Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/03/2014 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 takes care in getting to know each child well. Consequently children are confident and settled as they play and explore.  Children are well supported in their acquisition of language. They express themselves confidently as the childminder engages in activities with them and provides opportunities for children to use emerging words and sentences.  The childminder is well-qualified and uses the knowledge and skills she has acquired through training to support children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Whilst activities follow children's interests and learning needs, resources are not always used effectively to fully challenge children as they explore and learn.

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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 compulsory part 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 children in their play and interaction with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in ongoing discussion with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's information and development records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her partner and their young child in a house in Throop, Bournemouth. The whole of the property is available to minded children and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a cat and two aquariums of tropical fish. The childminder attends toddler groups and activities in the local area. She visits the nearby library, woods and park on a regular basis. There are currently five children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder cares for children all year round Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 6.30pm. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two.

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

 enable children to explore and learn more effectively through more focused use of resources.

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who attend

Children benefit from effective partnership working between the childminder and their parents. This means that before children start to attend her home she is well informed about children's routines, likes and dislikes. Consequently, children are confident and secure within the home, exploring freely. Through the daily sharing of information, verbally and written, children are fully supported in their learning and make good progress. Children's interests are shared and planned for and this results in children who are eager to play and learn.

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who attend

Children are well supported in their use and acquisition of language. The childminder provides a warm, nurturing environment in which children are confident to express themselves. Signs and photos are provided which support children's attempts at communication. Children are carefully listened to, which means they feel affirmed and confident to try new words. The childminder responds to children's conversation using words to clarify, and open questions to stimulate further language for thinking and communicating.

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who attend

The outdoor space is particularly well used and children enjoy a creative and varied environment there. For instance, a game of splashing in puddles following a brief downpour of rain is extended using an earlier interest in fish. The childminder offers resources to the children so that they can explore fish swimming in rain water. This leads to a sharing of ideas which the childminder further develops using words such as swim, sinking, floating. Words are used effectively to describe what is taking place, adding to children's vocabulary.

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who attend

The childminder captures children's achievements and observational moments to effectively plan for children's next steps. She identifies their interests and uses these to build on and further extend their experiences. For instance, as a child shows an interest in building using wooden blocks the childminder introduces counting as a new block is used. This adds to the child's delight and they begin to anticipate the next number as it occurs until enough bricks have been placed for the tower to be knocked down. Through repetition of this activity children are encouraged to explore numbers and counting as well as continuing to develop their physical skills. However, there are times as the day progresses when the increasing volume of resources being used leads to a dip in children's ability to focus. This results in lost opportunities for deep level learning and exploration.

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who attend

Children take pride in their accomplishments and enjoy looking at their learning journals and the many photographs that capture their experiences. Through the journals children's progress across all areas of development is clearly identified and next developmental steps planned with success.

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

The childminder promotes children's ability to make healthy choices providing a wide variety of fruit at snack time. Children are enthusiastic as they select their chosen fruit and show an active interest in each others choices. They are encouraged in their independence as they attempt to cut the fruit themselves. The children enjoy discussing their choices and engage positively with the childminder as she uses words to describe the different fruits selected. The childminder is a good role model, showing concern and care for each child and also the family pets. Children are encouraged in their curiosity as they greet and gently stroke the cat. As a result, the cat responds positively to them, purring loudly and staying near, and they are clearly delighted to be the cats 'friend'.

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

Children are happy, settled and emotionally secure. Relationships with the childminder are good. The childminder supports and promotes each child's personal, social and emotional development and gives praise to individual children. The childminder manages behaviour giving clear explanation and then distraction to engage children positively. As a result children respond quickly and positively to instruction.

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

Children enjoy accessing the outdoor space and are able to choose when they would like to go outside, which means that they benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. As children make choices from a range of permanently available activities, additional resources are added as the childminder responds to children's emerging interests. For instance, the children show a keen interest in the tropical fish tank. The childminder offers a bowl with blue strips of paper to each child and they are invited to add a number of different paper, plastic and clay fish of varying colours. Children are keen to explore their own fish tank and take great interest in the differences of each fish they have selected. This leads to a wide ranging discussion of the differences of each fish such as big, red, fat. This means that children are supported to learn in the environment of their choice.

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provision

The childminder ensures that her home is safe, secure and well prepared. She is fully aware of her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children. Necessary checks for all members of the household aged 16 years and over have been carried out. The childminder makes parents aware of her clearly written safeguarding policy. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures through her previous work experiences and more recent training and is able to identify possible symptoms of children at risk, knowing how to respond to any potential concerns appropriately and swiftly. She supervises children well and ensures that doors are secure and stair gates closed. The childminder requests confirmation of identification of visitors and uses a sign in book noting all visitors to the home. A range of clearly written policies effectively reflect the service the childminder provides and the way in which children's needs are met.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her practice using a self-evaluation form. Through this she has been able to identify areas for improvement such as snack time, which now reflects the improvements identified. Using these reflections the childminder has made adjustments to further improve children's experiences whilst with her. The childminder is keen to continue developing her practice and is working towards Bournemouth quality standard, having completed the first section. She also belongs to a support group for local childminders and recognises the valuable means of support this offers her in her practice. The childminder obtains the views of parents using parent questionnaires and has made changes to the way in which information is shared in order to better reflect parents' preferences.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is seen clearly underpinning all her records of children's development. This means that children's progress is clearly identified and achievements captured. It also means that any areas in which children require additional support to make good progress are also clearly defined and activities planned to further support the children's learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY465389 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 932322 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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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