Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date 15 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 gives children good encouragement to clearly communicate their feelings. Children are quick to talk about simple emotions, such as to state whether they are happy or sad. The childminder understands children's individual interests. She engages children in play. Children open up further and share their ideas. n Children enthusiastically investigate the well-organised garden space. The childminder places a high focus on helping children to stretch and move their bodies. Children energetically jump to catch objects. They move quickly to chase after rolling vehicles. n The childminder helps children acquire good language skills. She encourages them to make connections between the words of simple songs and objects they spot in the play area. The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to interact socially with children of a similar age. n The childminder approaches parents promptly to discuss gaps in children's learning.

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This provision is good

She precisely assesses children's progress and formulates clear next steps in their learning. She successfully supports children to make constant progress in their development. n The childminder strengthens children's understanding of how to use technology. She provides them with a rich environment where they practise using simple equipment. Children enjoy experimenting as they find out how different controls work. n The childminder does not make the most of chances to educate children about how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder does not provide plenty of occasions where children can learn number names and advance their counting 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 provide plenty of opportunities for children to gain an understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe n increase chances for children to learn mathematics skills, including helping them to become familiar with number names and to develop their counting skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to the childminder about different aspects of safeguarding at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector read written communications from parents about the support the childminder offers children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the progress that children are making in their development. n The inspector watched the childminder working with children and they discussed the strengths of a planned activity.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder thoroughly appraises the play environment. She targets areas for development. For instance, she evaluated that children would benefit from more sensory experiences. She has created spaces where children can experiment with different textures. The areas are appealing to children and very well used. The childminder uses diverse methods to develop her expertise and to learn more about the early years sector. For instance, she gleans tips about planning from other childminders. She accesses training and reads a broad range of documents to increase her knowledge of the early years sector. Safeguarding is effective. Children's well-being is of paramount importance to the childminder. She records details of any accidents or incidents. She helps parents to understand her responsibility to keep children safe. This is evident when she shares details of her safeguarding policies and procedures when children first start at her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder actively encourages children to develop their creative skills. For instance, she provides children with a wealth of good-quality writing resources. She shows children how to carefully design a backdrop for their pictures. She encourages all children to take great pride in their work. Children are excited and they discuss different family members that they intend to share their projects with. The childminder provides an abundance of chances for children to use their imagination. For example, she supports children to use realistic kitchen props in their play. Children concentrate for prolonged periods of time as they prepare pretend tea and cake. The childminder makes interesting suggestions about other toys children could use as part of their activity to further enhance their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's needs throughout the day. For example, she recognises when they are hungry, thirsty and tired. She identifies when it benefits children to take part in relaxing activities. The childminder discusses individual care arrangements with parents. She alters the daily routine to suit children's specific needs and to offer them a consistent level of support. She inspires children to make their own choices. She provides a good range of toys that are easy for children to access. Children make their own decisions about the toys they want to use. The childminder collaborates with other providers involved in children's care. They talk about the levels of progress that children are making in different aspects of their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children attain well. They are well prepared for future challenges, such as when they move on to the next stage of their education. Children are vocal and they are happy to answer questions about play. They show an interest in books. For instance, they find a comfy area where they can concentrate and they carefully turn the pages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541791 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10089745 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives with her partner in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The childminder operates Tuesday and Wednesday 9am until 4pm, and Thursday 9am until midday. She works throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged 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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