Childminder EY467042

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 29 April 2014

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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 happy and settled in the childminder's care. They enjoy their play with him and each other, and they develop good social skills.  The childminder supports children's communication development well. For example, during story, time he introduces the names of new fruits and animals, and encourages children to recall where they have seen real giraffes.  The childminder seeks information from parents about their children before they start in his care to help them settle quickly. Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides and children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects on his practice, for example, by thinking about how he could change and improve experiences and outcomes for children. He makes plans for ongoing developments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's daily routines interrupt children's play and learning with some unnecessary waiting.  The childminder has not fully developed the outdoor area to provide all children with enough opportunities to extend their learning outdoors.

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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

 review and make improvements to the daily routines to ensure children are able to be fully engaged in their play and learning and are not kept waiting unnecessarily  enhance the outdoor area further to support and challenge each child's learning and development, particularly those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, his co-childminder and children as they played. She listened to their interactions and talked with them at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took note of parents' written views.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and his co-minder work effectively together to support children's learning and development. The childminder keeps his skills and knowledge up to date, for example, by sharing good practice and changes to early years practice with his co-minder. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands his responsibility to keep children safe and promote their welfare at all times. He knows the procedures to follow if he has any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in his care well. He makes accurate observations of children's learning which he effectively shares with his co-minder. He monitors the progress children make and plans experiences and activities to extend and support children's learning. For example, children enjoy playing with dough, which helps to support their hand-muscle development and future handwriting skills. The childminder helps develop children's thinking skills. For instance, he asks older children questions while they play and listens to their responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children and they behave well. They enjoy his playful manner and seek him out to share their experiences. For example, young children snuggle in to the childminder as they enjoy song time. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For example, he provide children with nutritious meals and snacks, and talks to them about drinking water to stay healthy. Children learn about life cycles, growth and change, such as, when they grow vegetables with the childminder at the allotment. Children have frequent opportunities to learn about diversity in the wider world, for example, when they visit the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn about taking turns and sharing toys as they play. They develop good manners and are confident to explore happily in the childminder's care. Children independently manage personal- care skills, such as putting on their coats and shoes. They understand simple rules and the boundaries in place to help keep them safe in the setting and on outings. Children enjoy listening to stories and taking part in activities, such as song time, with enthusiasm. Children learn many useful skills to help support their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467042 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1069621 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. He lives in the Oakridge area of Basingstoke, Hampshire. The childminder works with a co-minder. He provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder 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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