Childminder in Dorset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2016 3 October 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 and her co-childminder have a positive attitude towards their work. They attend many relevant courses and network meetings to keep up to date with current legislation and to improve their knowledge.  The childminder builds good bonds with children. She is friendly and caring, and spends time playing and talking with children in a positive way. Children are happy, secure and ready to learn.  The childminder continually evaluates her provision, with her co-childminder, to improve practice and the experiences that they offer children. Parents contribute their views and suggestions, which they use to strengthen their self-evaluation process.  The childminder uses meaningful praise and encouragement to support children's good behaviour. Children are confident and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem.  Children have a wealth of interesting activities and resources to choose from. They are

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This provision is good

challenged, motivated to learn, and make good progress in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to develop children's awareness of healthy lifestyles.  Younger children have few opportunities to explore and experiment with a wide range of media.

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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 learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles  enhance opportunities for children to explore and experiment with a range of media through sensory exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection and works closely with her co- childminder, sharing ideas and developing practice. This has helped to improve the observation and assessment process, including the progress check for children aged two years. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about their welfare. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She identifies gaps in learning and successfully supports children to make good progress. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and involves them well in their children's development. Parents comment positively on the quality of care that their children receive and the good communication with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is welcoming and interesting. Children actively explore and independently engage in a range of activities. The childminder follows the children's lead in play. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to support learning in all areas. For example, children who love dinosaurs are given dinosaur resources, such as cutters and mats, during a play dough activity to engage and motivate them to join in. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children. She plans appropriate next steps for their learning, taking into account their interests and developmental needs. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language development. For example, during play she role models simple words and narrates what children are doing. She asks appropriate questions that help to extend children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play and explore happily and with confidence. They have secure relationships with the childminder and are pleased to arrive at the setting. Children are well behaved. They are kind and considerate to each other. The childminder acts as a good role model and offers gentle reminders to encourage positive behaviour. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to explore the world around them. For example, they engage in regular physical activity outdoors and enjoy outings in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are polite, friendly and engage enthusiastically in enjoyable activities with the childminder. All children make good progress and gain the skills needed for their next steps in learning. Children are creative learners and develop critical thinking skills. For example, young children spend a long time persevering with managing simple tasks and are very proud of themselves when they have completed them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409020 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1049349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She works with her co-childminder, who lives in Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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