Childminder in Portsmouth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children benefit from warm, nurturing relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are greeted cheerily and offered plenty of conversation, cuddles, and support as they take off their shoes and coats. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They confidently become immersed in engaging activities, that have been specifically created by the childminder with their interests in mind.

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The provision is good

Children behave remarkably well. They are given friendly and motivating cues to remind them how important it is to tidy up. Children quickly and happily join in, remembering well where all the different items go away. Children are exceptionally pleased with their accomplishments as the childminder offers ample praise and encouragement. Through this, children demonstrate that they know and understand the high expectations for their behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a range of resources in the childminder's welcoming and intentionally interesting home environment. Children are provided with inspiring activities that stimulate their sensory responses. They explore resources with interest as they touch, feel and mix with different cereals and food items. The childminder and her assistant extend this learning by offering new words that describe the different textures they can feel. For example, soft, crunchy, and sticky. Children are fully supported by the childminder and her assistant as they laugh and have fun together in the thoughtfully designed outdoor space.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly reviews her practice to ensure that she is providing a high level of care and education for children. In particular, the childminder and her assistant participate in a range of courses that further expand and grow their knowledge. Through this, the childminder demonstrates ongoing commitment to her professional development. n The childminder uses assessment well to identify any gaps in children's progress. She shares this with parents and other professionals. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and how to make referrals where necessary. Through this, the childminder demonstrates an ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all children. n Hygiene routines are carried out sensitively with care and meaningful conversation. During nappy changes, the childminding assistant explains clearly what she is doing at each stage. They have conversations about the animals on

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the poster and which ones are their favourites. Through this, children's emotional security is promoted. n The childminder clearly understands the different ways in which young children

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9 September 2022 learn and thrive. She follows children's interests as she thoughtfully creates activities that promote their next stage of learning. For example, children play with toy farm animals, water and soil. They excitedly learn how to use different tools as they scoop, mix and move the water around. Children demonstrate exceptionally good attitudes to learning as they remain engaged in the activity for an extended period. n Children are beginning to develop independence skills. They are beginning to learn how to put on their shoes and coats by themselves. Children are supported in selecting their own box in the morning to put their items from home in. Older children are encouraged to self-register. n Parents express their gratitude to the childminder for her devotion to the children in her care. They state that she communicates frequently to update them about their child's day and the different trips they have been on. However,

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at times, the childminder does not provide parents with information on how to extend learning at home, for example how to inspire a love of reading. Through this, children's literacy development and their interest in stories and books are not fully encouraged and supported. n The childminder understands the value of promoting children's understanding of equality and diversity. She incorporates cultural knowledge into everyday learning and introduces different festivals that are of significance to children in her care. The childminder also displays print in different languages in her setting to spark conversation and enhance children's awareness of how each individual person is unique.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a sound knowledge of how to ensure the safety and welfare of children. They know the different areas of abuse and the procedure they must follow should they be concerned that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminding assistant knows how to report concerns she might have, should she be concerned about an adult working with children. The childminder and her assistant have engaged in training related to radicalisation. They know how to identify a child or family that may be at risk. The childminder conducts risk assessments for trips she takes children on and knows how to keep them safe.

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n enhance engagement with parents to support learning at home and build on children's interest in books to inspire a love of reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431383 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10228584 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. She offers care five days a week from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder receives free entitlement funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a level 6 qualification.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

9 September 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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9 September 2022 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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