Childminder in Southampton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she plans purposeful learning opportunities for all children. She understands the importance of working with parents to find out children's interests and what they know and can do. She uses this as a starting point and completes her own observations to review children's progress. She monitors children's development to enable her to see that children make good progress. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop and activities she can do to support them. Her environment is welcoming and resourced well. Her planning for children includes daily outings to places, such as parks and libraries. She understands the importance of children being out in the fresh air, getting exercise and understanding their community. n The childminder knows how to support the emotional needs of children. She understands that all children settle at different paces, and she adjusts her day

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based on individual children. For example, if she has a new child she will stay in the home the first week that the child attends, so they can become familiar with her and her home. n The childminder has a good understanding of supporting behaviour. She role models how children need to value and listen to each other's views. For example, when sharing which activities they might like to take part in. n The childminder is keen to keep her knowledge and practice up to date. She has attended courses and will be attending further training. She has made good connections with the local authority and understands the importance of working with other professionals to gain support and guidance to benefit individual children and her provision. n The childminder understands her requirements to inform Ofsted of changes to her household. She has completed relevant documentation to ensure all new household members are suitably checked.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has policies and procedures in place to keep children safe. She has a robust knowledge of her safeguarding and child protection procedures. She understands how to identify when a child could be at risk of harm and the swift action she must take. The childminder knows how to manage the situation, should an allegation be made. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of risk assessments in order to keep children safe. She reviews her environment and adapts to ensure it is suitable for the different-aged children.

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This provision meets requirements

23 August 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY482853 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10228960 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 0 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Shirley area of Southampton. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector reviewed the premises and discussed how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included policies and procedures, qualifications, training certificates and risk assessments. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her provision and the requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

23 August 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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