Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 10 May 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has a very secure understanding about how children learn. She uses this knowledge to plan highly imaginative learning experiences for children based on their interests and abilities.  The childminder works closely with her assistant to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. She uses highly effective tracking and assessment systems to monitor children's progress. The childminder takes swift and effective action to adapt and develop learning opportunities to help all children make rapid improvement from their starting points.  The childminder has developed exceptional partnerships with parents, overall. She provides home visits, informative newsletters and regular written assessments of their children's progress.  The childminder and her assistant put children's safety at the heart of everything they do. They have a confident and secure knowledge of safeguarding and implement their

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This provision is outstanding

policies very effectively to protect children's welfare.  Children thrive in the stimulating and welcoming learning environment, indoors and outdoors. They flourish in all areas of their development and are highly confident and motivated learners.  The childminder is highly competent in enabling children who are learning English as an additional language to make significant progress in their communication and language development.  The childminder invites local Reception Year teachers to meet the children before they are due to start school. This proactive and positive approach to working with other professionals helps to ensure that children are ready for school.

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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

 continue to work effectively with all parents to enhance children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and their interactions with the childminder and her assistant inside and in the garden.  The inspector viewed children's development records, comments from parents and sampled a range of required documentation.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children make significant progress in their learning. The childminder observes children from the moment they first start with her and makes accurate and astute assessments of their progress. She swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning and works in close partnership with parents and other professionals to enable children to make the best possible progress. Children who learn English as an additional language benefit from the childminder's use of their home language alongside English to promote their communication exceptionally well. Following training about the benefit of outdoor spaces, the childminder and assistant developed their garden to provide a rich learning environment. Children explore the outdoor area with enthusiasm and excitement, discovering insects under logs and using bug boxes and magnifying glasses to see them close up. They use reference books to see what they have found. Consequently, children's

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who attend. This is outstanding

understanding of the world and interest in books is highly developed. They have excellent opportunities to practise early writing skills as they paint pebbles and write on the blackboard. Children become absorbed in a favourite story as the assistant uses real-life props to being the story to life. Children handle fruits and foods that the caterpillar in the story eats. The childminder and her assistant introduce new words, numbers and colours to extend children's learning effectively. They prepare children extremely well for their move to school.

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outstanding

The childminder and her assistant provide a welcoming family environment where children feel extremely secure and settled. Children are highly confident and demonstrate a great sense of belonging. They learn about healthy lifestyles through discussion and routines, helping to clean the table before snack. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to children's understanding of healthy foods though newsletters and, in the main, this works well. Children learn about staying safe on outings and during daily routines.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder uses highly effective self-evaluation to continually improve her provision for children. She and her assistant are an extremely competent team who meet all requirements. Daily discussions enable the childminder to reflect on and develop practice for herself and her assistant effectively. They both complete regular training to promote their professional development and continually improve outcomes for children. The childminder responds promptly to meet children's needs. For example, she has adapted a room to provide sensory experiences for children with additional needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420244 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 838758 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth. She works with an assistant and is in receipt of funding for nursery education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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