Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/06/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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

 The childminder plans and provides a wide range of activities to enhance children's development. Consequently, they make good progress in their learning.  Children build secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This supports the children's confidence and builds their self-esteem.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and carers enabling them to be fully involved in their children's care and learning.  Children benefit from going on a broad range of outings in the local community and further afield.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Younger children do not always have the opportunity to choose to use a range of creative materials independently.  The childminder has some systems to share information with other early years providers. However, they are not fully effective to support every child who attends another setting.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 completed observations with the childminder and her assistant in the designated play room and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors spoke to the childminder and her assistant at different times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's records including their learning journeys and information regarding the suitability of her assistants.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires prepared for the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her family in Southbourne, in Dorset. The childminder lives in a ground floor flat and there is a garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She works with an assistant. There are currently 11 children on roll, three of these are in the early years age group. The childminder and her assistant are qualified in early years to level 3.

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

 review the opportunities for younger children to independently access a range of media to support their own creativity and imagination

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

 strengthen the systems to share information with other early years providers to enable a consistent approach to children's learning.

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who attend

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They benefit from additional support from the childminder's assistant. This enables children to build secure relationships and become confident and independent learners. The childminder gathers good quality information from parents prior to the children starting. This makes her aware of their individual likes, preferences and achievements at home. This enables the childminder to plan relevant activities from day one, enabling children to make the most progress in their development. The childminder completes observations and assessments on a regular basis. She uses this information and the parents' knowledge of their children to effectively plan the next steps in children's learning and development. The childminder displays her planning so that parents can be involved in their children's learning. There are good systems in place to complete the progress report for children aged two years.

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who attend

The childminder provides an interesting and stimulating environment where children can make good choices in most areas of their learning. There is a craft room where the childminder provides some interesting resources to support children's creativity. However, the childminder chooses when the children use this room and so children cannot independently choose from media such as paint, shaving foam, dough and sand. Children are reliant on the childminder incorporating these activities into the planning. This does not fully promote the younger children's independence and encourage them to make choices in their creative development.

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who attend

Children's communication and language is progressing well. The childminder has completed training to support her in this area of learning. Children benefit from the childminder role modelling good language and through singing songs and listening to stories that the childminder reads well. During activities the childminder and her assistant constantly talk to the children and encourage new words. For example, they sing a song about a spider. Children smile and try to copy the words and actions. Children benefit from well-planned activities in the fresh air. They plant bulbs in compost inside wellington boots. The childminder attaches the boots to the fence so that children can look after the bulbs and observe how they are growing.

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who attend

Children go on a wide variety of outings in the local community and further afield, for example, to Monkey World, the country park and Moors Valley. The childminder takes photographs of the children involved in these activities. These are displayed on the wall to encourage children to talk about what they have done and what they enjoyed the most. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning or the move to school, building their independence and confidence in new situations.

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

Children are comfortable and relaxed in the childminder's welcoming environment. The childminder and her assistant support children in building warm and trusting relationships. This enables the children to grow in confidence and become independent learners. The childminder has created an environment where young children can choose from most of the broad range of toys. The majority are stored in low-level units with photographs and labels to help children make choices. There are numerous coloured posters covering a wide variety of subjects such as the solar system, shapes and numbers. Lots of photographs of children involved in activities promote children's sense of belonging. They all have their own name cups, individual towels to help them feel secure.

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

Children benefit from healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder is careful to take into account any dietary needs and preferences. Children are encouraged to try new foods. There is good discussion about healthy options to promote children's awareness of how to maintain healthy lifestyles. Children follow good hygiene routines and clear nappy changing procedures mean that children are comfortable at all times. Home routines with regard to feeding and sleeping for the younger children are followed closely. Children learn about safety through discussion and the childminder and her assistant are positive role models. Young children are taught how to come down the steps safely. They benefit from lots of praise and help as they learn new skills. For example, toddlers hold out their hand to the childminder to support them as they toddle down the grass bank.

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

Children's behaviour is good given their age and stage of development. They learn because the childminder displays visual prompts of the 'golden rules' and discusses the boundaries and expectations. The childminder and her assistant consistently praise children, giving them clear messages about acceptable behaviour. Consequently, children show consideration to others and are polite and well mannered. There are good systems in place to support children who are learning English as an additional language. This includes obtaining keywords and dual language books and working closely with parents.

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

The childminder supports children's physical development well. They visit parks where they can climb, run and slide. Younger children are encouraged to learn to climb up and down the steps safely and competently. They use sit and ride toys with increasing confidence, moving forwards and backwards with skill.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has completed training and has devised clear policies and procedures to support her practice. The childminder and her assistant place a high emphasis on providing a safe and secure environment while allowing children to take controlled risks. The childminder has recently renovated the garden, creating a welcoming and safe environment where children can explore and investigate. The childminder completes risk assessments for all areas that are used by children and the various outings. This supports the childminder in keeping children safe.

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provision

The childminder monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision. She uses visits from the local authority, and discussions with her assistant and other childminders, to gain ideas and learn good practice. Parents' views are gathered through questionnaires and frequent discussions. The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of her strengths and the areas she would like to develop to improve outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has a lot of experience in working with young children and there is clear monitoring to make sure all children make good progress.

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provision

The childminder builds secure relationships with parents and carers. They are provided with quality information on the childminder's service through daily diaries and informal discussions. The childminder also shares useful childcare information on subjects such as speech and language and behaviour management. Parents report that their children are progressing well. They feel the childminder has a 'professional approach and nothing is too much trouble'. They are impressed with her 'organisation and care of the children'. The childminder has basic systems in place to share information with other early years providers or professionals. However, these are not consistent for all children who attend different settings, to fully support their learning and development.

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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 action. 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 EY452888 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 894996 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

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