Childminder in Portsmouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to support children's learning. She has a clear understanding of the skills children will need to move on to the next stage of their education. The childminder can identify where children may need additional support for their learning. She can make and implement plans to help close any gaps children may have. n The childminder knows how to support children to manage their feelings and to behave appropriately. She plans activities to ensure children are motivated and engaged in their learning. The childminder plans to visit the local community to teach children about the wider world, such as to the library and local parks. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children to be independent and keep on trying. She knows how to help children to develop an active and healthy lifestyle. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other settings children attend to support continuity for their care and learning. She can

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This provision meets requirements

evaluate her practice and make changes to benefit the children she cares for. For example, the childminder reflected she needed more puzzles to challenge children to problem solve and made sure she added to her resources to support this. n The childminder understands her role to keep children safe and promote their well-being at all times. She has a thorough knowledge of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge current by attending regular child protection training.

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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 2520435 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10208044 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 5 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, Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 5pm. She holds qualified teacher status. 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 that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed areas of the house and garden used for the care of children.

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Inspection activities

20 October 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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20 October 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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