Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 November 2015 Not applicable

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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 supports children in learning about healthy lifestyles. They talk about germs and the importance of washing hands. Children have many opportunities to play in the outdoor environment in the fresh air.  The childminder is very committed to training and increasing her knowledge and skills. She constantly reflects on her provision to identify her strengths and areas to improve.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She supervises them and teaches them how to use the equipment safely.  The childminder has a particularly well resourced outdoor environment that enables children to explore and investigate the wide range of resources.  Children have particularly good opportunities to learn about numbers and shapes. There is a wide range of resources to support children's mathematical development. For example, the childminder numbers the chairs and encourages children to choose a

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gathers information from parents but often this relates to welfare needs rather than their progress or achievements at home.  The childminder does not always use every opportunity to promote children's literacy development in preparation for future learning.

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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 review ways to support parents in being fully involved in their child's learning  make full use of all opportunities to incorporate mark making to further promote children's early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector completed observations of the childminder and children at play in the lounge.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including self-evaluation documents, children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector gained the views of parents from written information provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice through training, and by talking to parents, children and early years professionals. For example, during discussions with other childminders, she learnt about a programme to support children's communication, which she is now implementing. The childminder is proactive in attending training on a wide variety of subjects to enhance outcomes for children. The childminder monitors the educational programmes and children's progress well to ensure there are no gaps in learning. The childminder works closely with parents, particularly when their children first start attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good teaching methods to enable children to progress well in their learning. She plans and provides activities tailored to children's individual needs. For example, children show interest in letters and she provides a wide range of activities, such as printing using letters, reading alphabet books and doing alphabet puzzles. This supports children's early literacy skills well. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments and uses the information to provide parents with a termly progress report for their child. Parents comment that the childminder is very professional and well organised, providing lots of different experiences for their children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from good opportunities to play and exercise in the outdoor environment. They learn about healthy lifestyles, know and understand about germs and the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times. Children behave well. The childminder effectively supports children with minor disputes. Children talk about the boundaries and expectations to enable them to understand. Children learn to respect and value others in the community. For example, they attend several groups where they socialise with others. The childminder supports them in celebrating various festivals to help them gain an understanding of the wider world. Children learn about safety. The childminder is a positive role model and talks to them about how to use equipment safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points. They are well prepared for the move to school. They enjoy a wide range of activities and are becoming confident and independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448998 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 905776 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Christchurch, Dorset. The childminder may provide overnight care. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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Telephone number

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