Childminder in Portsmouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and keeping them informed about children's welfare and learning. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is aware of the processes to follow to support children, such as applying for funding. She ensures this is done in a timely manner and uses funding appropriately to meet the needs of the children. n The childminder is passionate about continuous professional development. For instance, she has completed speech and language training, to aid her in supporting children's communication development. n The childminder is aware of how to promote children's health. For example, she provides healthy nutritious food and daily walks to the park. n The childminder takes the children to visit places of interest. She described how she has taken the children swimming, for forest walks and to visit the airport.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. She explains how she helps the children to keep themselves safe. For instance, she teaches children about road safety when going out for walks. n The childminder describes the activities that she will plan to support the development of children's communication and language skills. For example, she will play games to help them develop speech sounds. n The childminder understands the importance of having a varied curriculum. She is aware of how to monitor and observe children's learning. The childminder explains how her observations inform her planning and assessment. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to protect children from harm. She is aware of where to report any concerns about a child or adult. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She recognises

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This provision meets requirements

the significance of teaching children to learn to manage their feelings and help them to develop positive attitudes. She explains how she encourages children to be kind to one another. The childminder is aware that having secure relationships with children supports their well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY263500 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10137012 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 1 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Baffins, Portsmouth. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, during school holidays only. The childminder has one assistant, who occasionally works with her. The childminder holds 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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Inspection activities

24 October 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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24 October 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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