Childminder EY390431

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder and his co-childminder work closely together to provide children with a variety of experiences to motivate their play. Children are keen to learn and concentrate well in activities that interest them. They develop good attitudes to learning and are keen to take part in new activities. The childminder focuses on helping children to develop good speaking and listening skills. He recognises the benefits of continuing to extend children's language skills during activities. This helps children to develop a good range of vocabulary and supports them to be confident and articulate communicators.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops warm, trusting relationships with children. They enjoy his company and relish opportunities for him to join in with their play. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe in the childminder's care. They behave well and are kind and caring as they play cooperatively together. For instance, children take turns with toys, and the childminder helps them to resolve small conflicts well. Children learn about valuing the needs of others and develop good personal, social and emotional skills. This helps children to learn what they need to know to be ready for moving on in their learning, when the time comes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a safe environment for children to play and learn. Since the last inspection, the childminder has moved home. He has completed robust risk assessments to identify and minimise any potential risks to children to keep them safe. The childminder completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. He also talks to his co-childminder to share any new ideas or knowledge she has gained. n The childminder has a good relationship with the children he cares for. He finds out about children's individual interests and takes the time to provide activities which children are keen to take part in. For instance, children enjoy exploring ice as they try to 'rescue' favourite characters. They notice the effect of the water they pour on their frozen ice, as the childminder helps them to talk about the changes their actions make. Children concentrate well in the activity. However,

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need to do better?

the childminder does not consider how activities can be planned to incorporate the next steps for children, to focus more precisely on what he wants children to learn next. n Children benefit from a wide variety of opportunities to learn about the community they live in and to gain an understanding of different cultures and communities beyond their own. For example, children learn about Chinese New Year, try different cultural foods and learn about how other people celebrate special events in the wider world. This helps them to gain an understanding of, and respect for, others.

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need to do better?

27 January 2020 n Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They develop strong bonds with the childminder, who provides good levels of care to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder uses frequent praise to develop children's self-esteem. Overall, children are confident and willing to manage some age-appropriate tasks independently. For example, they learn how to tidy away toys and enjoy learning how to use a knife to spread butter on their crumpets. Good daily routines help children to learn about being healthy, such as regular exercise and the importance of clean hands before eating. n The childminder uses good opportunities to develop children's literacy skills. He reads favourite books to children and incorporates opportunities to bring stories to life using puppets. He uses these opportunities to help children think about what might happen next, as children think through and answer questions.

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need to do better?

Children gain good language skills and confidently to share their own ideas. n The childminder keeps a close eye on the progress children make. Parents speak positively about the regular exchanges of information they receive to keep them informed of their children's progress. They value the good care the childminder provides, which contributes to the good progress children make. n The childminder provides a curriculum which incorporates all areas of learning. However, at times, opportunities to teach children mathematics, particularly around recognising numbers and counting, are not supported as fully as possible.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of his role and responsibilities to keep children safe. He makes good use of new knowledge he gains from training to keep up to date with local safeguarding procedures. The childminder knows how to identify and report any child protection concerns. He has broadened his understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder is organised and ensures children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. He supervises children vigilantly during activities and visits away from his home.

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should:

n enhance planning even further and focus more sharply on children's next steps in their learning and development, to help children make even better progress n develop opportunities during children's play and routines to extend their understanding of early mathematics, to enhance their knowledge of numbers and counting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390431 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10136780 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire. He works with another childminder. He offers care Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm, throughout the year. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. He receives government funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises where childcare is provided and viewed the resources available. n The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder, following the observation of activities. n Parents shared their written views on the childminder's setting, which the inspector took account of. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

27 January 2020 27 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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