Childminder in Southampton

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 provides children with a home-from-home family environment. She offers them a wide range of challenging resources that they are eager to explore. The childminder encourages children to keep safe. For instance, she explains why they need to tidy up toys to help avoid trip hazards. Children respond to instructions and help to put them away.

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The provision is good

Children show increasing perseverance in their play. For example, they work out how to connect magnetic trains together and successfully build a bridge. The childminder uses these opportunities to build on children's understanding of positional language, such as 'over' and 'under'. However, at times, during planned activities, the childminder does not give children time to process their own thoughts and ideas in order to help them make the best possible progress. Children learn to use numbers in their play. They demonstrate this as they confidently count their vehicles and learn to use numbers within games.

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The provision is good

The childminder extends children's attention skills well. For example, she ensures story times are interactive and engaging. Children listen attentively and excitedly use puppets to retell the story. The childminder asks children questions about the story and encourages them to engage in discussion. Children behave well. They share their toys willingly, decide where they want to play and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children regularly. She assess their progress to identify what they need to learn next and quickly puts plans in place to close any gaps in children's learning. The childminder makes good use of daily discussions to inform parents about their child's day. She shares regular information with parents about children's progress and supports and encourages them to continue their child's learning at home. Parents write positive comments about the good-quality care and education the childminder provides. They value the regular updates she shares with them about their children's learning. n The childminder builds on children's understanding of the wider world effectively. For instance, children visit various people and places within the community. They delight in meeting the elderly at the day-care centre and enjoy outings to the local café. This helps children to learn about people, places and

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need to do better?

religions as they share their own experiences. Children attend activities at local groups and enjoy participating in songs and rhymes. They have opportunities to socialise with other children of their age and form close friendships. n The childminder reflects well on her practice. For example, she has reorganised the storage of resources so that children have more space to play. The

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need to do better?

9 January 2020 childminder provides parents with opportunities to share their views of the provision to help her identify any areas for future improvement. She follows a programme of professional development and attends regular training. This helps her to keep up to date with the latest legislation and improves her teaching practice. n The childminder carefully considers which activities will motivate children. Children engage in imaginary play. They pretend to go shopping, eagerly fill up their shopping trolley and pay for their food at the counter. This supports children's mathematical understanding well. However, on occasions, during planned activities, the childminder is quick to intervene and does not give children time to build on their own thoughts and ideas. In addition, on occasions, the childminder does not fully build on younger children's growing pronunciation in order to help support their language skills even further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides opportunities that encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She encourages the children to acknowledge the importance of making healthy food choices as they engage in play. The childminder supports children's physical health further. For example, children enjoy daily outdoor play and outings to the local park. n The childminder is nurturing and sensitive to children's needs. She listens to children, notices when they are hungry and responds quickly to their individual needs. The childminder works closely with parents and ensures she follows their child's routines. This helps children to settle quickly, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder shows a good knowledge of a wide range of safeguarding issues. She is alert to any possible signs of abuse and understands who to share her concerns with. Highly comprehensive policies and procedures support her in taking swift action effectively. The premises are secure and the childminder supervises children well. The childminder has relevant safety equipment and carries out regular fire drills to ensure children are aware of procedures in the event of an emergency. She completes daily risk assessments to ensure that the environment, resources and equipment are safe and suitable for children to use.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to hear and learn the accurate pronunciation of words, to help build on their already good language skills even further n give children time to think for themselves and share their own thoughts and ideas, particularly during planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396590 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10074290 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 to 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Thornhill area of Southampton. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification. She works all day Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to children and read written statements from parents to gain their views of the childminder's provision. n Discussions were held with the childminder relating to safeguarding and the self- evaluation process. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as training certificates and public liability insurance. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. She assessed the impact of her teaching on what children know and can do and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She talked about the different activities she provides to support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

9 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

9 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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