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

Children are happy and settled. They play cheerfully as they try to fit toy cars and shapes into different containers. The childminder offers children praise and encouragement as they try hard with their activities. She guides their play positively and offers words for the different shapes. Babies have close and sensitive relationships with the childminder. They sit on her lap to look at books and go to her for cuddles throughout the day. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's welcoming home.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that follow children's interests and target their future learning. For example, the childminder carefully prepares a sensory tray with porridge oats and cups for pouring. This is to encourage children to pull themselves up and cruise along surfaces as they explore. The childminder adds cars and diggers to inspire children's curiosity. They smile with joy as they examine the different items that have been added. The childminder is dedicated and engaging. She models how to pour porridge oats into containers, and children copy with excitement. Children demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning as they remain absorbed for long periods.

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n Babies receive plenty of support for their developing language skills. The childminder encourages them to use noises and names for different animals. For example, she clearly introduces a toy lion to children and demonstrates how they might 'roar'. Children smile with enjoyment and begin to imitate sounds for themselves. n The childminder considers how the curriculum supports literacy. She creates a cosy book corner where children enjoy stories together. The childminder recognises the importance of introducing children to books, songs and rhymes from a young age. She reads to them with excitement and enthusiasm. This supports children to begin to develop a love of reading. n Children enjoy playing with bubbles in the well-organised garden. The childminder encourages children to stretch and reach to pop the bubbles. This increases the development of core muscles for young children. They play freely and explore equipment, such as balls as they roll them with the childminder.

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Physical development is supported well. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She models words, such as 'please' and 'thank you', during play and routines. The childminder has clear rules in place that she regularly shares with children. For example, she teaches children to use 'kind hands' and to take turns fairly. This supports children to develop a high level of respect for those around them. n The childminder takes children on outings to build on their experiences. For

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need to do better?

13 February 2025 example, they visit a playgroup to support children's social development. However, the childminder does not fully consider how to include teaching about equality and diversity in her curriculum. This means children do not benefit from experiences to raise their understanding of the wider community to prepare them for life in modern Britain. n Children regularly receive messages that increase their knowledge of personal health. For example, the childminder has a range of resources to support children's awareness of oral hygiene and talks to them about the importance of looking after their teeth. She also provides them with healthy snacks, such as fruit and vegetables. Children are equipped with information that promotes their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n Babies' care routines are managed in a highly respectful manner. The childminder recognises when they are tired and responds promptly. She calmly

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settles babies for a sleep, offering soothing words and cuddles for comfort. Emotional security is promoted well by the childminder. n The childminder works effectively with other early years settings that children attend. She shares information about children's development. Together, they collaborate to plan for children's next steps in learning. This supports children's progress through a shared approach to their education. n Parents are happy with the communication they receive from the childminder. They provide positive feedback about children's care and the outings their children go on to playgroups. The childminder provides parents with information about children's activities during the day. She also keeps them informed about children's learning. Parent partnerships are effective.

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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 the curriculum to fully support children's understanding of equality and diversity and help prepare them for life in modern Britain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541791 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10376069 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 2 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5pm, all year round. The childminder provides government funded early education for eligible children aged between nine months old and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector took account of parents' written views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. 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.

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13 February 2025 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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