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 Good

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The provision is good

Children play harmoniously alongside each other and the caring childminder with whom they form positive relationships. The childminder ensures every child feels welcome and valued. Children chat happily about what they are doing and are accepting of others joining their play. They share toys with each other and take an interest in their friend's activities. They independently choose from a variety of activities and resources, which inspire them to learn. For example, children use their imagination while playing with the well-stocked role-play kitchen and enjoy pretending to make tea for their friends.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a rich variety of books, which inspires them to look at books independently and listen to stories. They develop an understanding of the structure of a story and character roles while listening to the childminder read during story time. Children actively engage with the childminder during the story, answering questions and pointing to characters in the book. The childminder cleverly introduces the children to new words through voice, facial expression and repetition, which inspires the children to repeat the words.

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The provision is good

Children are exposed to different areas of the curriculum in a variety of ways. For instance, children learn about healthy foods, people in the community and mathematics through trips to the local shop. For example, children are supported by the childminder to choose fruit and vegetables and exchange money with the shop assistant. This helps children to build confidence and life skills for the future.

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n The childminder enjoys interacting with the children. He is calm and has a good understanding of children at the setting. He makes good use of settling-in sessions to find out what children know and can do before they start in his care. The childminder takes this opportunity to get to know children from the parent's point of view. He establishes what they are interested in through parent discussion and observations. n The childminder is enthusiastic and well motivated. He thoughtfully plans activities which are tailored to the interests of children. For example, children choose to sing 'The Wheels on the Bus' and the childminder cleverly engages the children with the storybook of the same name, which further supports their skills in literacy. n The childminder carefully organises the environment to make good use of the resources and space available. For example, children use a large foam road mat and incorporate small-world toys and construction blocks. This enables children

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need to do better?

to extend their learning and development by designing and creating props for their play.

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need to do better?

20 September 2022 n The childminder ensures that children treat each other and the environment respectfully. For example, the childminder uses positive language and encourages children to tidy up. He models how to tidy toys away and creates a fun atmosphere with a tidy-up song. This motivates children to tidy toys away, while also inspiring them to be active. n The childminder has established secure links with local schools and supports children and families with their transitions. He shares information about children, with permission from parents when required. n The childminder supports children to understand how to keep themselves healthy. They learn about a variety of different healthy foods through trips to a culturally diverse shop. They are encouraged to try a variety of foods and to meet people from the local community. This enables children to develop an understanding and respect for other cultures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with a co-childminder. They regularly discuss ways of improving their practice and outcomes for children. For example, the childminder ensures that he attends regular training to ensure his knowledge and skills are up to date. n The childminder supports children to develop skills in independence. For example, children choose which colour bowls to use. However, he does not make consistent use of routine times to further extend independence. For example, he does not make best use of daily routines to teach children how to do things for themselves such as handwashing. n The childminder provides opportunities for adult-led activities in art and design. However, he has not fully considered ways for children to independently select resources to enable their creative expression and to develop mark-making skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. He knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. He is aware of the safeguarding issues that can affect children, such as extremism and radicalisation. The childminder knows who to contact if he has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder provides a secure environment for children. He teaches children how to keep themselves safe and manage their own risks. For example, on trips to the local shop, children are able to learn about road safety in a secure environment.

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should:

n enhance further the use of daily routines to further support children's developing independence skills

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20 September 2022 n support children further to develop mark-making skills and artistic free expression, using a variety of resources and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481274 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10228931 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 6 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2014. He lives in Shirley, Southampton. The childminder works with his co-childminder wife. He is open from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5pm, all year round.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for the children's learning. n A joint evaluation of an activity was conducted by the inspector and the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

20 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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20 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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