Childminder in Portsmouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will implement her curriculum. She talks about how she will support children's development across a range of educational programmes. In particular, she describes how she intends to support children's personal, social and emotional development, for example by teaching children how to resolve conflict and understand their emotions. n The childminder understands the importance of assessing what children know and can do. She explains that she will make assessments of children's starting points and conduct daily observations so she can track progress. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's developing skills over time. She describes how this will help her to extend learning, where appropriate, or address any concerns in children's development. n The childminder describes how she will support children's behaviour. She explains how she uses encouragement and praise to engage children. She

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understands the importance in building positive relationships with children. In addition, the childminder researches how she can further develop her approach to positive behaviour management. She describes trying new strategies that she feels impact positively on children. n The childminder explains how she will build effective parent partnerships. She understands the importance of sharing children's achievements with their families. She recognises the value in celebrating children's individual cultures. The childminder talks about how she works collaboratively with parents to learn what is important to their children. She describes how she will keep parents updated about their children's development through daily communication. n The childminder values continuous professional development. She talks about the impact that training has had on her, such as in mathematics. She explains how this has given her practical ideas on how to consistently embed children's

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knowledge of shape and number. In addition, she has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date with recent training. The childminder hopes to further develop her professional skills in supporting children with additional needs. n The childminder makes thorough risk assessments of her home. She identifies areas of potential risk for children and explains what she will do to ensure children's safety.

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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 EY540219 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10375753 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Southsea, Hampshire. She intends to operate all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder will provide government funded early education for children aged from nine months. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her plans for supporting children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she will ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion on how she intends to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

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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