Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 29 June 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

 The childminder listens carefully to children's ideas and supports them to build on their skills as he asks questions that support and encourage children's thinking skills.  Children quickly grow in confidence and form strong relationships with the childminder. This supports them to feel secure and happy during their time spent at the setting.  The childminder and co-childminder evaluate all aspects of their setting daily and make changes to help improve outcomes for children. For instance, they consider children's interests when planning activities.  Children gain a good awareness of how to keep healthy. For example, they discuss dental hygiene and know why it is important to brush their teeth to remove food and keep them clean.  Children have excellent opportunities to be physical, inside and outside. For example, they enjoy practising throwing and catching a ball and can confidently steer their ride-

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage all children to engage and share with each other in creative experiences.  The childminder is still embedding his new systems for observing and assessing children, and not all parents consistently share what their children are learning at home, to help him plan more precisely for children's individual needs.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to encourage all children to engage in and share creative experiences  continue to embed the current systems for observing and assessing children and consistently encourage parents to share what their children learn at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled policies, procedures and documentation.  The childminder showed the inspector his systems for recording children's development and sharing the information with others.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children inside and outside.  The inspector took into consideration the self-evaluation provided at the visit.  The inspector spoke to children and observed them at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if he has concerns about a child's welfare. He has addressed all the actions and recommendations from the previous inspection. For example, he consistently reinforces good hygiene routines and accurately monitors attendance. Great care is taken to make sure children play in safety in all the environments they use. For instance, he thoroughly checks the garden for any potential hazards before children go outside. The childminder and his co-childminder have effectively implemented systems to support them in monitoring children's development. On occasion, they use two assistants and they monitor their practice and keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder and his co- childminder have good organisational skills. Their well-planned daily routines enable children to grow in independence and explore the play environments safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's achievements in his home accurately. He interacts with children enthusiastically and encourages and praises their ideas. For example, during a den building activity, the childminder challenged children's thinking using skilled questioning to extend and build upon their knowledge. He also used a torch with a child to encourage them to use their imagination and describe what the shadows looked like. This was extended with discussions about light and the sun as the child questioned how a shadow is made. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. He takes the lead in exchanging and recording information with parents to share what their children do with him and his co-childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and behave well. The childminder is a good role model for children and uses new knowledge well, such as from training. For example, he reinforces children's awareness of why it is important to express their views and to respect each other and their differences. Children enjoy being physically active and exploring. For example, an outing to search for fir cones extends children's knowledge of their world around them and provides an opportunity for them to learn new language. They climb on tree stumps, practise balancing, and have space to move freely and experiment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children feel very safe in this welcoming environment. They are curious learners who are confident to try new experiences. Children make good progress from their starting points and are exceeding expectations in their physical skills. They develop good communication skills. They share and take turns well. Children learn how to become increasingly independent and are gaining the skills to prepare them for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472418 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1057964 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. There are two assistants that are available to work when needed. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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