Childminder EY278063

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 25 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 confidently take responsibility for their care needs and show a positive attitude towards learning. For example, the childminder gently prompts children to consider whether they have put their shoes on the right feet, encouraging them to try again until they are successful.  The childminder is warm, calm and friendly, which helps children to build strong relationships with her. Children develop good social skills to form solid friendships.  The childminder accurately monitors children's achievements and identifies their individual next steps in learning. For example, she plans an activity that helps children learn to share and take turns. Children make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder works well to continuously improve her practice. For example, she has created activity packs for children to take home to support their learning elsewhere.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to help children learn about why things happen and how things work during activities, so they develop their understanding of the world around them.  The childminder does not encourage parents to share more information about what their children learn and do at home, so they can work consistently together to meet children's needs.

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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

 make better use of activities to help children learn about why things happen and how things work  encourage parents to share more information about what their children learn at home, to support a shared approach to meeting children's developmental needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of the children and their parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including to evaluate the success of a planned activity.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning records, self- evaluation, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify and report any concerns relating to children's welfare. She routinely reviews risk assessments of her home to reduce hazards. The childminder takes good account of the views and suggestions of children and their parents when considering further changes to make to the provision. For example, children came up with ideas for her to develop the garden, including creating a 'race track' for bikes. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to developing her own skills and knowledge through completing training, such as to learn how music can support children's listening and attention skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her accurate assessment information well to plan interesting experiences that support children's learning effectively. She encourages children well to develop their speech and language. Children confidently share their views in their imaginative games. For example, they tell their friends that they are going to write and 'post' a letter to their parents. The childminder provides good individual support for children who are learning English as an additional language, to help them to communicate. She teaches children to count and recognise numbers, and to notice similarities and differences. This extends their mathematical development well. The childminder routinely reminds children how to hold pens correctly, which supports their early writing skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are content in the childminder's care and demonstrate strong feelings of confidence. For example, they proudly announce 'ta-da!' when they manage to dispense sticky tape by themselves for the first time. The childminder reminds children to use good manners and to show patience when waiting for their turn, which effectively supports their personal, social and emotional development. Children behave well. The childminder ensures children have plenty of fresh air and opportunities to exercise, such as by making good use of her garden to encourage children to balance and move in different ways.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and eager learners. They enjoy exploring the environment and confidently express their thoughts and ideas, such as to play outside or choose a toy from a high cupboard. Children sit and concentrate at their chosen activities as they use writing materials to make marks. All children develop good skills that they need for their next stages of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278063 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1061749 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset. She offers care for children from Tuesday to Friday, 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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