Childminder in Portsmouth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They are confident and independent, seeking her out to play with them. Children's emotional well-being is very clearly supported well. They can freely choose what to play with and where to play. They benefit from a stimulating and well-organised learning environment, indoors and outdoors. Children have access to a wide range of resources, which helps to engage them in their play and learning.

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The provision is good

Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They play board games together, have 'tea parties' and complete jigsaw puzzles. Children benefit from a childminder who knows them well and who is a positive role model. They freely use good manners, for example, and show a positive attitude to everything the childminder offers them. Children are thriving in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm and a 'can-do' attitude. The childminder offers them praise and encouragement to keep trying, such as when attempting to fit jigsaw pieces together. This supports their emotional well-being and attention. Children are determined and resilient learners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows how children learn. She plans her curriculum to ensure that any gaps children have in their learning are closed swiftly. For instance, children who struggle to share are supported effectively by learning to play turn- taking games. This excites them in their learning and they are making good progress. However, the childminder has not considered using daily routines, such as mealtimes, to prepare children fully to start school. n The childminder supports children's communication and speech well. She teaches children new words as they play, for instance, and helps them understand what these words mean. They develop a good vocabulary and are confident communicators. n The childminder helps children make links to what they already know. For instance, when discussing emotions, the childminder helps children understand different faces and different physical feelings. This helps them to know about

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need to do better?

their personal, social and emotional development. n Children are curious and motivated learners. They construct with purpose, making runs for marbles, for example. Children listen carefully to what the childminder says as she helps them to understand the different options for their construction. They are proud of their achievements and delight in watching the marbles twist and turn down their run. n The childminder helps children learn to count, develop an understanding of size and shape and recognise numbers. Children learn about halves and quarters as

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need to do better?

23 March 2023 they cut up play food. The childminder supports children to develop a secure foundation in mathematics. n The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene habits. For example, she teaches children to wash their hands before they eat. Children learn about making healthy choices, such as drinking water. n Children learn a variety of skills. However, the childminder has not considered how to fully support children to move on to the next stage of their education. For example, she does not consistently remind children about taking responsibility for resources when they have finished playing with them. This means the childminder frequently tidies up after children, when this is a task that they could manage themselves. n The childminder builds positive partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. This supports high levels of continuity for children's care and learning.

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need to do better?

n Children learn about the wider world through outings with the childminder. They visit the library, for example, and discuss why there are buttons on doors at low levels for wheelchair users. Children see a variety of different people and places. This helps them learn about the diversity in the world in which they are growing up. n Parents comment positively about the care their children receive from the childminder. They say their children's development is improving in all areas. Parents particularly comment on the 'vast and varied' experiences the childminder offers their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to keep children safe and how to promote their well-being. She knows what the signs and indicators of possible abuse are. The childminder understands the actions to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge current. The childminder makes effective use of risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children. For instance, she covers slippery decking boards and helps children to understand about not running when it is wet outdoors.

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should:

n use daily routines, such as mealtimes, more effectively to prepare children fully for starting school n consistently help children to manage tasks they can complete themselves in readiness to move on to the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143264 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10264387 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 14 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in Portsmouth. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She has a relevant early years qualification. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and fours 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 childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

23 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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Inspection activities

23 March 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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