Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2016 29 November 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

 The childminder treats children with a warm and encouraging manner. Children settle easily and are relaxed and secure in her presence.  Teaching is good overall. The childminder engages well with the children and enables them to learn well.  Children demonstrate polite and respectful behaviour and treat each other well. They enjoy each other's company and play happily together.  The childminder checks children's progress carefully and makes good use of her understanding. For instance, she uses her observations of children to identify the skills they need to develop further.  Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder regularly monitors her provision to ensure it meets children's needs. For example, she has used her evaluations to improve the effectiveness of the outdoor area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are a few times when the childminder misses opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning further.  Sometimes the childminder does not encourage children to think and talk about what they are doing and contribute their own suggestions and ideas.

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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

 seize all opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning further  encourage children to think, talk about and express their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and spoke to the childminder when it was appropriate to do so.  The inspector observed some daily care routines, including the provision of snacks.  The inspector sampled children's records, a range of policies and other documents.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to parents and looked at the record of parents' views collected by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of her training and qualifications. She has achieved a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and developed her skills in behaviour management. Good partnerships between the childminder, parents and other providers help to meet children's needs. For example, the childminder shares information with parents so that they can work together to support children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to proceed should any safeguarding concern arise. She assesses possible risks carefully and checks that her premises and resources are as safe as possible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder often teaches children in ways that support good learning. For example, during the inspection the childminder encouraged children to identify different features of various soft toys and count them accurately up to 20. Children develop skills in independent learning. They enjoy the activities on offer and concentrate on them for long periods of time. For instance, children developed and extended a game pretending to phone each other for a considerable period of time. The childminder provides a suitable range of resources and checks that her activities cover all subject areas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children cooperate, take turns and share resources and activities well. They are considerate towards one another and help each other to stay safe. Children controlled their movements so they did not bump into each other by accident while using a small bouncy castle. The childminder encourages children to respect each other. She helps them to develop their understanding of different cultures and customs. The childminder encourages heathy eating and makes sure that children are given healthy foods. For example, she discusses lunch box choices with parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very confident and highly motivated. They engage with activities wholeheartedly and learn, progress, and achieve well. Children develop skills in mathematics, speaking and listening, physical movement and social skills. For example, children were able to describe the characters and personalities of various soft toy characters. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358172 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1049000 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Poole, Dorset. The childminder operates between 9.30am and 2.30pm on Wednesday and Friday. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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