Childminder in Dorset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2016 29 April 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

 The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children settle quickly and build positive relationships with her and one another.  Children are keen to take part in a broad range of activities, which the childminder plans according to their interests and learning priorities. Children develop a good understanding of the world through their pretend play and real-life experiences.  The childminder monitors children's development well, which enables her to successfully identify and address gaps in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder reflects on her provision regularly and makes changes to continue to improve children's experiences. For example, she adds to her play equipment according to children's preferences and next steps in their learning.  Positive partnerships with parents and other early years professionals enable the childminder to meet children's individual needs well. Parents say that they are well

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This provision is good

informed about their children's activities and progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of chances to extend children's knowledge about shapes through their play and everyday activities.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to raise children's awareness of print having meaning.

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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 children's play and routine activities to extend their understanding of shapes  increase opportunities for children to recognise familiar words to extend their skills for reading.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder's interaction with them inside the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder about the children's activities and progress.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, which included the safeguarding policy and children's progress records.  The inspector took account of parents' views, obtained in person, from letters they had written and from the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation set at the previous inspection, which has improved aspects of sharing information with parents. The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge. For example, as a result of training, she has extended the ways that she encourages children to develop early writing skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and she provides a good balance of learning experiences. For instance, she regularly takes children on visits in the local community where they meet other people, use alternative play equipment and explore their local area. They learn to make choices, talk to people and pay for things they order in shops or cafes. The childminder supports children's language development very well. For example, she joins in with their play. She talks purposefully about what they are doing, and introduces new words with clear explanations. The childminder pronounces words clearly and encourages children to listen to initial sounds. Children use their imaginations well to act out real-life situations, such as a visit to the doctor or hospital. They learn about people who help them in various parts of their life.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and secure. The childminder knows children well as individuals and they develop a strong sense of belonging. For example, they like to look at photographs of themselves and their friends enjoying previous activities. Children behave well. The childminder teaches them to respect and listen to other people. She praises them regularly, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder discusses their food choices with them and encourages good routines for caring for their bodies. Children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise every day. They regularly use apparatus that encourages them to take calculated risks and develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn skills that help to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. For example, children relate well to other people and are confident to make their needs known. Children develop increasing independence, such as managing their own clothes and using the toilet without help. They show a keen interest in learning about the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140942 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1061447 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives on the island of Portland, Dorset. The childminder provides childcare from Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an early years 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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