Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2015 5 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder accurately monitors and promotes children's learning in close partnership with parents. As a result, children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder promotes children's self-confidence and independence. This prepares children well for their future learning and school readiness.  Children form warm and trusting attachments with the childminder who they cuddle into when tired or needing reassurance. Consequently, they feel secure and explore with interest.  The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children and helps them to learn about keeping themselves healthy and safe.  Children behave very well. They are developing positive attitudes towards one another and show extremely good manners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always engage younger children successfully in using tools to keep them interested and involved when completing tasks.  The childminder does not regularly provide younger children with everyday objects and natural resources to explore and learn more about the world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 support younger children more effectively to use tools and complete tasks for themselves  maximise opportunities for younger children to explore a greater range of everyday objects and natural resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans exciting projects, such as gardening activities to promote children's understanding of growth, healthy eating and physical development. For example, children planted seeds to grow fun vegetables, such as striped tomatoes, and tended to fruit and vegetable plants in the garden. The childminder interacted skilfully to extend activities and challenged children well. She asked lots of questions to encourage them to share their views and knowledge, and to learn new words such as the names of different fruits. She provided tools for them to use such as watering cans, spades and cutlery. However, the childminder missed some opportunities to encourage younger children to use tools in these activities to keep them engaged and interested. The childminder uses play and everyday routines to teach children about number and shape. For example, she counted and named shapes with younger children in books and songs. She challenged older

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who attend. This is good

children by asking them to name less familiar shapes and to learn new shapes, such as semi-circles. This good quality teaching broadens children's learning experiences throughout the day.

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good

Children benefit from vibrant play areas in which they choose from a wealth of activities which promote all areas of their learning. Children explore different materials in sensory and creative activities indoors and in the garden such as sand, bark, water and stones. However, younger children do not regularly explore everyday objects and natural resources to use their senses and to learn more about the world. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual needs and routines consistently from the start. She displays many photographs of each child throughout her home. For example, children excitedly looked at their family trees which record their family members and the names they use. This promotes all children's emotional well-being extremely well and helps older children to learn about one another's lives.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to help safeguard children's welfare and the correct procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. The childminder monitors the quality of her provision well. She has completed a written self-evaluation and works closely with the local authority. She attends many training courses to increase her knowledge and skills. As a result, she has enhanced children's healthy lifestyles and the range of learning experiences. The childminder successfully engages parents in sharing their views of her provision. They state the childminder is always loving and caring towards their children who greatly enjoy the range of activities, outings and projects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278539 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 833497 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. The childminder is accredited to receive funding for the provision of free nursery education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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