Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 10 September 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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This provision is good

n 'The experienced childminder offers a child-friendly, stimulating environment where children choose from a wide range of resources and activities. n Children benefit from the childminder's strong teaching skills to help them learn and develop. She thoughtfully adapts her teaching practice to the differing ages and needs of children so they are all positively supported. n Partnerships with parents are strong regarding children's care. However, they are less effective regarding the sharing of information about children's next steps for learning. The childminder has not yet found productive ways to work with parents to help them extend their child's learning at home. n Young children settle well and are happy and content in the childminder's care. They are confident to explore their surroundings while looking to the childminder for guidance and support. n The childminder's home is safe and she follows thorough risk assessment procedures to

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This provision is good

make sure children do not come to harm. n The childminder makes good use of additional funding she receives to enhance her resources and the outings she undertakes. As a result, children enjoy a rich programme of activities at her home and around the local community. n The childminder maintains all required documentation, including accident and medication records, appropriately to help support children's welfare.

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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 develop ways to work more collaboratively with parents to enable them to better support their child's next steps for learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the support for children's learning both indoors and outside in the garden. n The inspector took account of parents' views provided through their written feedback and completed questionnaires. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, the register of attendance and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated to her role and providing children with good-quality childcare. She reflects on her practice and identifies ways to make her environment even better, for instance by creating a dedicated area for sand and mud play outside. Her observations of children playing with different items on an outing led to her buying new hoops for children to develop their physical skills. This reflects her positive attitude towards driving improvement to raise the quality of what she offers. The safeguarding arrangements are effective because the childminder understands her role and responsibilities in the protection of children. Parents praise the childminder very highly. Comments such as, 'She has brought out the best in my child' and, 'You care for them like they are one of your own and that shows in how happy they are', reflect parents' positive views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There is a good routine to the day, with a balance of adult-led activities and child- initiated play. This helps children to remain interested and eager to learn. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and she provides them with fun and stimulating experiences. For example, children delight in experimenting with water in a container that has been set out in the garden. They carefully control the flow of water to observe what happens next, developing their understanding of the world around them. The childminder consistently teaches children to develop their communication and language skills and increase their vocabulary. She does this effectively as she talks to them during their play, adapting her language appropriately to the different ages of children so each child is fully included.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The nurturing and inviting environment enables children of different ages to feel at ease in the childminder's care. Children freely access the resources easily, developing high levels of independence. Children learn about keeping safe. They take considered risks as they steadily climb the ladder into the netted trampoline, and learn how to use different tools safely. Children consistently develop respect and are kind to one another, as these principles underpin the childminder's practice. These values help children learn from a young age how to share and be gentle with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and engaged learners who participate in activities enthusiastically. Regular assessment helps the childminder target support where it is most needed for each child. As a result, the children are making good progress in all areas of learning, gaining important skills for their future lives. For instance, young children eagerly follow instruction when they go looking for their coat so they can get ready to go outside to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233526 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10071827 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Drayton, Portsmouth. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of 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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