Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date 16 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming home environment. Children build positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They seek them out for reassurance or a cuddle when they are tired or need help. n The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for children. They are calm and consistent in their interactions with children. This helps children understand what is expected of them while they are in the childminder's care. For example, all children enjoy eating together in a sociable group as they sit at the table to eat snacks and meals. n Parents praise the childminder for her care of their children. They comment that they can see the positive impact the childminder has had on their children, particularly in developing their communication and language skills. n The childminder knows the children well. She carries out accurate assessments of what children like and can do. The childminder uses this information to plan appropriate next

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This provision is good

steps in learning for each child. As a result, all children are making good progress. n The arrangements for supervision of the childminder's assistant are not yet fully embedded or being used effectively to enhance their professional development. n The childminder does not always provide information to parents that may support their child's development at home, with particular regard to their self-care 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 improve the use of supervision to monitor the teaching quality of assistants and support their ongoing professional development n strengthen partnerships with parents to consistently support and complement children's care routines while at home and in the childminder's care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and the impact of these on children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed policies and discussed procedures relating to children's safety and well-being. n The inspector carried out a joint observation to assess how well the childminder monitors the quality of teaching. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on outcomes for children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communication from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the requirements of the early years foundation stage and implements them well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have accessed relevant safeguarding training. They are aware of how to identify and report concerns about children's safety or welfare. This includes how to identify children who may be at risk of harm from extreme views or behaviours. The childminder completes checks on her assistant to ensure she remains suitable for her role. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and seeks opportunities to make improvements through research and attending training. This is having a positive impact on children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She encourages children to be curious about the world around them. When children find a beetle in the garden the childminder uses this opportunity effectively to extend children's knowledge and understanding. The childminder understands the importance of enhancing children's language development. She introduces new words, such as 'antenna' and 'shiny' during her discussions with them. The childminder and her assistant use everyday routines to increase children's awareness of numbers, as together they count the steps to the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are learning to become independent. They make decisions about how and where they want to play. The childminder and her assistant manage children's behaviour well. They talk to children and help them learn how to share and be kind to each other. For example, the childminder offers children alternative roles during their play to ensure they are included. Children learn how to develop healthy lifestyles. They enjoy exploring how to hold and use utensils to cut fruit safely. The childminder takes children on outings to learn about their local community and the wider world. The childminder and her assistant provide praise to celebrate children's achievements. This successfully helps children to develop positive self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy the opportunity to manipulate dough and clip pegs on boxes. This helps children develop their early writing skills. The children enjoy being outside. They confidently climb a ladder to the slide and show delight as they whizz down it. Children show good levels of concentration as they explore the texture of sand and watch how it falls through their fingers. They are gaining the necessary skills in preparation for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542870 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10092685 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The childminder operates from 7am until 8.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, expect for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant on a regular basis. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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