Childminder EY450898

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2017 21 January 2013

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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 is enthusiastic and friendly. He creates inviting, comfortable surroundings where children can safely play and explore. He offers children a wide range of high-quality resources, both inside and outdoors.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form secure bonds and positive relationships with him and his co-childminder. Children are confident and articulate during their play. They interact positively with their peers and visitors.  Good settling-in procedures are successfully matched to each child's individual needs. This ensure that children are ready for the move from home to the childminder.  Partnerships with parents are effective, with good relationships being established from the start. The childminder shares daily information with them about children's care, well-being and achievements. He effectively supports parents to continue with children's learning at home. For example, he suggests books to read or songs to sing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly teach children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others to raise their awareness of diversity.  Sometimes, identified next steps in children's learning are too broad to enable the childminder to plan precisely enough so that they make even better progress.

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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

 provide children with even more opportunities and experiences to increase their awareness of diversity in the wider world  make sure children's next steps are specific and achievable, in order to plan more precisely for their future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children. She checked evidence of the suitability of household members and looked at a range of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. He supervises them well and carries out daily safety checks to ensure risks are eliminated. For example, he checks to make sure the garden is secure and that all toys are fit for purpose. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms to look for that may indicate abuse or neglect. He understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in his care. The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to provide good-quality care and education. There is a robust set of policies and procedures in place to minimise risks to children when they are in the setting or on outings. The childminder attends relevant training and holds regular meetings with his co-childminder to identify areas for development and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in his care well. He regularly checks their individual progress to identify any gaps in their learning and development. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that builds on children's interests and skills. He joins in with play activities to extend their learning. For example, he models how to use tools, such as rolling pins and shape cutters. Children enthusiastically make marks with chalk and play number games. They work together, think and predict as they piece together large puzzles. Children use their imagination as they pretend to use drills to repair the playhouse. Young children proudly build small towers with bricks. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and speaking skills. He adapts language to support younger children's understanding and repeats and corrects words they say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well and they demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides them with healthy meals and snacks. Children spend lots of time outdoors in the garden being active. They develop social skills as they regularly attend toddler group sessions and visit places of interest in the community. Children behave well. The childminder uses effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and raise their self-esteem. Children learn to share and take turns, which helps them to develop their understanding of how to play well together. Babies and young children sleep safely and peacefully in comfortable surroundings. The childminder regularly checks on them to ensure they are safe and well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and acquire the key skills required in preparation for school. They are keen and enthusiastic learners who explore a wide range of activities available to them. Even very young children are beginning to learn some boundaries. Children enjoy listening to stories and are beginning to give meaning to the marks they make. They are learning mathematical concepts, for example, they learn about shape and space as they mould dough and cut out shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450898 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 1066139 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. He operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He works with a co- childminder. The childminder offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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