Childminder in Dorset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 2 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel at home and learn through play.  Children make good relationships with the childminder, her family and one another. They learn to recognise emotions and feelings and respect others.  The childminder observes children's play and achievements and assesses their stage of development effectively. She regularly shares information with parents about children's progress.  The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents and other early years professionals, which enable her to meet children's individual needs well.  The childminder reflects on her provision to help identify areas for development. She seeks parents' views and listens to what children have to say.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to introduce new words and offer explanations during children's activities. For example, at the inspection, she missed the chance to explain symmetry as children painted paper butterflies.  Although the childminder raises children's awareness of diversity around the world, she does not always link this to experiences of members of the group.

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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 opportunities for children to hear and use new words to develop their knowledge and understanding further  strengthen children's understanding of people's differences and the wider world, with particular regard to people they know.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder organises her home effectively to meet children's needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about child protection issues and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder monitors children's development effectively, which enables her to identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly. She regularly updates her knowledge in order to continue to develop her provision. The childminder has reviewed and adapted children's progress records after attending a training course. This has made information clearer for parents and easier for her to plan activities linked to children's next steps.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She provides a stimulating environment with a good range of play equipment and resources that children select independently. The childminder plans a broad range of activities linked to themes and children's interests. She adapts activities to promote children's learning priorities. Children are keen to take part in both adult-led activities and those that they choose themselves. At the inspection, children enjoyed making books about themselves, sticking in pictures depicting their interests and preferences. Children were excited to play in the garden, where they played throwing games and experimented by filling and emptying containers with water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and secure. The childminder gets to know them well as individuals through observations and information from parents. The childminder teaches children to take turns and share equipment. She praises them regularly, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop a strong sense of belonging, for example, as they look at photographs of themselves and their friends displayed in the childminder's home. Children learn about safe routines for crossing roads and how to behave in an emergency. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day and learn about the benefits of healthy eating. They understand good routines for personal hygiene and learn how to stay safe in the sun.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They become increasingly independent in making choices, developing practical skills and caring for themselves. The childminder provides various experiences that help develop good social skills and build confidence. Children are learning to recognise their written names and to be responsible for their belongings. They show a keen interest in mathematics, frequently counting and measuring various objects. All this helps children to be prepared well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144184 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1026227 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Colehill on the outskirts of Wimborne, Dorset. The childminder provides childcare from Monday to Thursday all year round, with the exception of her holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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