Lee, Sarah Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 12 February 2014

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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 assessments well to monitor and support children's learning accurately.  Children form secure and trusting relationships with the childminder and friendships with others. The childminder provides close support to help children learn good behaviour and positive attitudes.  The childminder works closely with parents, overall, to meet children's needs consistently from the start. She follows children's care routines accurately and supports their physical development and well-being effectively.  The childminder has maintained her good standards through continuing to develop her service and making ongoing improvements. For example, following the last inspection, she now provides more outdoor learning opportunities for children and encourages their communication and language skills even more effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities for children to learn more about one another's lives and families, and understand differences and similarities in the wider community.  The childminder does not consistently provide parents with detailed information about their children's next steps in learning, to help them extend their learning further still at home.

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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 opportunities for children to learn more about people and communities to support their understanding of the world further  provide parents with more opportunities to build on their children's learning at home.

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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 parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to support children's welfare. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern and knows what to do if she is worried about a child in her care. The childminder evaluates her provision successfully to identify and address any weaknesses. For example, she reviews the activities she plans and provides, to ensure these have a positive impact on children's enjoyment and progress. She also engages in professional development, such as training courses, to help her meet children's needs well. The childminder encourages parents to share their views of her setting; they provide positive feedback about all aspects of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans activities to help children achieve their next steps for learning and to support their interests. She joins in their play to show them what they can do with toys and supports them in engaging and achieving. For example, she provides puzzles for children to learn about shape and supports them in completing these successfully. The childminder encourages children's communication skills well. For example, she listens respectfully to babies' sounds and babbles, repeats back the words they try to say and they look at books to help build their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children with a good range of activities. She keeps play spaces clear to allow children to play freely and to use their new walking skills safely. The childminder encourages children to lead their play and keeps them interested as they discover things. For example, she provides paper and pens for children to make pretend road maps for the cars with which they play. They then draw around one another's hands as their interest deepens. The childminder supports children well in developing respect for others and provides opportunities for children to learn about natural life. For example, children make bird feeders and watch different birds eat from them in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to school. They are happy, settled and explore new activities with interest. Children learn to manage tasks for themselves to support their independence such as feeding themselves at meals and helping to put toys away. They communicate their needs and feelings confidently and learn how to share and play kindly with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461868 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1069270 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Wareham, Dorset. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday.

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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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