Childminder in Dorset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 14 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 provides a safe and welcoming environment, where children build warm and trusting relationships with her and one another.  Children are keen to take part in a broad range of activities that helps them learn through play and meaningful experiences.  The childminder uses an effective system to monitor children's development, which helps her identify and address any gaps in their learning. Therefore, children make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She regularly updates her knowledge about child protection issues and the correct procedure to follow if she has concerns.  Positive partnerships with parents, carers and other professionals enable the childminder to meet children's needs well. Parents say that they are extremely happy with the provision and comment favourably about the progress they have made.  The childminder reflects on her provision to identify ways to improve children's

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This provision is good

experiences. For example, she has installed patio doors in the playroom. Children now choose to play inside or outside according to their preferences more often.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to enable children to explore and express their own ideas during adult-led art activities.  The childminder does not always use written words and numerals outside to support the children who learn better outdoors.

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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

 extend children's opportunities to express their own creative ideas  extend opportunities for children who learn better outdoors to see and use written labels outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities inside and in the garden.  The inspector talked to the childminder about the children's activities and progress.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, which included children's progress records.  The inspector took account of parents' views, obtained from their letters and the childminder's questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She provides an extensive range of play equipment that children can select to extend their own play and learning. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. She talks with children during their activities, naming objects, describing, explaining and introducing new words. At the inspection, children enjoyed pretend play with a pirate ship. The childminder used words such as 'crew', 'anchor' and 'crow's nest' to extend children's knowledge. She regularly encouraged children to count and solve number problems through games and their spontaneous play. The childminder teaches children about changes in nature. They are keen to harvest plants that they have helped to nurture and are excited to see caterpillars turn into butterflies. The childminder makes good use of the local area to extend children's learning as they meet people, use alternative equipment

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who attend. This is good

and explore features of the environment.

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good

Children are happy, settled and confident. The childminder seeks detailed information from parents about their child's activities at home when they start to attend. This enables her to follow children's home routines and help them feel secure. The childminder teaches children to take turns and take care of equipment. She expects good manners and regularly praises children's efforts and achievements, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop increasing independence in practical skills and caring for themselves. This is all important to help children as they move on to school. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day, and learn about the importance of healthy eating. Regular woodland walks and visits to play parks challenge children to take calculated risks as they develop good physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder organises her home effectively to meet children's needs. She has a good understanding about keeping children safe and how to promote good progress in their learning. The childminder meets regularly with other early years professionals to share ideas about how to promote children's learning. For example, the childminder has introduced resources with colour and song themes to extend children's knowledge and choices. Parents and carers say that they appreciate the effective communication about their children's time with the childminder. They find the childminder welcoming and supportive, commenting particularly on how well their children have developed social skills and language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144198 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 825845 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Corfe Mullen, near Wimborne, Dorset. The childminder offers childcare from Monday to Thursday throughout the year apart from her two weeks holiday. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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