Childminder in Portsmouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to support children's learning and development. She knows the importance of planning a range of activities for children and how to support their learning through play. The childminder has a good range of resources to engage and motivate children in their learning. She understands the skills that will help them when they move on to the next stage in their education. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop positive behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. She knows the importance of working with parents and other settings that children attend to provide continuity for children's care and learning. n The childminder knows how to promote children's welfare and keep them safe. She understands the importance of effective safeguarding arrangements. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and neglect to be aware of. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has any

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This provision meets requirements

concerns about children in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She knows how to support children to develop a healthy and active lifestyle, including providing nutritious meals for children.

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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 2504160 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10191800 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Portsmouth. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, school term times only. She holds a level 6 qualification. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained how her setting was organised and how she supports children's learning. n The inspector viewed areas of the house and garden used for the care of children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

6 August 2021 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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6 August 2021 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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