Childminder EY479143

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not make effective use of his observation, assessment and planning systems. He does not always plan activities that provide sufficient challenge for children. Children do not make the best possible progress in their learning.  Play activities and experiences do not always fully engage children or follow children's interests. Some children quickly lose interest and become distracted.  The childminder does not make the best use of all areas of the play environment to increase children's learning experiences.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding of numbers, shapes and sizes during activities.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form secure attachments. The childminder interacts with children in a friendly, caring manner, helping support children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder has a clear understanding of his responsibility to provide children with a safe and secure environment.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. He makes sure the parents are kept well-informed about, and involved in, their children's care and well-being.  The childminder provides children with appropriate messages to help them learn how to manage their behaviour and play together well.  The childminder works together with his co-childminder to review their childminding provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve observation and assessment systems to plan for children's individual learning needs and help children move on to the next steps in their development and make the best possible progress 06/05/2016

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Due Date

 provide children with a good range of challenging and enjoyable experiences across all areas of learning. 06/05/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 review how the different play areas are used to make sure all children have sufficient space to play and explore  provide more opportunities to develop children's understanding of mathematics through the activities and routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector discussed the systems used by the childminder to evaluate his provision, and comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear on the procedures to follow if he has concerns about a child's welfare. He continually reviews risks in the environment and gets the children involved in helping to keep the play space safe. For instance, children are encouraged to help put away the toys and keep the areas tidy. The childminder recently introduced new systems to help monitor children's progress. However, he does not use the information effectively to have a significant impact on children's development. For example, activities provided do not always engage children fully and some children get bored. The childminder does not always allow children to follow their own interests. For example, children have to wait for specific 'reading time' to have a book read to them. The childminder has a positive attitude to continuous improvement. He links closely with his co-childminder for support and advice, to help him reflect on aspects of his practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder gets involved in children's play, promoting conversation appropriately to help develop children's communication skills. Children concentrated carefully to build and construct the blocks. They giggled with excitement as they balanced the blocks and created taller and taller structures. Some children worked together to hold the tower of blocks for each other, showing consideration towards their friends. The childminder praises the children, which helps build their confidence and self-esteem. However, he does not model counting, numbers and sizes in the play activities to help extend children's learning fully. Children have access to resources to help promote their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder is caring and sensitive to children's individual needs. He liaises closely with parents to gain information about children's capabilities to help children settle. The childminder teaches children how to keep safe. For example, he reminds them to hold on to the bannister when walking down the stairs. Children are able to safely access the toys and resources. However, the childminder does not always make the best use of available space. For example, at times, it is quite chaotic as the activities are confined to one area, reducing the play experiences for children. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns in their play. Children show they understand and respond well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are happy and settled. They develop some suitable skills to help them become independent learners; for example, they learn to manage their self-care skills. However, children are not challenged sufficiently in their learning to make sure they are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. This means that children do not always make the best possible progress in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479143 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 981018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in Bournemouth, Dorset. He works with another childminder at his address. The childminder's service is open every day, all year round, including before and after school.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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