Childminder 2677540

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not renewed her first-aid qualification in order to keep her knowledge and understanding fully up to date. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands how she can support children of all ages to make progress in their learning. For example, the childminder speaks about the importance of promoting a language- rich environment and supporting children with their communication skills and understanding. She successfully describes how she will ask targeted questions, when providing interesting books to children. She also says how she loves story telling and is aware this can help to promote children's love of reading. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. She knows how to involve children when planning and cooking healthy

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meals. The childminder also explains how she values the outdoor environment. She describes places of interest to take children to, such as feeding the ducks at a local park. The childminder explains how she would promote children to be independent and confident learners. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She explains how she will share information about children's development with parents through daily conversations and an online messaging app. The childminder describes how she plans to liaise with other professionals at other provisions children attend, for continuity of care and learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's behaviour. She explains that she expects children to share and take turns. The childminder states that she would promote behavioural rules in the setting, such as 'kind hands' and 'share nicely'. The childminder explains that she plans to

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attend training on promoting children's positive behaviour. n The childminder describes how she reviews her practice frequently to ensure that she can offer the best outcomes for the children in her care. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She has undertaken safeguarding training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. The childminder explains what signs and symptoms may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact if she has a child protection concern regarding a child or a member of their family. Additionally, she understands what to do if an allegation is made against her or a household member. n The childminder has taken appropriate steps to ensure the premises are secure. For example, the garden is fenced all the way round and the front door is kept locked to prevent children leaving unsupervised.

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This provision does not meet requirements

28 January 2025 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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Due date

complete an approved course in paediatric first aid. 28/02/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2677540 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10372272 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and secure. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she organises her early years setting, including how she will implement the curriculum. n The childminder discussed her expectations of children's behaviour and how she will implement this into her practice. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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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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Inspection activities

28 January 2025 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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