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 happily enter this nurturing environment. Children cuddle the childminder and assistant as they enter their home. They confidently wave goodbye to parents. Children feel safe and secure in the environment. They independently access resources that interest them. For example, small-world toys such as the farm. This allows the children to use their imaginations. The childminder encourages children to talk about what they are playing with. For instance, the childminder encourages children to use their previous knowledge to name animals and make their sounds. This helps expand children's communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

The Childminder meets their children's basic needs, such as food, water and rest. Children receive food when they are hungry, and all sit down together for a hot meal. This allows children to have meaningful discussions and learn table manners. For example, children use a knife and fork. Children take part in a range of stimulating learning experiences to meet their developmental needs. For example, children get support in their toilet training. The childminder works alongside parents to do this. Therefore, children are learning new skills to help with their development.

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The provision is good

Children receive consistent and age-appropriate explanations to help them to build on their skills further and they behave well. They follow instructions and the rules. The childminder has high expectations of all children. For example, children pack away the toys before they get something new out to play with. The childminder and her assistant praise the children for this. This means children have good listening and attention skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder follows the children's interests. She develops the children's individual needs and challenges them further. The childminder assesses the children throughout the year. She also does two-year checks on the children. The childminder successfully shares children's achievements with their parents. Therefore, this is evidence that children are progressing in their learning and development. n Children with English as an additional language are learning new language. This is by naming objects. For example, children are playing with different vehicles. This is then extended by learning what movement they make as they travel across the floor. This is developing the children's communication and language skills. n The childminder exposes children to new opportunities. They go out into the community. For example, children go on buses and trains. This is also following children's interest in vehicles. They make visits to local parks and visit the farm.

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need to do better?

9 February 2023 The childminder teaches children about equality and diversity. They learn about different culture celebrations. For example, children are learning about Chinese New Year. The childminder has decorated her home to celebrate. Children are experiencing new prospects and learning about the world around them. n The childminder teaches children about British values. For example, children have the right to free speech and make their own choices. The childminder gives them options to choose what they would like for dinner. The childminder allows the children to express their views and make decisions. n The childminder and assistant play alongside the children, who are engaged in what they are doing. Children focus on the activity they are playing with and have positive attitudes towards their learning. The Childminder works alongside families to achieve children's next steps. They are continuing to challenge the

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need to do better?

children's learning. For example, the assistant gets a child to label the sea creatures in the story. However, younger children are not choosing to play alongside each other. This is because they would rather play with their adults. The adults are not recognising they need to support children to include others in their play. Therefore, this is impacting their social skills and building of relationships. n The childminder updates her knowledge regularly. She does online training in a range of different topics. For example, nutrition and child development. This means she is providing the best care for the children. The childminder supports her assistant. She previously had students that she has helped train in childcare. n Parents are extremely happy with the care of their children. They feel relieved to find such lovely people to care for their children. They can work without worry and feel supported. They say their child is 'learning so many skills whilst here'.

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need to do better?

Parents feel the childminder and assistant are like family they can rely on. Therefore, the childminder and her assistant have made great partnerships with the families. This ensures children are consistently supported.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has extensive safeguard knowledge. She has undergone training including 'prevent' duty. She can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to report concerns and challenges unusual behaviours. The childminder is aware of radicalisation and topics on extremism. She is aware that some vulnerable children can be exploited. For example, by joining county lines. She has difficult discussions with the older children. This is to keep them safe from harm. The childminder and her assistant are both trained in first aid. They can attend to minor incidents calmly and swiftly. The childminder risk assesses in and out of the home. To ensure the children are always safe.

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should:

9 February 2023 n further support children's social skills, in particular during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131438 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10263135 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 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered with Ofsted in 1998. She lives in Shirley, Southampton. She works with an assistant. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding for the provision of 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 childminder 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 it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector received feedback from parents about the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminders assistant and read letters from children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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