Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Outstanding 1

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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 is sensitive to children's individual physical care needs which she meets well. She helps children of all ages form strong emotional attachments with her.  Children benefit from the interesting environment and the excellent range of high- quality, easily accessible resources that promote active learning well.  The childminder completes ongoing assessments on the children. She uses these successfully to plan stimulating play activities that support children's learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children enjoy freshly cooked nutritious meals made from organic ingredients. They develop healthy eating habits that promote their good health.  An effective partnership with parents includes a well-established two-way exchange of information. This supports consistency for the children and their learning at home.  The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates her childminding provision to

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This provision is good

identify areas for improvement accurately.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Tthe childminder's programme for children's mathematical learning is not as strong as other areas of learning. She does not make the most of opportunities to incorporate counting, number and other mathematical language through during play activities.  The childminder's expectations of the younger children are sometimes too high. She does not always pitch planned activities, such as learning about the weather and days of the week, at a level they understand, so they are less interested at group times.

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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

 strengthen the use of mathematical language through activities and routines to enrich children's learning in this area  review the planned adult-led activities that children do together to make these more appealing to younger children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children during play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and discussed the children's activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documents provided by the childminder, including the developmental records for the children.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her practice and meets requirements.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of stimulating and interesting play opportunities, both indoors and outside. Children are confident and motivated to learn as they eagerly explore their environment. The childminder's positive interaction skilfully engages children in purposeful play. For example, younger ones are fascinated to feel different textures of objects in a basket. Older children have great fun investigating natural resources, including water and sand. They experiment with weight and volume. They enjoy painting. They develop good coordination as they use a variety of tools to scoop, pour and make marks. Children enjoy action rhymes, hearing rhyming words to underpin their eventual reading skills. The childminder allows children to follow their interests. She continually talks to children to develop their ability to communication. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's progress helping them to

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who attend. This is good

support children's learning at home. Children gain the skills they need for their move to school.

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outstanding

The childminder works closely with families to find out about each child's individual needs and routines, which enables children to settle well. She shows deep concern for children's feelings, providing reassurance for new and less confident children. Children benefit from her care and nurture and become self-assured. The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She involves children in her risk assessments of the play areas to teach them how to keep themselves safe. Children are encouraged to become independent; they help set the table at mealtimes and pour their own drinks. This independence prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. They have positive relationships with others. They know how to take turns proudly telling others, 'I'm sharing' and wait to use the water jug. The children enjoy a variety of challenging activities outdoors, which promote their good health and physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities under the safeguarding and welfare requirements, which she implements consistently well. She makes good use of her qualification. She safeguards children well, providing secure and safe premises. The childminder updates her knowledge of her role through ongoing training. She continually adapts the play areas to improve children's learning experiences. She works closely with her assistant organising training to support his professional development. She checks the quality of her assistant's practice. This means that children benefit from consistent good quality care and interaction. Parents comment positively on the childminder's provision and how she offers 'a delicious menu'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444302 Local authority Poole Inspection number 889026 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Poole. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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