Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2016 22 October 2015

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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

 The childminder has worked hard to overcome weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She has a clear focus on making improvements and continues to develop her provision, which benefits children's outcomes.  Children are happy and settled. They have positive relationships with the childminder and her family, which helps to create a strong sense of security and emotional well- being.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows children well and continually assesses and supports their learning and development effectively.  Strong partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend contribute towards providing consistency for children's care and development. The childminder shares children's successes with the parents on a regular basis and gets them actively involved in their learning.  The childminder interacts positively with children, helping to support their

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This provision is good

communication and language skills effectively.  Children move around confidently as they independently select their toys and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, older children do not show a clear understanding of the needs or abilities of younger children during the play activities.  The childminder does not always use opportunities to develop children's mathematical learning fully, such as incorporating size, shape and number in activities.

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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

 ensure children's different learning abilities and development are not affected by the older children  make full use of all opportunities to encourage children's mathematical development and extend their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, including jointly considering the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records and assessments.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision and read comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her provision. For example, she has updated her documentation to ensure all the required records are in place. The childminder continues to evaluate her provision well and implement new play activities. For instance, she is reorganising her outdoor play space to offer children a greater variety of play opportunities. The childminder reviews children's progress effectively to ensure there are no gaps in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about procedures to follow in the event of a welfare concern. When working with an assistant the childminder is aware of the need to monitor and support their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and she plans activities that are enjoyable and interesting. For example, children show great enthusiasm as they work alongside their friends to help make dough. They show good physical control as they manipulate the dough and use the cutters to create various objects. The childminder encourages children to work things out by themselves and introduces new words to help build on children's vocabulary. For instance, children learn to solve problems as they identify that their dough is too sticky and they need more flour. Children enjoy exploring with paint outside. The childminder adds resources to offer children greater challenge and extend their learning experiences. Children learn about their local community and socialise with other children, such as when they go on regular outings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a welcoming and well-resourced environment. The childminder makes sure that all children receive her individual attention. Her warm and caring manner helps children to build trusting relationships. The childminder teaches children about the need to share and respect others during activities. For example, children understand that they need to take turns when mixing ingredients during the baking activity. Children are gaining an understanding of keeping safe, for instance, they know to hold on when playing on the garden swing, to prevent them from falling. The childminder helps children learn ways to keep themselves healthy through her daily routines and practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's setting. They are self-assured and move around with confidence to select their play activities. Young children show developing independence in managing their personal care needs. For example, they learn to put their shoes on when going outside to play. Children gain essential skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300197 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1057687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in Charminster, in Dorset. The childminder cares for children every weekday throughout the year. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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