Childminder EY333243

Inspection date 22 July 2019 Previous inspection date 20 July 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 Children feel safe and secure in the setting. They are happy to speak with visitors and enthusiastically share their learning and experiences, such as by looking at their developmental records together. n The childminder uses assessments effectively. She gathers information from parents when their children first start at the setting and at other regular intervals. In addition, she carries out accurate observations to continually advance children's learning. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. Parents report that she keeps them informed about their children's learning and development. Parents are pleased with how well their children have progressed since starting. n Children receive lots of encouragement and praise. They develop good levels of confidence and behave well. They develop their independence and make choices in their play.

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This provision is good

n Partnerships with other settings and other health professionals are effective. The childminder values the importance of sharing information. Children who attend additional settings or with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from having a joined-up approach towards their progress. This helps to support a consistent approach to their learning and development. n The childminder does not prioritise her professional development to help build on her existing knowledge of child development and teaching skills. n The childminder has not fully explored ways for children to learn about and use technology to further promote their understanding of the world.

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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 enhance professional skills and drive the quality of teaching to the highest level n provide more opportunities for older children to increase their understanding of technology and how it is used.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She has robust policies and procedures in place to support her in protecting children. The childminder is clear about the process to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Rigorous risk assessments, indoors and outdoors, help to further prevent children from coming to any harm. The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date but she has not accessed other ways to update her knowledge and skills to an even higher level. The childminder has built positive relationships with other professionals, for example she liaises with local childminders to share good practice and discuss current childcare affairs. She regularly seeks the views from parents and children and uses their views to help her to reflect on improvements to her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play confidently in a welcoming, friendly environment. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore a good range of interesting, age-appropriate resources. She skilfully enhances children's learning as they play. She supports and celebrates children's heritage by encouraging them to recite key words and count in their family's native language. The childminder introduces children to early mathematical concepts. For example, she supports children's understanding of numbers and their value by counting and sticking pom-poms to represent caterpillar body segments. In doing so, she encourages children to recall information from a familiar story to support their learning even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes strong routines which help children to take responsibility for their own needs. For instance, children independently manage their own healthcare routines, such as with toileting and handwashing. The childminder provides effective opportunities to help children develop an awareness of healthy eating. For example, they learn about healthy eating, the effects of excess sugars in their diet and the benefits of drinking lots of water during humid weather. Children learn about rules and expectations. For example, they create their own 'house rules' posters, which are displayed. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. Children benefit from regular opportunities to participate in activities in their local community. For example, the childminder takes them to the local park, groups and shops. This helps children to learn about the world around them and develop good social skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and show high levels of concentration and determination. For example, children confidently make marks and enjoy drawing with a range of coloured pencils and pens. This supports their early writing skills well. Children acquire good language and literacy skills. For instance, they begin to link letter names and sounds to the letters in their names. Children have regular opportunities to play in the fresh air and to exercise. Children are enhancing skills that benefit them to be ready for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333243 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10071829 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 20 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Drayton area of Portsmouth. She offers care to children on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has an appropriate home-based early years qualification level 3.

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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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