Childminder, Out-of school day care in Southampton

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and settled in this home-from-home environment. They develop good relationships with the childminder, which supports them to feel safe and secure. Children are comforted by the childminder when they are feeling tired or unsure. The childminder provides regular praise to the children, which helps build their self-esteem. Children behave well. They listen to instructions and are supported by the childminder to share toys and take turns.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy a wide range of activities. They enjoy engaging in role play. For example, children enjoy taking care of the dolls. This helps them to develop their imaginations. Children like being in the garden. For instance, they have fun jumping on the trampoline. Children are aware of how to keep themselves safe. For example, when using the trampoline, they know to fasten the entrance before they start jumping.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are kind and sensitive to each other. They form strong friendships and enjoy one another's company as they take part in building a den. Children problem solve together and creatively add different elements, such as an obstacle course, to get into their den. The childminder has meaningful conversations with the children, who listen to one another's views and opinions. For instance, children enjoy discussing together what to do next. This helps to develop children's confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder sensitively meets the needs of the children. She recognises when they are shy and provides additional support to help them feel secure and settled. She gives children choices and respects their opinion. This means children feel valued and confident to express their ideas and feelings. n Children say that they enjoy coming to the childminder. They talk confidently about their favourite activities. For example, children state that they enjoy going to the park and talk about their favourite piece of equipment to play on. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active, which supports their physical health and emotional well-being. n The childminder ensures that the children have materials available each day for drawing and craft activities. They enjoy celebrating festivals and celebrations, especially those that relate to their own cultures. For instance, the children talked about what they are going to make for Mother's Day. This supports

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children to have a sense of belonging. n The childminder supports children to be healthy. She provides healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals and encourages the children to drink water.

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need to do better?

16 March 2023 Children manage their own personal hygiene very well, understanding the importance of handwashing before mealtimes. n Children who speak English as an additional language are supported to build their vocabulary when the childminder teaches them new words and meanings. However, the childminder does not consistently understand what the children say when they use occasional words from their home language. She recognises this as an area to focus on for her continued professional development. n The childminder works in partnership with parents and shares information with them to support their children. For example, the childminder has recently shared information with parents from training she attended regarding online safety. n The childminder teaches the children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she talks to the children about road safety when they walk to and from school together. Children confidently explain how they must be careful when crossing

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the roads. The childminder shares information from her first-aid training with the children. For example, she talks to the children about what to do if an adult they were with had an accident. She has taught the children how to call the emergency services. n The childminder communicates effectively with the school. She gathers and shares important information about the children's individual needs. This helps her to recognise potential risks to children's health or emotional well-being. n The childminder is reflective of the service she provides for children and families. She continues to develop her setting, so that children enjoy a wide variety of activities and experiences. For example, she is making improvements to the outdoor space to extend children's outdoor play. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training. However, she recognises the need to undertake additional training to develop her knowledge and skills to a higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. She knows the procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare and allegations against an adult. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending regular training. For example, she recently attended online safety training and used this to talk to the children about keeping themselves safe online. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to help keep children safe from harm. She completes fire drills with the children. The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482985 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10276138 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 3 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in February 2015. She lives in Midanbury, Southampton. She operates her services before and after school from 8am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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 they are safe and suitable. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the childminder's. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

16 March 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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