Childminder EY406139

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2016 11 March 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 helps all children achieve well. She plans activities based on children's interests and individual needs. Accurate observations and assessments help to clearly identify the next steps in children's learning and to build on what they already know.  The childminder reflects well on the quality of her provision to drive improvement. She has made improvements since the last inspection, including providing the children with a more stimulating environment in which to play, learn and explore.  The childminder has a calm, sensitive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. She encourages children to be thoughtful and kind to others, and treats them with respect. Children are confident, settled and form secure relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents, to promote children's care and learning. She shares information with them about their children's day, the progress they

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This provision is good

are making and how parents can support their learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully develop children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and their traditions and customs.  The childminder does not consistently use all opportunities to help children learn how to use technology and the internet safely, to build on their good safety awareness.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to fully develop their awareness of diversity  strengthen children's understanding of using everyday technology and the internet safely, to further develop their understanding of personal safety.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as confirmation of the suitability of the childminder and other adult household members, and evidence of training.  The inspector observed the children engaged in activities and evaluated the quality of teaching.  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 the written comments that parents provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to identify and report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She manages risks effectively to help promote children's well-being. The childminder is vigilant as children play and helps them to understand dangers well overall. The childminder effectively identifies her training needs, and enhances her skills and knowledge, so that children benefit from good-quality teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans activities around the children's interests and makes the most of their emerging ideas as children's play develops. Her support helps children to extend their thinking even further. At the inspection, children explored the properties of play dough as they added sticks and paper sails to make boats. Younger children enjoyed blowing the sails to make them move. Activities, such as these, help to develop the children's creativity and their hand and finger control. The childminder builds well on children's developing understanding of colours, numbers and shapes, through different activities. She works well with parents to gather information when their children first start. She uses regular observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and plan well for their individual needs. She works closely with other settings children attend to promote continuity in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is clear about her expectations of children's behaviour and helps children learn to behave well. For example, children say 'please' and 'thank you', respond to requests and learn to share and take turns. The childminder helps them gain social skills and develop wider friendships; for example, as they enjoy engaging with others at playgroups. The childminder continually helps children to become increasingly independent; for example, as they readily help to set out and tidy away activities. Children's sense of responsibility and self-awareness is developing well and the childminder prepares them well for their future learning. Children's understanding of staying healthy is effectively promoted through daily routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress through engaging in good learning experiences. For example, they increase their vocabulary while sharing stories and extend their physical skills as they play on the slide. Young children concentrate very well on things that interest them. They show determination and positive attitudes towards learning and to new experiences. They develop the confidence, skills and competences to help them when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406139 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1049339 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Burton, near Christchurch in Dorset. She operates her childminding service from Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 5.30pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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