Childminder in Dorset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 3 February 2010

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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 works closely with parents to promote children's well-being and help them make good progress from the start.  The childminder promotes children's physical development very well. For example, she involves children in preparing healthy meals and provides lots of outdoor activities and physical play.  Children enjoy stories. They choose books for the childminder to read and use toys to get involved in the stories and to learn about taking turns.  The childminder has made several improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has extended the resources and activities for children to learn about the cultures and beliefs of others around the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children in exploring the size and shape of objects to extend their mathematical development.  The childminder does not always provide children with suitable equipment to help them succeed in managing mealtime activities for themselves. For example, children chose to pour their own drinks but were unable to do so using a large water jug.

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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 children's mathematical development by providing more opportunities to explore the size and shape of objects  support children more consistently in managing mealtime activities successfully for themselves.

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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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans interesting activities to help each child achieve their next steps for learning and interacts to support and challenge them well. For example, children dug into soil to find and name toy mini-beasts and hunted around the garden to find natural resources, such as flowers, stones, birds and real insects. The childminder provided picture cards to help children identify what they found. She asked children where they thought they might find more and to talk about what they observed. She extended children's learning by providing magnifying glasses and tools to dig in the soil. Children then copied the childminder as she drew some of the things they found on a blackboard and wrote the names of each alongside. As a result of this example of good quality teaching, children explore with great excitement and remain absorbed in their play for long periods.

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good

Children are motivated and independent learners who show pride in their achievements. They choose toys and books for themselves from a good range of activities in the play room and garden, and are keen to manage many tasks for themselves. This self- confidence and interest to learn prepares children well for their future learning. The childminder helps children to develop positive attitudes towards others. As a result, children take turns, help one another and share lots of laughter together. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home, outings and activities. Children learn about safety in their play and on outings. For example, the childminder encouraged them to run safely up and down the sloped garden and to avoid obstacles. Children visited the local police who talked to them about keeping safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to help safeguard children's welfare. She knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. She attends training courses to extend her knowledge and skills and to make improvements to her provision. For example, she studied self-reflection as part of a foundation degree course. As a result, she effectively evaluates and improves the quality of her teaching and care of children each month. She has also gained the views of parents and, in response, introduced the option of a home visit to support all new children starting with her. Parents' comments on questionnaires and letters praise the standard of the childminder's provision. They state their children have made good progress and the childminder encourages children to develop good behaviour, kindness and compassion.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389312 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 830193 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Blandford, Dorset. The childminder offers care all day from Monday to Friday. 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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