Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date 15 July 2019 Previous inspection date 29 June 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussions, the childminder demonstrates she has a secure understanding of her duty to promote children's welfare at all times. She knows the procedures she would take if she had any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder attends regular training to help update her knowledge. n The childminder understands how to support children's learning and development. She has a range of resources to help them play and learn. The childminder knows the importance of planning activities based on children's interests to help engage them in their learning. She understands the skills children will need to move on to school and how to best support these. n The childminder knows the importance of working with parents and other settings that children attend to help support continuity and consistency in children's care and learning. She knows how to promote a healthy and active lifestyle and to encourage

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positive behaviour. The childminder understands the importance of giving children opportunities to learn about diversity in the wider world. n The childminder demonstrates she is a reflective practitioner. She carefully considers what works well and what she needs to improve in her setting.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities

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n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks and records relating to the care of children. n The inspector viewed areas of the house used for the care of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370890 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10074086 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 6 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Southsea, Hampshire. She provides care from 7am until 9am and 3pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time only. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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