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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children arrive excited and ready to learn. The childminder greets them warmly, and they run into her house to meet their friends. She supports children to settle and places a strong focus on their happiness.

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The provision is good

Children learn well, as the childminder and her assistant provide a curriculum which builds on their experiences. The children have recently visited the beach and collected pebbles, which they have the opportunity to paint. The assistant uses these pebbles to tell a story, based on the children's contributions. For example, children suggest that it is a birthday party, and others says that it is for the pirate. The skilled assistant weaves their ideas into a story, which the children thoroughly enjoy. This builds on older children's imaginations and communication skills as they join in with the storytelling.

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The provision is good

All children benefit from the support they receive to develop their fine motor skills. For example, older children enjoy sorting the range of resources into corresponding coloured pots. Younger children like to push the large trucks along the floor and line them up. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. For example, they concentrate and focus when exploring the large ice cubes. They are keen to see what creatures will emerge when the ice melts.

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and secure, and behaviour is good. The childminder deals with any minor altercations swiftly. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has met all the actions raised at the last inspection. She has developed the learning environment so that toys and resources are available. She now has an assistant, and they work well together to ensure that the requirements are met. They complement each other with the skills and knowledge they have. All required documentation is now in place. n The childminder and her assistant support children's learning effectively overall. They build on what children know and can do. The childminder and her assistant play alongside children and build on their interests and interactions. Older children in particular enjoy involving them in their play and conversations. However, the childminder does not consistently make the best use of the skills of her assistant to support individual children who do not choose to take part in planned activities. There are a few occasions when both the childminder and her

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need to do better?

assistant are focused on supporting a group of children, leaving individual children without any meaningful interaction. n The childminder and her assistant provide children with many opportunities to

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need to do better?

7 August 2023 lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, they encourage children to wash their hands regularly, and they serve nutritious snacks. The childminder has a good awareness of how to support children with allergies and intolerances. She works closely with parents to make sure that allergies are managed, and she ensures that the children's health needs are met. n Partnership with parents is good. The childminder works with parents to support their children's transition to her home. This often includes visits to the children's homes prior to them starting with her. This helps the childminder to get to know the children more and understand how they play in their own environments. Parents report that the childminder keeps them updated on the progress their children make through regular reports. The childminder shares how she supports children's learning and development at home. She sends photographs and ideas

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of what they have been doing during the day so that parents can extend this at home. n The childminder and her assistant have developed good relationships with the pre-schools children attend. This effective sharing of information helps to ensure that they provide appropriate support for children in their care. The childminder is starting to develop links with schools to ensure smooth transitions as children move on to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder works with other agencies to ensure that children with SEND are well supported. Individual plans are in place to ensure that children receive targeted input to meet their needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Since the last inspection, the childminder and her assistant have developed a better understanding of how to safeguard children. They now have a good understanding of the process to follow if they have concerns about a child in their care. The childminder and her assistant are aware of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against them. They understand safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. The childminder and her assistant undertake training to ensure that their knowledge is current. The childminder's home is secure, and risk assessments are in place to support children's safety.

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should:

n enhance the arrangements to support and interact with children at times when those present are engaged in different activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493107 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10282072 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 8 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Southsea, Portsmouth. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant, who is a qualified early years teacher. The childminder receives funding for children aged three and four years.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, assistant and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 August 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

7 August 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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