Childminder 109770

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 10 May 2013

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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 welcoming and well-organised environment where children feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder develops strong relationships with children. She knows children well as individuals and supports their personal, social and emotional well-being effectively. Children grow in confidence and behave well.  The childminder uses her good knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate activities that motivate children to learn. She takes account of their interests. Children enjoy their play and make good progress in all areas of their learning. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage of their development and the move to school.  The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active. For example, they go on regular outings and visit local parks.  The childminder reviews her practice well. She seeks the views of parents as part of her

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This provision is good

self-evaluation. She has made improvements since the last inspection, such as enabling children to develop and understand the importance of good hygiene routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to encourage children to strengthen their early reading and writing skills.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during play to extend further children's mathematical understanding.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to become more familiar with print and explore making marks in a variety of ways to further promote their early reading and writing skills  extend children's growing understanding of mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household members.  The inspector observed the children engaged in activities and carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following an activity.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection from written comments that parents provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The environment is safe and effective risk assessments help to minimise hazards. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about a child and knows how to refer any safeguarding issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder effectively implements her policies and procedures. These underpin her good practice. The childminder makes good use of her childcare knowledge, gained through her qualifications and additional training, to help children move forward in their learning. For example, she tracks children's progress well, sets appropriate targets and provides further support if she identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other settings the children attend to promote continuity of their learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with parents to gather information when their children first start. This helps her plan appropriately for their individual needs, abilities and interests. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She talks to children continuously and skilfully engages the eldest and youngest children through carefully considered questions. The childminder makes the most of spontaneous opportunities for children to learn through their play. She helps them to follow their own ideas and interests. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed building a model farm and discussing how to care for animals, following a recent visit to a farm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate the strong bonds that they have with the childminder. They are confident in her care and look to her for support and reassurance when needed. Children benefit from clear messages about how to stay safe. For example, the childminder reminds them to hold on to the rail when climbing the stairs. The childminder helps children learn the importance of good personal hygiene routines. She provides nutritious snacks and children are beginning to understand how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The childminder supports children well as they learn to share and resolve differences; for example, when one child has a toy the other wants.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. Children ask and answer questions, and are inquisitive and investigative learners. They interact well with other children and adults. They are developing the skills they need to support them in their next stage of learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109770 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1048580 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 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Canford Heath, in Poole, Dorset. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder provides care each weekday from 8am to 6pm throughout most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early 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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