Childminder EY479143

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2017 11 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are increasingly independent. The childminder offers high levels of praise and encouragement, boosting children's self-esteem and confidence, and encouraging them to try new things.  Children make good progress, particularly with regards to their language development. The childminder supports this aspect of learning very well. He introduces words and poses questions as children explore new resources, such as paint and playdough, increasing their vocabulary and understanding.  The childminder has made good improvements in his practice since his last inspection that have a positive impact on children's learning and enjoyment. He works closely with his co-minder to continue to make changes that improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of children's individual needs and preferences. Children are happy and feel relaxed and comfortable in his care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for monitoring and assessing children's progress are effective in identifying the progress children make and any gaps in their learning. However, the childminder does not make the best use of this information to help identify and provide for the most important next steps for each child's learning.  The childminder does not ensure that parents receive detailed information about children's next steps, to encourage them to further support children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 embed the assessment process further so that information about what children need to learn next is precise, sharply focused and used more effectively to help children make even greater progress  provide more detailed information to parents about the progress children make and the next steps in their learning, to engage them more in children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-minder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a sample of other documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the provider's self-evaluation and feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps his knowledge of child protection matters up to date, such as through training. He understands possible signs that may mean a child is at risk of harm and knows who to contact with any concerns. The childminder provides guidance and training for his assistant and monitors their practice, helping to provide children with consistent support. The childminder and his co-minder reflect on their practice to identify areas for improvement. They share skills and knowledge to help improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has increased his understanding of how to monitor children's progress and provide greater challenge for children by attending training and working closely with his co-minder. The childminder is still embedding new assessment systems to improve accuracy when planning for children's next steps and keeping parents more informed of these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen to be involved in the fun range of activities the childminder provides. The childminder interacts well with children as they play to extend their learning and development. For example, as they mould the playdough he identifies and names the shapes they make. Children use chalks and paints to create patterns, and begin to recognise their own name, such as on the labels on their cups. They experiment with colours and notice how these change as they mix the paints together. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example, he provides push-along toys and encourages younger children to build strength in their legs, helping them to progress to being able to walk when they are ready.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. He is very positive in his interactions, making children feel proud in their achievements. He has a good understanding of children's abilities and learning needs, gained through the information provided by parents when children first start. Children learn about keeping safe and healthy. They follow, and understand the reason for, good hand-hygiene routines. Children are polite and understand how to behave well, helping them to develop good relationships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. They are inquisitive and experiment to solve problems. For example, they try out different pieces of the train track to find the best shapes and sizes for their train to run along. Children become increasingly independent; for example, when changing nappies the childminder encourages children to help pull their clothes back on. This helps them to be ready to manage their personal care needs for themselves when they are ready.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479143 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1057978 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in Bournemouth, Dorset. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, at his address. They employ an assistant to work with them. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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