Childminder in Portsmouth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a friendly and warm home. She builds trusting relationships with the children and their parents. Children develop a strong bond with the childminder and forge positive relationships. They feel safe and secure and are very happy within the homely setting.

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The provision is good

Children have fun and enjoy the activities the childminder provides. They are keen to engage with the childminder and take part in the activities she offers them. For example, they develop good physical coordination as they move with confidence and shake bottles filled with pasta. Children show high levels of concentration. For example, younger children spend time exploring a range of musical instruments. They quickly understand that by shaking and banging them they can make different sounds. This excites their curiosity.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from regular opportunities to play and learn outside, which allow them to have fresh air and exercise. The childminder often takes the children to local playgroups and toy libraries, where they meet and play with other children. This helps to develop their social skills. Children behave well. The childminder speaks in a calm and caring manner, and children listen well and respond positively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a firm understanding of what children can do and high expectations of what they can achieve. She understands what they like to play with and uses these interests to plan activities to support their learning. This ensures that children stay motivated and they make good progress in all areas of the curriculum. However, she does not consistently help children to build on their understanding of the wider world, such as cultures and beliefs that may be different to their own. n The childminder monitors the progress that children make to ensure that any gaps in their development are swiftly identified and addressed. She uses what she knows about children to plan targeted education that helps them to achieve the next steps in their learning. For example, she uses effective and well- thought-out strategies to support children who are experiencing language delay. This helps them to make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses effective teaching skills when playing with children, such as showing them how to do things and encouraging them to complete tasks independently. This is demonstrated when children play with the kitchen role- play toys. They concentrate as they work out how they operate. The childminder encourages them to persevere and gives them an abundance of praise when they succeed.

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6 January 2020 n Children enjoy looking at books independently and with the childminder. They readily choose which books they want to look at. Children have favourite books, such as a touch-and-feel book about farm animals. They listen well and point to animals that the childminder names, such as chicken and pigs. They know the noises the different animals make. n Behaviour was well supported throughout the inspection. The childminder uses consistent strategies to help children overcome disputes and regulate their emotions if they are struggling. She offers lots of praise and enthusiasm when children share, or follow desired boundaries. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles successfully. She encourages healthy eating and good personal hygiene. She works closely with parents to encourage them to provide healthy snacks and meals, and offers suggestions and ideas for healthy options. n The childminder is committed and well organised. She implements a training

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need to do better?

programme effectively linked to statutory requirements, to continually improve children's skills. She implements clear policies and procedures and ensures that her premises are secure. She makes good use of networking opportunities with other childminders, which enables her to share good practice ideas. n The childminder evaluates her practice, but she does not involve the parents in this process, to gain their views to help her build further on her good-quality childcare.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She is confident in recognising the signs of neglect or abuse. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder attends child protection training and is aware of the correct procedure to follow should there be an allegation. She ensures that she updates her training in first aid and safeguarding, including wider safeguarding issues. She supervises children vigilantly and carries out risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home and during outings.

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should:

n provide further opportunities to help children value their backgrounds, and learn about other cultures and communities n develop and use self-evaluation regularly, including the views of children and parents, to help identify further areas for development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222618 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10060786 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 1 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the Copnor area of Portsmouth, Hampshire. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a learning walk of the areas of the home used for childminding. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her curriculum, children's learning and how she plans for children's progress. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She discussed with the childminder how she establishes effective partnerships with parents. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.

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Inspection activities

6 January 2020 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

6 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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