Childminder EY295773

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2016 7 July 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has not kept fully up to date with changes to ensure that he is clear on his role and responsibilities, in particular with regard to recent changes in guidance to help protect children.  The childminder does not routinely challenge children's thinking or extend their mathematical understanding through his contact with them. Children do not make as much progress in their learning as they could.  The childminder's arrangements to manage and support assistants are not thorough enough to ensure that they are fully clear on their role and responsibilities.  The childminder reviews his provision with his co-worker and communicates closely with her to ensure that the day runs smoothly. However, he does not always include and evaluate aspects which might help to improve outcomes for children more rapidly.

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It has the following strengths

 Children behave well. The childminder provides children with a safe environment and clear messages to help them learn to play together well.  Children are happy and settled. They build positive relationships with the childminder and each other, which helps to encourage their emotional well-being.  The childminder gives the children regular opportunities to play and explore through outdoor activities and experiences, which develops children's physical health well.

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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

 increase understanding of all aspects of childminding roles and responsibilities, in particular with keeping up to date with safeguarding procedures 29/09/2016

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Due Date

 improve teaching to ensure that all children are challenged appropriately in their learning, to help them move on to the next steps in their learning. 29/09/2016

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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 procedures for the management and support of assistants to help improve their practice  develop effective arrangements to help identify areas that will help to improve the provision more rapidly.

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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 viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records and assessments.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates his provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder generally works well alongside his co-worker and she takes the lead in planning activities and checking children's progress. On occasions, he works with an assistant, but does not ensure that she understands all of her responsibilities. The childminder works with his co-worker to review his provision, but does not always develop clear plans to help identify how provision can improve quickly. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements overall. He knows the procedure to follow if he has any concerns. However, he is not proactive in keeping himself up to date with changes, such as government guidance to help protect children within his setting, in their family or in the wider community. The childminder supervises children appropriately and teaches them how to keep themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder joins in children's play and encourages appropriate conversations. For example, children eagerly explore the various play foods and the childminder names the objects and asks questions. However, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical learning effectively. Children have fun joining in the games outside with their friends. The childminder praises children's achievements, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. However, the childminder does not always adapt activities to provide sufficient challenge for all children. The childminder teaches children about the importance of caring for the play equipment and tidying it away properly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children get plenty of outdoor exercise to encourage their good health. They benefit from regular outdoor play activities, both in the childminder's garden and through frequent outings. The childminder's calm and friendly manner helps children to build trusting relationships. He teaches children the importance of taking turns in their play. For example, children patiently wait their turn to jump over the mat while playing a game outdoors. However, at times, the childminder does not take account of children's differing abilities when planning or devising games. The childminder works with his co-worker to ensure that parents receive daily updates about their children's care and development.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not always make the progress in their learning of which they are capable. However, they develop confidence and some useful practical skills to help prepare them for the next steps in their development. For example, children use the step by the washbasin to wash their hands independently. However, the childminder does not always make the best of the activities and experiences to help children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295773 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1054817 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. He lives in New Milton, Hampshire. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. He works with an assistant on some days during the week.

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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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