Childminder in Portsmouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to implement an ambitious curriculum for children. She knows the importance of gathering starting point information, to inform her planning and support children's learning fully. The childminder can explain the different areas of learning and how she intends to support children in each aspect. n The childminder has strong knowledge of how to provide a nutritious and balanced diet for children. She understands the relevance of providing children with consistent messages on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder explains that she knows the importance of working closely with other professionals, for example speech and language therapists. The childminder understands how to promote fully inclusive practice. She can clearly explain her knowledge of how to make necessary referrals and support children who may have special educational needs and /or disabilities.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to ensure the safety and welfare of children. She has a robust safeguarding policy in place. The childminder knows the symptoms of different types of abuse and how to report any concerns she has about a child. The childminder frequently engages in courses to keep her knowledge up to date. For example, she has recently completed 'Prevent' duty training. n The childminder fully understands the importance of following safer recruitment guidance when working with assistants. She knows the relevant information she must notify Ofsted about, for example any changes to her personal circumstances or persons in the household. The childminder has a full understanding of the importance of ensuring her assistants remain suitable to work with children. n The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She understands the importance of working with parents to ensure the expectations are clearly

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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 EY222251 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10285415 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 12 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The childminder offers care for children on Monday to Friday, during term time from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, and during the school holidays from 7am to 6.30pm. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years and sometimes works with an assistant.

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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 inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder, and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the curriculum with the childminder and how she intends to implement it. n The inspector discussed safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

28 April 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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