Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 3 December 2012

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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

 Children are confident and independent from a very early age. They are settled and happy, choosing their play and exploring their environment. The childminder and her assistant are caring and support children's personal, social and emotional development well.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities that enable children to make good progress. Even very young children are motivated, particularly enjoying good opportunities to learn outside.  The childminder and her assistant support children's language development very well. For example, they talk to children clearly as they play, ask effective questions to help them think and introduce new vocabulary.  Children behave well. They are learning to share and take turns, with sensitive guidance from those who care for them. For example, the assistant encourages them to use 'kind hands' and gently explains how they can play together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder regularly shares children's progress with parents, but she does not provide suggestions of ideas to extend children's learning at home.  Occasionally, the childminder does not adapt activities as well as she might to match children's age and stage of development.

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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 and ideas to enable parents to extend their children's learning at home  ensure activities are adapted effectively to match children's age and stage of development consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed all areas of the home and garden used for childminding.  The childminder spoke to the childminder, her assistant, and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the interactions of the childminder and assistant with children as they played.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training and have a secure knowledge of what to do if they have concerns about a child. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant well. They work closely together and take time to discuss children's learning and care, for a consistent approach. Training with the local authority has enabled the childminder to improve and simplify her observation and assessment process. The childminder encourages parents to share their views to contribute to her self-evaluation. Since the last inspection, she has improved the way that she monitors children's progress, and this is effective. In addition, children have more opportunities to enjoy books and stories to encourage their learning. The childminder provides an email diary for parents so they know about their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant engage children well. They plan a broad range of activities to enable children to develop the essential skills they need for the next stage in their development. Very young children make marks with chunky crayons on paper and with chalks on the paving stones outside, in preparation for writing. Counting is a regular part of children's everyday experience. For example, the childminder helps children to count their fingers. The childminder encourages children to learn through testing their ideas, such as seeing what happens to the water when they add different coloured powder paint. The childminder and her assistant provide a varied range of activities to support children's physical development. For example, children learn how to turn the tap on the water butt to fill their watering cans, or roll the hoop to each other, trying to catch it before it falls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be independent from an early age. For example, children choose their toys, butter their crackers, and attempt to put on their shoes with little help. Children have close and warm relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Adults make nappy changing time a positive and happy experience. They sensitively talk to the children, encouraging them to chat and sing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in good-quality play experiences that help them prepare for the next stage of their learning. They measure the tomato plants, watch the growth of the tadpoles they care for, and enjoy listening to stories and pointing at the pictures. Children learn to share and be kind to each other. For example, older children pass their younger friends a piece of orange at snack time. Children have the confidence to explore and experiment, such as trying different sized bubble wands in the bottle of bubbles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444784 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1049560 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bournemouth. She cares for children each weekday from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder works with an assistant and both hold a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children aged two and three 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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