Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 December 2015 24 February 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 regularly evaluates the effectiveness of her provision and makes certain that it meets children's needs.  The childminder demonstrates a warm and caring manner towards children. Children relax in her presence and behave in a way that shows they feel safe and secure.  Children behave well. They treat others with courtesy and respect, and look after resources carefully.  The childminder teaches children effectively. She encourages them to explore resources and activities in ways that develop their observations and extend their learning. Children make good progress as a result.  The childminder responds to children's physical and emotional needs effectively and sensitively. Children learn good habits, such as washing their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While most activities capture children's attention, there are times when the children find it difficult to concentrate.  Children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others is not as well developed as other aspects of their 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

 further develop strategies to promote children's concentration during activities  further develop children's understanding of different cultures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the setting and spoke to the childminder when it was appropriate to do so.  The inspector observed some daily care routines, including the provision of snacks.  The inspector sampled children's records, a range of policies and other documents.  The inspector toured areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the record of parental views collected by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this to provide care and activities that meet children's needs well. She makes good use of training to ensure that her provision remains up to date and is of good quality. The childminder continually looks for ways to improve her practice; for example, she has substantially revised the presentation and use of resources. As a result, children access resources and make independent choices more effectively. The childminder works well with parents and other pre-school providers to meet children's needs. For example, she communicates regularly with parents to ensure that they work together to promote children's learning and well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder gives a high priority to work in this area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes, listens and responds to children. She enables children to pursue their interests, supports their discoveries and develops their understanding well. The childminder presents children with activities that typically stimulate them and extend their learning. For example, during the inspection, the childminder engaged young children in a gluing and sticking activity. This activity developed their knowledge of shapes and colours, and enabled them to practise sticking techniques well. The childminder regularly assesses children's needs and progress, and plans for their next learning carefully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder models gentleness and consideration in her relationships with children. Children feel secure and demonstrate high levels of confidence as a result. The childminder observes when children are becoming hungry or tired and responds quickly to meet their physical and emotional needs. She has high expectations of their behaviour and develops children's sense of responsibility well. For example, children spontaneously tidy up after themselves due to the childminder's clear communication of her expectations. The childminder promotes healthy eating and helps children develop their understanding of how to look after themselves. She encourages children to behave respectfully towards others and teaches children about the differences between right and wrong.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and learn effectively. They make good progress over time and are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153371 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 841913 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 24 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in the Christchurch area of Dorset. The setting operates between 7.30am and 6pm on weekdays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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