Childminder in Hampshire

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 are settled, safe and secure. They demonstrate close, meaningful relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Babies and young children confidently point and gain eye contact to signal their preferences for favourite toys. Their interests are followed closely by the childminder, as she makes sure resources with buttons and noises are nearby for children to explore.

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The provision is good

Children excitedly use their imagination as they talk about the jobs of the different small-world characters in their game. For example, children explain that the postal worker is having a day off and that the fire fighter is doing their job instead. The childminder's assistant supports this by discussing the roles and duties of these jobs. Children are interested in their play and are developing positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports babies in becoming confident talkers by frequently introducing new language. For example, when they explore the play dough, they are clearly reminded of each colour's name. Furthermore, when older children begin to explore the weighing scales, the childminder's assistant clearly adds vocabulary such as 'lighter' and 'heavier' to support children's understanding. Children are building strong conversational skills through the motivating and challenging activities provided for them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for all children. She implements an ambitious curriculum that supports each child individually. The childminder creates activities that involve a variety of resources, each focused at children's different level of ability. For example, older children are supported in understanding balance and weight, while younger children are taught language relating to shape and number recognition. Children are engaged in the activity for an extended period as they confidently develop early mathematical skills. n The childminder encourages children to understand the importance of good manners. Children demonstrate that they know this, as they often say 'please' and 'thank you' during their play. They follow instructions with ease as they happily tidy up together before story time. Children are behaving well and demonstrate high levels of respect for one another. n Parents share that they are happy with the care received by the childminder.

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need to do better?

They share that the childminder often updates them with activities that the children have been doing during the day. However, at times, parents are not always clear on what children are working towards in their learning. As a result, parents cannot fully extend this learning at home to support children's progress. n Children have access to a variety of activities and outings that allow them to

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5 January 2023 explore their physical skills. For example, the childminder arranges trips out to the nearby small beach, local park and pond, where she encourages children to manage risks in their play as they run, climb and balance. n Children engage in conversations about food and healthy choices. The childminder's assistant extends this discussion further and encourages children to think about which foods are good for us. He then explains how they grow and where they have come from. Following this, children talk about the importance of caring for their teeth. Children are learning about the meaning of living a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder helps to develop children's literacy skills through activities, such as singing and story time. For example, children join in with words and actions enthusiastically as they sing. They thoroughly enjoy story time, as they use props to explore the plot and excitedly anticipate what comes next. Children

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demonstrate positive attitudes and high levels of engagement. n The childminder regularly updates her skills and knowledge by completing a variety of courses and training. She also frequently reviews her practice to ensure she continues to provide a high standard of care and education. The childminder ensures that her assistant also completes regular training to consolidate his knowledge further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust safeguarding policy, which she regularly reviews and shares with parents. She understands the importance of identifying any signs that may indicate that a child has become victim to abuse. The childminder and her assistant fully understand the reporting procedures they must follow should they ever be concerned about a child. They can also clearly explain the steps they must follow should they ever have a concern about an adult working with children. The childminder has received additional training to enhance her knowledge of gender- based violence.

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should:

n review ways to share information about children's next steps with parents so that learning can be fully extended at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484973 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10260156 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 5 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She works with an assistant and is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Her service is open all year round, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. She accepts funding for the free provision of 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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the childminding assistant and children.

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Inspection activities

5 January 2023 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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5 January 2023 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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