Childminder EY404948

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 a safe and secure environment. She is warm and caring to all children in her care. The childminder knows children well and is sensitive to their immediate needs. This helps children to settle in quickly and develop close emotional attachments. Children have strong friendships with each other and behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers children a good variety of play and learning opportunities. Children are confident and enjoy the time they spend in her care. They are able to lead their own play and enjoy involvement from the childminder. Children demonstrate this as they select a range of puzzles. The childminder asks younger children questions and encourages them to discuss the pictures that they are beginning to form. Older children show an interest in alphabet puzzles, and the childminder uses these opportunities to help them sound out the letters. This supports their early literacy skills well. Children listen well and respond positively to adults. They illustrate this as they enthusiastically tidy away the puzzles and make enough space for their board game.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children how to use tools with care and for a purpose. For example, children prepare ingredients to make a bird feeder and learn how to use a knife safely. They use screwdrivers as part of construction activities and show good coordination. This helps children to build on their muscles in preparation for early writing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes accurate assessments about children's achievements and quickly identifies when children need extra help. Parents receive regular updates about activities children have enjoyed and their achievements. They are very complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. However, opportunities to involve parents in children's learning are not always fully utilised to support children's progress even further. For example, the childminder does not consistently share enough detailed information with all parents, to help complement and build on children's development at home. n Children talk confidently to visitors. For example, they are keen to share their experiences and discuss the outings they enjoy in the community. The childminder uses these opportunities to build on children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, children recall past events and discuss

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need to do better?

the ducks they fed at the river. The childminder builds on children's interests well and they delight in making bird feeders. Children smell the ingredients, explore the different textures and name them confidently. The childminder adapts her teaching to meet the learning needs of the younger children. She

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need to do better?

7 February 2020 describes what they are doing and introduces new words to help increase their vocabulary. n Children have regular opportunities to develop their mathematical skills through the activities they clearly enjoy. For example, children successfully worked out how to make the nuts for their bird feeder smaller and used a hammer with great enthusiasm. Children carefully cut the lard and thought about the different shapes they were making. They moulded their mixture around the fir cone and used language such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. The childminder makes sure all children are consistently involved in activities. For example, younger children were not keen to touch the mixture. However, they excitedly held the fir cones while the childminder sensitively supported them to finish their task. Children are busy and engage well in their activities. They welcome praise and recognition for their achievements, which helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's health effectively. For instance, she provides opportunities throughout the day for children to be physically active and play outdoors in the fresh air. Children understand that they need to wash their hands before eating and after stroking the childminder's dog. They enjoy eating their snacks with their friends and join in the conversations about healthy lifestyles. The childminder sensitively reminds children to stay seated while eating and explains the reason why, which supports their understanding of personal safety effectively. Children listen to the childminder, have good manners and are kind and considerate to everyone. n The childminder reflects well on her practice. She provides parents with opportunities to share their views of the provision to help her identify any areas for future improvement. However, the childminder does not target professional development opportunities precisely enough to help raise the quality of her

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an in-depth understanding of child protection procedures. She fully understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a detailed safeguarding policy with relevant contact numbers she can access where necessary. The childminder is confident in her ability to report concerns to other agencies if required. She carefully considers the planning of activities to ensure the safety of all children. The childminder risk assesses activities, including those outdoors or off-site, and takes effective action to minimise hazards.

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should:

n focus on plans for professional development to help extend knowledge and skills

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should:

7 February 2020 even further n strengthen the links with parents to share more comprehensive information about working together to help build on children's learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404948 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10074409 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 3 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Sholing area of Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder provides care for children Monday to Friday, throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6pm. She provides funded early education for 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 the self-evaluation process and safeguarding. n Relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, such as training certificates and public liability insurance. 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. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. She assessed the impact of the childminder's teaching on what children know and can do, and discussed her observations with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

7 February 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

7 February 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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