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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming setting for the children. Children feel safe and secure and will confidently approach the childminder for help and support. The childminder encourages children to independently access activities. She plans activities that follow children's interests, such as Christmas activities. Children seek out the childminder to show her their accomplishments and encourage her to take photos. This shows that children have a sense of pride in their achievements. The childminder is always praising the children, which makes them proud of their work. The setting allows for children to move freely and to make their own choices safely. For example, children can access the toilet when needed. This helps to promote children's independence and allows them to understand their own needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and qualifications to provide an ambitious curriculum. She constantly extends children's learning and prepares them for the next stage in their development. For example, the childminder organises activities which encourage children to play alongside each other and use their imaginations and problem-solving skills. This helps children to develop their social skills and play collaboratively.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her skills to plan and extend learning for the individual child. For instance, she buys special resources to support children's difficulties and to help them progress in their learning. The childminder plans each activity with a process in mind that will teach a specific skill, such as cutting. This means that children are developing and those skills are secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for behaviour. Children behave very well and follow rules, especially when going out in the community. They visit local parks, playgroups and use public transport. The childminder teaches children about risks and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they identify hazards together, such as rubbish on the floor. The childminder takes children on these outings to teach them about how to behave in different environments. n Children have lots of opportunities to extend their literacy skills. The childminder provides a range of resources, inside and outside, for children to use to draw and write. Children enjoy writing their names, using pens and chalks. They have access to a range of books that are suitable for their age and stage of development, such as books that contain sensory pictures and rhymes. The childminder also takes the children to the local library for story times. Children

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need to do better?

have an interest in literacy and enjoy these activities. n The childminder provides children with healthy, balanced meals to help promote their good health. Children independently feed themselves, but they sometimes

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need to do better?

12 December 2024 forget personal hygiene routines. For example, they forget to wash their hands before eating. Therefore, the childminder needs to teach the children the importance of following good hygiene routines so that they can fully understand the impact on their health. n The childminder has extensive knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has experience working with different agencies. The childminder uses specific funding to support children who need it. She buys specific resources to help children feel more comfortable. This can be for general day-to-day objects, such as pillows, or for items to help them achieve further in their learning, such as training scissors. This helps all children to develop in their learning. n The childminder ensures that any assistants working with her are supported. She keeps up to date with her professional development. For example, she is

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undertaking training on schemas. This helps the childminder to understand patterns in behaviour during children's play. The childminder continues to develop her teaching skills and is reflective of her own practice. This has a positive impact on children's learning and development. n Parents explain how the childminder goes above and beyond for the children and their families. Parents have chosen to send their children to the childminder over other settings. Parents watch their children thrive in her care and say that their children can now overcome difficult situations with ease. Parents express how happy their children are. Their children's communication and language have progressed extensively due to the activities they take part in with the childminder, such as rhyme times and story times, and also through the interactions they have with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance hygiene practices to help children understand the importance of good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538770 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10363996 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 5 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status and employs an assistant. She is eligible to provide funded early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 December 2024 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

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