Childminder EY288041

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 16 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 happy and settle quickly with the childminder. They are polite and learn how to behave well and form good relationships with others.  The childminder monitors children's development well. She has a clear understanding of children's interests and learning needs. She makes good use of this information to help plan and provide challenging activities that help children to make good progress.  Children have easy access to a good range of toys and resources. They are able to make choices in their play, helping to support their independence.  Children develop a keen awareness of how to stay healthy. The childminder teaches them positive hand hygiene routines and talks to children about healthy foods.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is unable to locate her first aid certificate. This is also a breach in the requirements of the Childcare Register. However, there is no direct impact on children as the childminder is able to evidence that she is currently part-way through updating her first aid qualification.  The childminder does not always make the best use of all areas in the setting, for example, the outdoor area, to support children's learning.  The childminder does not regularly share information with parents about the next steps in children's learning, to involve them more in supporting children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure all documentation is easily accessible for inspection, with particular reference to evidence of an appropriate paediatric first aid qualification 29/07/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend the range of activities provided outdoors to better support the development of children who prefer to learn in a particular way  provide parents with more information about the next steps in children's learning, to further increase the consistency in the support they offer to children at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects well on her provision to help identify and make improvements. She completes training and seeks support and guidance from early years professionals to help improve the quality of teaching. For example, since her previous inspection she has developed her systems to monitor children's progress more effectively and provide activities that better support children in making good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident understanding of possible indicators that may mean a child is at risk of harm. She knows what action to take and where to seek advice to help keep children safe. The childminder gains detailed information from parents when children first start. This provides her with a good understanding of what makes each child unique. She understands the importance of linking with other professionals involved in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the childminder's enthusiastic involvement in their play. She challenges children effectively to increase their language and literacy skills. For example, as they use the pens, they talk about colours and the shapes they are making. The childminder introduces children to new vocabulary and repeats the words, to help them use longer sentences. Children frequently count as they play with the toys and develop a confident understanding of number order and value.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel welcome and valued in the childminder's home. For example, the childminder displays photographs of children's families and friends. She offers children lots of praise, boosting their self-esteem. For example, as they complete their drawings, she comments positively on the colours and patterns they make. Children form a strong bond with the childminder, which helps them to settle well. She follows their familiar home routines, helping children to feel secure. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns and supervises them well as they play. She teaches them how to stay safe, for example, discussing road safety when they go on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and very proud of their achievements. They listen well and follow instructions from the childminder, such as putting their pen lids on the correct coloured pen. They show how independent they are as they make choices in what they want to play with and open and close containers in their lunch box by themselves. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288041 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1048866 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 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Christchurch, Dorset. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 6pm throughout the year.

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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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