Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/01/2015 15/12/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 provides a safe and welcoming environment, where children learn through play.  The childminder monitors children's play and achievements well, which enables her to plan challenging activities to help them make good progress in their learning.  Positive partnerships with parents contribute to the childminder meeting children's individual needs effectively.  The childminder keeps up to date with changes and improves her knowledge so that she continues to develop the service she provides for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always help children to learn the correct version of the words they use.  The childminder does not always use a full range of mathematical language during children's activities to extend children's understanding of shape and position.

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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 observed children's activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's activities and progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation that included policies and children's progress records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of parents' views obtained from the childminder's questionnaires.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives with her husband and teenage daughter in a house close to the centre of Poole, Dorset. Access to the premises is via several small steps. The childminder uses mainly the ground floor of her home for childminding, with toilet facilities available on both levels. She provides sleeping facilities on the first floor. There is a rear garden available for outdoor play activities. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She provides free early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. There are currently five children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder works with an assistant when needed. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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

 develop consistency with encouraging children's language skills by repeating words in full so they can hear them correctly

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

 extend children's understanding of mathematics by using language that relates to shape and position more often during their play and routine activities.

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who attend

Children are happy in the care of the childminder. She provides a warm and welcoming home where children learn through play and exploration. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She supplies a good range of play equipment and resources, arranged so that children can make independent choices to extend their own play. The childminder uses a clear system to monitor children's learning and progress effectively. She seeks important information from parents, about children's activities at home when they first start. This enables her to identify their starting points for learning. The childminder uses her observations of children's play and achievements successfully to plan for the next steps in their learning and development. She shares her assessment records with parents on a regular basis and offers ideas for extending their learning at home. For example, in

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who attend

the term children are due to start school, she suggests ways to develop their independence by practising dressing and undressing with the school uniform.

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who attend

The childminder plans a broad range of activities according to children's interests and developmental needs. She takes children out on a daily basis to various local venues to extend their learning. For example, when children show an interest in trains, she takes them to the local train station. She supplies notepads and pencils so that they can record how many trains they have seen. The childminder regularly takes children to groups where they develop social skills as they meet other children and make friends. Children take part in activities, such as singing and listening to stories in a group. This provides them with opportunities to develop confidence in situations similar to those they will experience in pre-school or school.

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who attend

Children enjoy using their imaginations as they act out real life and imaginary situations. The childminder joins in their play to help extend their language skills and understanding of the world. She names objects, people and actions and encourages conversations about various topics. However, she occasionally she repeats children's words back to them, rather than using the correct version. For example, at the inspection, she missed the opportunity to repeat the word eggs, when children talked about 'eggies'. The childminder encourages children's awareness of number through counting objects during their play, such as model eggs or trains in a book. She enables children to experiment with capacity by filling and emptying containers. However, she does not always use mathematical words during routine activities or children's spontaneous play to extend children's understanding of shape or position.

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

Children are happy and confident in the care of the childminder; they develop good relationships with her and one another. The childminder finds out useful information from parents to enable her to meet children's individual needs and help them feel secure. Children develop a strong sense of belonging because the childminder makes them feel welcome and displays photos of the children and their artwork in her home. Children like to look through their progress record books, identifying their friends and recalling previous activities they have enjoyed together. The childminder provides familiar routines and clear explanations, which contributes to children behaving well. She encourages them to take turns and think about the effect of their actions on others, using role play to extend their understanding. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements regularly, which boosts their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder helps children to be aware

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

of their own safety as she reminds them about safe ways to behave and move around.

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

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyle well. She plans daily fresh air and exercise through walks and outings. Trips to play parks provide challenging equipment to promote children's risk-taking and physical skills. The childminder enables children to make choices from healthy options at meal times and teaches them about the benefits through discussion and stories. The childminder helps children learn good procedures for their personal hygiene and independence in managing their clothes. This all helps children to develop skills for the future and starting school.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is clear about her responsibilities when using an assistant. The childminder implements clear policies, which she shares with parents, to promote children's welfare and safety. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments, which help her to provide a safe environment for children to play, both at the home and on outings. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. This includes recognising signs and symptoms that would cause concern about a child in her care. She is clear about her responsibilities in following correct procedures to help protect children from harm. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by regularly attending training. The childminder keeps the legally required records, which she completes clearly and stores confidentially. She has a good understanding about how

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provision

children learn through play and real experiences. She knows how to promote good progress in their overall development. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, which gives her an overview of their learning and helps her to identify and address any gaps.

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provision

The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents and other professionals. She supplies important information about her childminding service by way of written policies, a parent welcome pack and discussion. The childminder encourages the daily exchange of information with parents so that she can meet children's individual needs well. This includes conversations and a written daily diary. Parents say that they know that their children are safe and happy. They like the 'relaxed and friendly atmosphere' and appreciate the 'flexible' service the childminder offers to meet their needs. Parents report that their children have made good progress in their language development and confidence since attending.

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provision

The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection, which has improved aspects of children's learning and making choices. The childminder meets regularly with other early years professionals to share good practice ideas. She reflects on her provision to help identify areas for development. For example, she plans to develop the garden to enable the children to use it in all weathers. This will enable those who learn better outside to use the area more frequently. The childminder keeps up to date with changes and increases her knowledge through training and relevant meetings. She has gained an early years qualification since the last inspection. This all helps her to continue to develop the service she provides for children and their families.

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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 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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 109708 Local authority Poole Inspection number 835832 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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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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