Childminder in Portsmouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has as good understanding of how to support children to behave well. She also has clear aims to help them to develop good social skills. For example, she discusses encouraging children to include others in their play, to share and negotiate, to help them form friendships. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She explains that, when there are children in the early years age range on roll, she provides a variety of activities, including lots of outdoor play to motivate children to get involved. For instance, she plans outings to a museum, the beach and to parks, where children can use climbing apparatus and a zip wire. n The childminder understands child protection procedures and what to do if she is concerned about a child's well-being and safety. She is aware of the signs that children may be at risk of harm and when to make referrals to other agencies to

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keep children safe. She understands how to use risk assessment to provide a healthy, safe environment for children. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated that she understands how to work in partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder completes training that keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, for instance, safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training.

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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 EY370890 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10284660 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 10 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Southsea, Hampshire. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm to 6.30pm, during school term time. During the school holidays, she provides care Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 5pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including activities and outings. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she works in partnership with parents. n The childminder and the inspector discussed safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

2 May 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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