Childminder in Dorset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 23 October 2012

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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 make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses effective assessments to monitor and support children's learning well and keeps parents informed of children's development.  Children are happy and settled. For example, they smile and laugh together with the childminder in their play and explore confidently.  The childminder maintains good standards of safety and helps children to learn about keeping safe and secure in her care.  The childminder provides plenty of activities to help children learn about the natural environment and to support their physical development. For example, children join in gardening projects and collect natural resources on woodland walks.  The childminder undertakes regular professional development to extend her knowledge and skills. For example, she has attended training to keep up to date regarding guidance on how to protect children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to support aspects of children's mathematical development, such as learning about shapes.  The childminder does not regularly exchange detailed information with all the other settings children attend to help complement children's development even further.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills further, particularly regarding shape  develop the partnerships with all the settings children attend to complement children's developmental needs even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children. She also discussed the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to support children's welfare. She reflects on aspects of her provision to make improvements to children's care and learning. She actively seeks the views of parents to involve them. Parents state, for example, that the childminder is warm and thoughtful, and she encourages children to care for each other and be respectful of their environment. The childminder has addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection. For example, she provides more books and toys to help children learn about the cultures, beliefs and lives of others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities to support children's individual learning needs. She uses her effective teaching skills and understanding of children's development to challenge them and help them progress well. For example, during the inspection, children helped to make bread. They used tools to measure and combine the ingredients which the childminder counted aloud to introduce number language. She encouraged children to use their imaginations by creating their own ideas as they moulded the dough into different objects and animals. The childminder provides many opportunities to extend children's good communication and language skills further still. For example, she asks plenty of questions and engages children in interesting discussions. She also uses books to encourage their interest in reading and to learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. They explore with interest and engage well for long periods in their play. The childminder provides suggestions and demonstrates how children can use resources while respecting and encouraging their ideas to support their enjoyment. For example, she provides autumn leaves, glue, paper and crayons for children to create freely with. She encourages them to talk through their ideas and children are keen to create more pictures, which they show the childminder with pride. The childminder supports children's health well. For example, she provides healthy meals and activities to encourage children's interest in healthy food choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to school. For example, they learn how to manage tasks for themselves to build their confidence and independence. Children make their own choices confidently and express themselves clearly. They show polite manners and good social skills to help them develop positive attitudes and to make friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443914 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1059210 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Linford, near Ringwood, Hampshire. The childminder offers care from 8.30am until 6pm from Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

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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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