Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 18 June 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

 Children are happy, settled and content. They have strong relationships with the adults and each other, which helps their physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder supports children's learning well. She provides a broad range of enjoyable and interesting experiences that engage and motivate children to learn. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children have many opportunities to be active and engage in physical play at the childminder's home and when on outings.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder shares information about the children's care and learning regularly, helping to keep the parents well informed.  Children receive clear and consistent messages from the childminder to help them learn to play together well.  The childminder has a positive attitude to the ongoing development of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's mathematical learning and understanding of number are not extended as well as they could be.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to further support children's independence.

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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

 extend children's mathematical understanding more effectively to aid their learning  provide more opportunities to encourage children's independence.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a secure and welcoming environment. She is clear about procedures to protect children and keep them safe and what to do if she has concerns. She uses effective systems to assess children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. Parents get involved in their children's learning, such as sharing children's achievements at home. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice to ensure that children receive good support. She works closely with her assistants to reflect on the success of activities and identify ways to improve outcomes for children. For example, she made changes in her garden so the children could access the outdoor environment all year round.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She interacts positively, for instance, helping children to learn to pronounce words correctly to support their communication skills. Children have regular opportunities to explore media and materials. For example, they have fun scooping up the rice and pasta and transferring it into the various containers. This generates discussion as they work out what size of pasta shape will fit through the funnel. The childminder encourages children to test out their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works extremely supportively with families to find out about each child's individual needs and routines. Her warm and caring interaction helps the children build trusting relationships. For example, young children settle to sleep with the minimum of fuss as the childminder follows the same routine as the parents. Children have a strong sense of belonging; for instance, they have their pictures and names on their coat pegs. The childminder offers gentle reminders to children to share and take turns with their friends. Children show they understand and they cooperate well. The childminder praises the children to help to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are motivated to learn. They move around the play space confidently and have great fun playing and exploring outdoors. For example, they show good control as they direct the ride-on toys round the play space. Children have great fun as they join in the songs and rhymes and confidently move their bodies to the actions. Children gain the essential skills to prepare them for their future learning, and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453922 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1063064 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Canford Heath, Dorset. The childminder works with an assistant. She works from Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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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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