Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/02/2013 13/01/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children feel safe and secure and are forming close and trusting attachments with the childminder, and good relationships with one another.  Children behave well and are learning to be polite, kind and considerate young people.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents from the start. As a result, the childminder meets children's needs consistently well.  The childminder interacts with sensitivity, to provide challenge, support and to adapt activities in response to children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always provide sufficient resources to extend every child's creativity and exploration when experiencing new activities.  Children do not always see a reflection of themselves to develop their sense of self and family further. For example, through sharing photographs of children's families, friends, pets or favourite people.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her husband and their three young children in Bournemouth, Dorset. Areas used for childminding include the sitting room, dining room, toilet and kitchen on the ground floor. and the first floor for sleep purposes. The garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has one child on roll in the early years age group.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen further children's creativity and exploration through consistently providing sufficient resources for every child as they experience new activities

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop children's sense of self and family further, for example, through sharing photographs of children's families, friends, pets or favourite people.

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who attend

The childminder plans and promotes children's development effectively from the start. This includes a 'Superstar survey' completed by parents, which provides the childminder with details of their child's interests, needs and family information. The childminder also records observations of what children can do from their first day to monitor their interests and to plan their next steps of learning. As a result, they are making good progress in all areas of learning in relation to their starting points. The childminder interacts with interest and sensitivity in children's play, stepping in to ask questions, to make suggestions and offer support. She responds well to children's changing interests through adapting planned activities and allowing children to lead their play and exploration. As a result, children remain engaged and involved for long periods in most activities.

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who attend

Children are developing good levels of self-confidence, independence and social skills. They enjoy new experiences, which they explore with curiosity and create their own games and ideas. Children play well with others, and communicate their needs and feelings confidently. They talk about what they are making and doing in play and repeat back the new words they learn. The childminder talks in a gentle voice to promote good listening skills and provides children with time to think and answer her questions. These skills help prepare children well for their future learning.

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who attend

Children are developing good early reading skills. They enjoy a good range of books and visit the library to choose books for themselves. They sing favourite songs with the childminder as well as spontaneously in their play. Children are developing a good sense of their local community and the world. They visit local places of interest and attend regular play sessions at groups. They explore growth and living things in the garden. For example, using magnifying glasses to find mini beasts and watering the plants. Children also see a positive reflection of diversity within the childminder's home to develop an understanding of the lives and beliefs of others. However, whilst children are valued as individuals, they do not always see a reflection of themselves within the childminder's home to further develop their sense of self and family.

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who attend

Children benefit from regularly outdoor activities to promote their physical development and health. They run, climb, slide and play ball games in the garden. They also visit the local parks, beach and indoor soft play centres, and dance and march to music indoors. These physical activities also help children learn about keeping safe, such as managing steps, learning about road safety and using larger equipment safely. Children use their imaginations well. They pretend play with role play toys and use their senses in creative activities, exploring different media and materials. For example, they stick oats, husks, herbs and spices onto paper with glue. However, the childminder does not always provide sufficient resources to fully extend every child's creativity and exploration with new activities. The childminder interacts throughout children's play to introduce mathematical language, such as counting aloud, talking about size and naming shapes.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to support children in settling in and feelings safe and secure. As a result, children are developing warm and trusting relationships with her, and the childminder supports them well in the transition from their home into her care. Children are cared for within a clean and welcoming home environment, in which they choose and play with a good range of toys easily for themselves. This supports their independent exploration well. The childminder promotes traditional family values, good manners and a respect for one another. She acts as a good role model with a gentle manner and clear consistent expectations. She offers children encouragement and praise, and time to complete tasks. As a result, children behave well and are learning to be kind and considerate young people.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively. Children benefit from a safe and secure environment and close supervision, whilst also learning to recognise potential hazards to keep themselves safe. Children learn good personal hygiene routines, such as hand washing and eating at the table. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks, and settle well for sleep. This helps to ensure they are well rested and nourished. Children enjoy daily outdoor and active play which promotes their physical development well.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good understanding of the correct safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. She knows to act on any concerns about children and which authority to contact. The childminder implements clear policies and procedures, keeps a record of all visitors and conducts risk assessments. This all helps to further promote children's welfare and safety.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to maintain continuous improvements to the quality of her provision. She has completed the Ofsted self-evaluation form and made several improvements to her childminding provision since the last inspection. She has attended training events and works with the local authority in making further improvements. This all supports her in meeting children's care and learning needs well.

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provision

The childminder has established successful partnerships with parents. She provides parents with comprehensive information regarding all aspects of her provision. Parents' involvement is valued and sought from the start through feedback sheets and questionnaires. This helps to ensure the childminder meets children's needs consistently and improvements benefit those she cares for directly. Parents state their children get 'very excited' about attending and are 'very happy'. They also state they like the 'respect and kindness' provided. Children do not currently attend any other early years setting. The childminder is aware of the importance of forming links with any other settings to support smooth transitions for children, should this change.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321211 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 815080 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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