Childminder in Dorset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 January 2016 4 June 2009

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming environment where children share lots of laughter and affection with her.  Children make good progress in their learning and the childminder regularly checks to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their development.  The childminder monitors children's safety and welfare extremely efficiently to help keep them safe and secure in all areas of her provision.  The childminder provides a good range of outdoor play activities for children to explore freely and to contribute to their good health and all-round development.  The childminder has addressed the recommendation from the last inspection successfully. She has established very close working partnerships with other settings children attend to help her meet their needs consistently.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children who are more able to solve simple mathematical problems for themselves, to extend their learning further.  The childminder does not update self-evaluation regularly to identify more areas for further improvement and to include the views of all parents.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend opportunities to promote the mathematical development of more able children even further  develop self-evaluation to identify more areas for future improvement and to include the views of parents more effectively.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of her role and responsibilities to promote children's welfare. This includes the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child. The childminder meets regularly with external professionals to keep up to date about changes to requirements and legislation. She attends ongoing training courses to improve her knowledge and skills and to meet children's needs well. For example, she uses information from training to promote specific aspects of children's communication and language skills more effectively.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and development successfully from the start. She interacts with sensitivity and skill in children's play to keep them interested, engaged and challenged. The childminder plans exciting challenges to help each child make good progress in their learning. She adapts activities well and supports children closely to help them achieve at their own pace and to enjoy new experiences. The childminder promotes children's language well. For example, she asks children questions in their play to encourage them to think and recall events and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development exceptionally well. She keeps parents very closely informed of their children's day to day well-being and routines. Parents regularly share information about their children's learning at home and family events. The childminder uses this information to update their learning assessments. Children are developing extremely positive attitudes and excellent behaviour. They show care and concern for others, learn to respect one another's lives and beliefs and have exemplary manners. Children show a fascination for the natural environment. For example, they collect natural resources, grow plants that they learn to name, care for and study with magnifying glasses.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and motivated learners. They confidently lead their own play and exploration and manage tasks extremely well for themselves to promote their independence. These skills help to prepare children effectively for their future learning and starting school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY102235 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 826298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Ferndown, Dorset. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday. The childminder is accredited to receive funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5