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 are confident and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They take pleasure in each other's company and regular invite others into their play. Older children support younger children to learn new skills. For example, they notice when younger children need help to cut dough and demonstrate the skills needed. This helps children to develop deep and meaningful friendships.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the language-rich environment. Even the youngest children develop a wide vocabulary as they use words such as 'passenger' when role playing with cars. Older children use language such as 'cone' when describing the shape of their models. They learn that text has meaning as they play with magnetic letters. They identify and name familiar letters as they start to sound out words. This helps to create a secure foundation to support future learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They readily share and take turns with ease. They notice when their friends have less play dough than themselves and offer some of their own. They demonstrate positive behaviours as they wait patiently for friends to finish with tools before asking if they can use them. Children develop resilience as they persevere with tasks that they find difficult, such as opening screw-top lids. The childminder allows children time to have a go at new tasks before encouraging them to ask for help. This promotes early problem-solving skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her curriculum. She uses assessment accurately to identify children's next steps, taking into account the sequence in which they learn. The childminder knows children well and incorporates learning opportunities into activities of interest. However, the childminder does not keep her professional development up to date. Although children are making good progress from their starting points, additional professional development would enhance the quality of teaching. This will support children to reach their fullest potential. n Children have lots of opportunities to gain an understanding of early mathematical concepts. They explore numerals and find the number that represents their age. They practise their counting skills as they count to correspond to the value of 10. Children explore the properties of shape in their play, identifying that a triangle has three sides. They use language such as

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'enormous' as they add more dough to make their cake bigger. This helps children to gain essential knowledge that they need to support their future learning. n The childminder uses story times to enhance children's knowledge and understanding of safety. For example, she reads a story about the importance of

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16 May 2023 listening and how this can help to keep children safe. She encourages children to consider past experiences of when they have listened well to instructions, such as when using scooters on outings. Children thoroughly enjoy interactive story times as they listen intently and predict what will happen next. This helps children to think critically and connect their learning in a range of ways. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their fine and gross motor skills. For example, they use large arm movements when painting fence panels with water. They squeeze, roll and add small resources to dough, strengthening their hand control and developing pre-writing skills. Children have fun as they follow instructions during dance. They jump over imaginary puddles, clap to make the sounds of thunder, and kick as they splash imaginary water to music. They move their bodies, practise their balance and coordination, and strengthen their

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core muscles. This helps to prepare children with the skills that they will need to be successful learners in the future. n Children learn about what makes them unique and take into account the likes and dislikes of others. For example, when choosing resources, they consider the preferences of those who have not yet arrived. Children are compassionate and show a keen interest in significant life events. For example, children excitedly share their news about the birth of a sibling. They listen to each other respectfully and ask about relatives that have recently been unwell. This helps children to feel validated and valued. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents, promoting a two-way flow of information. This helps her to gain a deep understanding of children's individuality. She provides parents with regular updates on their child's care and progress. Parents speak positively about their children's development and what

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they have learned during their time with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed in keeping the children in her care safe from potential harm. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge and demonstrates a secure understanding of signs that may indicate a child welfare concern. She demonstrates a secure understanding of the role of child protection agencies and the procedures to follow should she have a safeguarding concern. This includes allegations against household members. The childminder has appropriate documentation in place that enables her to access guidance and agency contact details easily. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to identify and minimise potential risk to children. The childminder provides a secure environment where children feel safe.

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should:

16 May 2023 n utilise professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294152 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10276547 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 4 Date of previous inspection 20 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Bitterne Manor area of Southampton. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification. She receives funding to provide free early education for children's learning, development and care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 carried out a learning walk with the childminder, discussing the curriculum that she provides for the children. n Observations were carried out by the inspector of the childminder interacting and communicating with the children. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times and reviewed written feedback from parents. n A sample of documentation was reviewed, including suitability checks on household members.

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Inspection activities

16 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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Inspection activities

16 May 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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