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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a childminder who plans a wide range of activities which are focused on their interests and abilities. They are eager to participate in the learning experiences on offer and make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Children show a good understanding of their personal care needs. They discuss why they need to put on their all-in-one suits so that they do not get wet in the garden. Younger children become confident walkers as they navigate different surfaces. They demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they practise throwing balls through hoops. Children show a love of nature and the natural world. They dig in soil, turn over logs and eagerly discuss the insects they might find. Children look for butterflies on flowers and discuss how bees collect nectar and make honey. They learn how to care for animals, such as the childminder's chickens.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and supports them to develop good manners. For example, children say 'please' and 'thank you' and ask to get down from the table when they have finished eating. They understand clear boundaries and show respect towards each other. Children settle very quickly and form strong bonds with the attentive childminder and each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear aims for her curriculum. She makes regular assessments of children's ongoing progress and identifies where they need support in their learning. For instance, children build strength in their hands and fingers as they carefully wrap rubber bands around pegs. They focus intently and transfer a variety of objects with tweezers. Children show an understanding of colour and count objects as they play. However, on occasion, the childminder does not capture spontaneous opportunities to extend children's knowledge in mathematics. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She has high-quality interactions with the children and introduces new vocabulary as they play. For example, children learn new words, such as 'blades', as they play with toy aircrafts and discuss how helicopters fly. Children select books for the childminder to read. They listen intently, join in with stories

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and repeat unfamiliar words. n The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children demonstrate a good understanding of personal hygiene and wash their hands before eating. They are learning the importance of brushing their teeth, such as through daily activities and conversations. Children visit the local parks where they can run around in the fresh air, climb on apparatus and practise new skills.

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12 April 2022 n Children have many opportunities to learn about the world around them. For instance, they enjoy walks to local ponds and learn how to stay safe around water. Children have opportunities to interact with others, such as at groups in the community. This helps to build on their social skills. Children visit local shops to buy fruit for their snacks and discuss where food comes from. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional skills well. For example, children learn to be patient, take turns and show care and consideration for others. They work together to build sandcastles and are proud of their achievements. n The childminder gets to know children and their families very well. She implements a careful settling-in process, where she learns about children's routines and interests before they start at the setting. Parents comment how happy their children are in the childminder's care. They value the information

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they receive and the advice on how to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder ensures that her practice is fully inclusive. She skilfully teaches children about difference and diversity. Children celebrate cultural events. They have good opportunities to recognise, value and share their languages and backgrounds. n The childminder regularly reviews and reflects on her provision. She focuses on her professional development and seeks new training to make positive changes that benefit children. However, she does not consistently exchange information with staff at all other settings that children attend, to ensure that there is an even greater level of continuity in their individual care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role in keeping children safe. She regularly updates training that provides her with a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she need to respond to concerns about the welfare of a child. She has a broad understanding of wider safeguarding concerns, such as radicalisation. The childminder carries out regular checks of the premises and ensures that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She teaches children about road safety and the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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should:

n strengthen and incorporate the teaching of mathematics more consistently throughout the day n build on information-sharing with staff at all settings children attend, to promote

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should:

12 April 2022 greater continuity in children's individual care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2513587 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10207842 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 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in St Denys, Southampton. She operates for the majority of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, and before and after school on a Thursday and Friday. The childminder holds a home-based childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained her curriculum to the inspector to share what she wants children to learn and how she supports them to make progress. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation together to reflect on the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector considered the written views of parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 April 2022 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

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