Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date 6 August 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 safe environment. Children show they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. n The childminder provides a broad range of toys and activities to support children's learning. The children use a play kitchen to talk about their own homes and families, giving the children a sense of belonging. n Children behave well. The childminder gives the children constant praise and this helps to support their growing confidence and independence. n The childminder shows a strong commitment to maintaining the good quality of childcare she provides. For instance, since the last inspection she has improved her knowledge of safeguarding by accessing online training. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their future learning. n On occasion, such as during snack time, the childminder does not fully support children to develop an awareness of healthy eating.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder provides a range of interesting activities for children, she does not fully consider how to plan for next steps in their learning.

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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 review methods used at snack time to enable children to learn about healthy lifestyles and about how what we eat affects our bodies n review methods for daily planning to further develop children's next steps and learning outcomes through the observation, activity and planning process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children's play and childminder's interaction during activities. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and evaluated an activity with her. n The inspector spoke to children. n The inspector examined documentation, including children's records and electronic learning records, and sampled policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of resources during activities. The childminder develops children's speaking and listening skills effectively. For instance, as children play, she talks to them about what they are doing. This has a positive impact on outcomes as it increases their vocabulary. The childminder uses the local area well to extend children's knowledge and experiences, such as by visiting parks and the zoo. The childminder works with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She demonstrates this when she works alongside a speech and language therapist to support children's language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of resources during activities. The childminder develops children's speaking and listening skills effectively. For instance, as children play she talks to them about what they are doing. This has a positive impact on outcomes. The childminder uses the local area well to extend children's knowledge and experience, such as by visiting parks and the zoo. The childminder works with other professionals to support children with special educational need and/or disabilities. She demonstrates this when she works alongside a speech and language therapist to support children's language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's moving and handling skills well. Children enjoy playing in outdoor spaces in the nearby surrounding grasslands and park areas where they can explore nature and large equipment. For example, they climb up and over large structures. The childminder provides a stimulating environment, which motivates children to explore and learn. They make friends and learn about families and communities beyond their own experiences. For instance, children learn about animals and pets, taking the childminder's two dogs out on walks. The children have formed a strong bond with the childminder and look to her for reassurance and comfort. The childminder uses information from parents to support children's care and learning, which enables children to settle well. The childminder follows good hygiene routines and promotes independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are familiar with the environment and access toys independently. They use their imagination well, making up stories to accompany their pretend play. Children join in with singing to their favourite songs and follow simple actions. They are keen to try things for themselves, concentrate well and show some perseverance at tasks. For instance, they use their fingers to select and glue craft materials to create a picture of a farm. They begin to take turns and share toys with others, such as waiting to turn the page of a story book.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131460 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10108472 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Southampton, Hampshire. She operates her service from 8am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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