Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2016 21 January 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, confident and settle well. They respond positively to the friendly, calm and consistent approach of the childminder and her assistant.  Children are increasingly confident when speaking. The childminder encourages children's use of languages spoken at home, alongside teaching children how to communicate using English, increasing their skills in using language to share their thoughts and ideas.  Children make good progress based on their starting points. They develop skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.  Children are able to make choices in their play, increasing their independence.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and seeks feedback from parents and children to continually improve the service she provides to meet the needs of children and families attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not track children's progress closely enough, to identify more promptly when a child may need additional support for a particular aspect of their learning.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's awareness of letter shapes and sounds.

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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

 improve systems for monitoring children's progress so that any gaps in children's learning are identified and addressed at the very earliest opportunity  provide more opportunities for children to identify letter shapes and sounds to build on their literacy skills further.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her child protection knowledge up to date, for example, through training. She knows how to react to any concerns about a child's well-being, helping to keep children safe. The childminder provides guidance and support for her assistant, and monitors their work with the children. The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her provision to identify and make improvements. She makes good use of new skills to improve the quality of teaching and increase children's interest in learning. For example, providing toys and resources that turn and rotate to better reflect children's individual learning preferences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the wide range of activities the childminder provides. She gets involved as children play, extending their learning through discussions and posing questions. For example, as they explore the dry rice in the tray, they consider how many spoons it will take to fill the pot. They use mathematical language with increasing understanding and confidence. Children benefit from a wide range of play opportunities outdoors to support their all-round development. For example, they practise their early writing skills as they use water, brushes and chalks on the boards in the garden. The childminder gains a good understanding of children's learning needs when they first start. For example, she seeks information from parents, completes her own observations and visits children at home. She continues to involve parents in children's learning by keeping them informed about the progress children make and the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive plenty of praise and encouragement, boosting their confidence and self- esteem. They form strong relationships with each other. For example, they learn to share and take turns as they play, and older children are keen to assist younger ones by helping them to put on coats and shoes. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore the natural world. They collect items from the local environment, such as leaves, conkers and seeds. They use these to create models and pictures, discussing colours and textures as they do. Children understand how to keep healthy. For example, the childminder teaches them how to wash their hands well, to get rid of any germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. They develop strong social skills and learn how to get on well with their friends. Children are confident and keen to learn. They have a large selection of books to choose from and show a good understanding of how books are used as they turn pages, lift flaps and copy repeated phrases.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396954 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1062297 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 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Bournemouth. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year from 6am to 6pm. She receives funding for free early education for children aged three and four years. The childminder has a qualification in childcare 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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