Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2015 24 April 2012

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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 and welcoming environment, where children make good relationships with her and one another. Children play well together, cooperating and considering the ideas of others.  The childminder knows children well as individuals. She assesses and monitors their development effectively, which enables her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. This attention helps all children make good progress.  Children are keen to take part in a wide range of activities, which the childminder plans according to their interests and development needs. The childminder provides a good variety of outings to extend children's learning in the local community.  Positive partnerships with parents and other professionals enable the childminder to meet children's needs well. The childminder invites parents' contributions to her assessments and supplies resources to extend children's learning at home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder continues to reflect on her provision, seeking the views of parents and children, and makes improvements to benefit the children. For example, she has recently extended the play space. Children have more opportunities to move play equipment around to extend their own learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to explain to children the changes in their bodies after exercise.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage older children to attempt reading letters or words, for example when looking at written instructions.

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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 learn about the effects of exercise on their bodies, to strengthen their understanding of keeping healthy  extend opportunities for older children to practise early reading skills in meaningful situations.

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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 their letters and the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder organises her home well to meet children's needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns. She continuously reflects on her provision in order to develop her practice and improve children's experiences. The childminder continues to develop her childminding role. She has attained an early years qualification since her last inspection. Her increased knowledge has resulted in more opportunities for children to explore and experiment in their learning. The childminder consistently keeps up to date with changes and further develops her knowledge through training. For example, recent training has helped her to develop communication methods with parents. Parents report that they are well informed about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how children learn. She provides a stimulating environment where children are keen to join in and learn through play and exploration. Children use an excellent range of play equipment to extend their own play and learning. The childminder interacts effectively with the children. She promotes children's language skills well. For example, she talks with them as she joins in their play, encouraging them to think, recall and solve problems. At the inspection, children enjoyed making play dough. They looked at instructions, counted, poured and mixed; they noticed the changes happening as they combined ingredients.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder seeks detailed information from parents to enable her to help children feel secure. Children develop a strong sense of belonging. For example, at the inspection, children confidently named their friends as they pointed to the photographs on their individual boxes. The childminder encourages children to take turns, share equipment and care for the environment. She regularly praises their efforts and achievements, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder teaches children to be aware of their own and others' safety, for example, when crossing roads. Children have daily fresh air and exercise to promote their good health. They learn about the importance of healthy eating and how to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop increasing independence in practical skills and caring for themselves. They learn to manage their own clothes and practise good personal hygiene routines independently. Children develop a good understanding of numbers, shapes and measurement; they follow instructions well. They are confident in relating to other people and choosing activities. All these skills help to prepare children well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436700 Local authority Poole Inspection number 824193 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Oakdale area of Poole, Dorset. The childminder provides childcare from Monday to Friday all year round, apart from four weeks holiday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She 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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