Childminder 100292

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 25 October 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 make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to monitor children's development and help them achieve the next steps in their learning.  Children form very warm and trusting relationships with the childminder, who works closely with parents to meet children's needs consistently and well. Children take comfort in her cuddles when they need reassurance or become tired.  The childminder provides gentle and consistent messages to help children learn about positive behaviour and what is expected of them. Children help willingly when asked and they learn to respect one another's feelings and choices.  The childminder engages in professional development to extend her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends local courses which have helped her to improve the quality of her teaching and to extend children's independence further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities for children to hear and use the names of shapes during everyday activities, to support children's mathematical development fully.  The childminder does not consistently support children to follow their interests and take their ideas as far as they can, to encourage their creativity fully.

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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 hear and use the names of shapes during everyday activities, to develop their mathematical skills still further  provide even more support for children to follow their interests and take their ideas further, to extend their creativity fully.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to support children's welfare. This includes knowing how to respond in the event of a concern about a child and meeting the requirement to keep accurate attendance records of all children. The childminder evaluates her provision and works closely with other local professionals to make ongoing improvements to children's care and learning. For example, since the previous inspection, she has introduced more activities to help children explore and learn about their own lives and the cultures and beliefs of others. She now uses observations of children to accurately assess their learning and to provide activities that help them make good progress in all areas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming play environment for children, with a good range of activities and space for children to play freely. Children choose toys for themselves and lead their own play confidently. The childminder supports their communication and language development well. She joins in with children's play to encourage them and to talk about what they are doing. She challenges children well and introduces them to mathematical language and ideas as they play. For example, she helps children to practise counting in all areas of play and, as children enjoy water play, she helps them to compare quantities and the sizes of the bubbles they blow. She provides new tools for children to use. For example, children learn to use spray bottles and then enjoy spending long periods in the garden, confidently watering plants and toys with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from exciting play areas and they move confidently between the playroom and garden as they choose where they play. The enjoy lots of activities to support their physical development and health. Children challenge themselves and test out their physical skills on climbing apparatus, and they play energetically in the garden as they chase bubbles and use tools to explore water and sand. Children take an active role in daily routines. For example, they choose and help to make their own healthy snacks, such as toast, under the childminder's close guidance and supervision. She provides consistent reminders to help children learn about keeping safe in the kitchen, on outings, and in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from the start. They develop self-confidence and independence and competently manage many tasks for themselves. Children develop good skills for their future learning and are well prepared for moving on to school. For example, they develop positive attitudes and social skills, communicate confidently and take a pride in their own achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100292 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1048537 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1982. She lives in Bournemouth, Dorset. The childminder offers care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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