Childminder in Southampton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of building effective partnerships with parents. She knows to regularly share with parents the assessments of their children's progress and to involve them in helping to set the next steps for their children's future learning. n The childminder recognises the significance of ensuring that children have opportunities to be physically active. She knows to engage children in meaningful discussions and activities to help them to gain an early awareness of making healthy choices in the food they eat. n The childminder recognises the need to precisely plan for her professional development to continuously update her knowledge. For example, a recent course has helped her to remain highly vigilant to the changes to the protection of children and the additional signs and symptoms to be aware of. n The childminder understands the need to help children to learn about acceptable

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behaviour and boundaries. She knows to be an effective role model to support and encourage children to build these important social skills. n The childminder is confident in how she would plan activities and learning environments to help children to become engaged and interested in their learning. She knows to track and monitor the progress that children make, to help her to quickly identify potential gaps in their development and to provide additional support. n The childminder is vigilant to protecting and safeguarding the children in her care. She is confident in how she would identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns for a child's safety and welfare.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397109 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10074296 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Southampton, Hampshire. She provides care all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare and can receive funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works with a part-time assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the teaching and learning requirements. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation and the current areas identified for improvement. n A range of documentation was sampled, including suitability checks and policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and reporting procedures. The inspector also discussed how the childminder plans for her own professional development.

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21 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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21 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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