Childminder, Out-of school day care in Portsmouth

Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 18 January 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n Children are confident to talk about what they most like to do. The childminder responds to children's ideas about how to enhance play. She refreshes toys regularly and children are always enthusiastic to visit her home. n The caring childminder forms secure partnerships with parents. She communicates with them about all aspects of their child's development. Parents are happy to share information about changes to the family routine. Children receive consistent support and they settle very well. n The childminder encourages children to confidently respond to hazards, such as when they are crossing the road. Children are quick to stop at the edge of the pavement and they carefully check for oncoming cars. n The childminder continually joins forces with other practitioners to advance her professional skills. She communicates with other childminders and staff at local schools. They continually share knowledge of how to plan fresh activities for children.

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The provision is good

n The childminder consistently demonstrates positive language. She helps children to develop effective strategies to resolve any disagreements quickly. Children calmly discuss how they can all access resources fairly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n During the colder months of the year, the childminder offers children less chance to build on their good physical 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

n continue to develop opportunities for children to be more physically active all year round.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held conversations with parents about the care the childminder offers children. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's safeguarding policy and talked to the childminder about her responsibility to keep children safe. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity. n The inspector spoke to children about the toys they prefer to play with when they visit the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder methodically refreshes her knowledge of child protection. For instance, she attends training that focuses on identifying children at risk of harm. She refreshes her safeguarding procedures in response to guidance from her professional childminding association. The childminder is alert to changes in the environment that impact on the safety of children. For example, she limits access to the kitchen area whilst she is cooking. She also teaches children how to behave appropriately when approaching animals. The childminder takes pride in her thriving business. She continues to strengthen the quality of the service she provides. She plans activities to complement children's school learning. Recently, she improved their understanding of why people celebrate Armistice Day and children thoroughly enjoyed creating poppies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has built up a diverse range of resources. Children particularly enjoy playing with the various pieces of construction equipment. The childminder has recently installed a relaxing book area and children indulge in reading books of their choice. The childminder helps children to develop their hand strength. For example, she demonstrates how to mould and create small figures. Children are imaginative; they think carefully about how to cut and shape their favourite animals. The childminder encourages children to use language to describe size as they discuss and compare dinosaurs and reptiles. Children extend their own learning and collaborate with each other as they talk about how to design their creatures. The childminder encourages children to be considerate and she reminds them to share play utensils. Children proudly show friends the finished product. The childminder spontaneously supports children to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learn about the world. For instance, she encourages them to examine and talk about the attributes of natural resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports all children to develop an understanding of the house rules. For example, she clearly instructs children to tidy up. Children respond very well to clear boundaries and they are quick to clear the play area. The childminder provides children with good guidance about the type of foods that are healthy. They choose from a wide variety of vegetables to accompany their meals. They elaborate as they describe their favourite foods. The childminder improves children's knowledge of how people who work in the community help them. For example, she talks to children about what to expect when they visit the dentist. Children are eager to share their own stories about visiting medical professionals. The childminder helps children develop effective hygiene habits. For instance, she prompts them to remember why they need to wash their hands before meals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491182 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10080300 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Portsmouth area of Hampshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, during term time, between 7.15am and 9am and between 3pm until 6.30pm. She offers some holiday care when required. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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