they see. Children are overjoyed to explore a range of textures. They strategically unblock toys to allow sand to flow freely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499128 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10077027 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder re-registered in 2016 following 27 years of previous childminding registration. She lives in Portsmouth. The childminder provides care Monday to Thursday, between the hours of 7.30am and 5pm.

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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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Registers

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