Childminder EY230763

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 22 June 2015

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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 observes and assesses children's development well. He identifies their interests and uses this information to provide activities that mean something to them. Children make good progress.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how to protect children and keep them safe. If there are concerns about children's welfare, he has clear procedures to follow.  The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and adapts the routine as necessary to meet their care needs well. Children settle well and quickly grow in confidence.  The childminder effectively reflects on his knowledge and is keen to continually develop and improve his own practice. For example, he acts on advice from others to help increase his understanding of children's needs.  The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of how to stay safe and be in good health. For example, he talks to children about the need to put toys

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This provision is good

away to help prevent them from tripping.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to engage parents in supporting, and sharing information about, their children's learning are not far reaching enough.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to effectively enhance children's language skills.

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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

 offer ways to help parents support their children's learning and to share information about children's achievements at home  improve aspects of teaching to enhance the development of children's language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's learning and play.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children.  The inspector checked relevant documentation in relation to safeguarding and children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the importance of keeping children safe and how to respond to any concerns. He risk assesses his premises to keep children safe. Teaching is good and children enjoy a variety of experiences and activities to encourage their development. The childminder works well with others. For example, he liaises with the local school when picking children up to ensure continuity of care. He works well with a co-childminder to assess his own practice to ensure he meets children's needs. Overall, the childminder welcomes the views and ideas from others, including children, to help him evaluate the service he provides and identify any improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assess children's abilities accurately and checks these frequently. If he identifies any gaps in their learning, he puts a plan in place to help them catch up quickly. Children enjoy using their imagination and creative ideas. For example, they pretend to make cups of tea and share these with others, which helps promote their social and emotional skills. The childminder supports children's awareness of the differences within the wider world. For example, he regularly attends a group with children that focuses on different cultures and music. The childminder helps children develop new skills. For instance, children receive praise for trying to feed themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder, who knows them well. He acts as a good role model, offering children gentle guidance and praise. Children are able to move freely between the resources set out in the environment. They listen carefully and are keen to participate in activities. For example, children are able to share books with the childminder to discuss the difference between chickens and eggs. Children develop their independence well, for example, as they are keen to help tidy away toys and take pride in helping to do this. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle, such as ensuring children take regular exercise on the wide variety of experiences they encounter. Children also enjoy regular outings to the park and playgrounds where they have fun practising and challenging their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy learning, and have fun exploring and investigating for themselves. They show an increasing ability to concentrate at chosen activities. For example, children concentrate on being able to dress their own dolls in the role play area. Children learn to see to their own personal care needs, such as washing their hands before a snack and after changing their nappy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY230763 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1091422 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. He lives in Rowner, Gosport. He works with his wife who is also a childminder. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding for the provision of 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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