Childminder EY414066

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2017 25 September 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

 The childminder offers very good support for children's emotional well-being and social skills. Children are very well behaved and show a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. They form strong relationships with the childminder and play harmoniously alongside their friends as they learn to share and play fairly.  Children make good progress. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how to support children's learning. She provides a wide range of exciting activities. Through the use of thoughtful discussion, she challenges children to think hard and suggest their own ideas to solve problems, extending their learning.  The childminder prioritises her own professional development and reflects well on her provision to continually improve outcomes for children's care and learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder constantly involves parents in children's learning. She shares skills that she gains through training to enhance their

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This provision is good

understanding of how they can further extend children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently identify emerging gaps in children's learning at the very earliest opportunity.  Although children are supported well in learning about letter shapes and sounds, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage them to use this knowledge to practise their early writing skills during their play.

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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 the use of monitoring procedures to identify and address any gaps in children's learning even more promptly  provide more opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and 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 provider's self-evaluation and feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection and knows how to respond to any concerns to help keep children safe. She supports her assistant well, and provides guidance to ensure he is fully aware of their role in keeping children safe from harm. The childminder increases her skills, for example, through training and linking closely with other childcare professionals. This enables her to reflect on her practice and make changes that impact positively on children's learning. The childminder identifies the progress children make, and uses this information to help her provide activities that help them to take the next steps in their learning. She links closely with parents and other settings children attend, exchanging information to help her provide consistent support for each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and are keen to be involved in the wide range of enjoyable activities she provides. They confidently use numbers, identify shapes and engage in simple calculation, such as when they share out the dough fairly and use the cutters to make shapes and patterns. The childminder is fully involved in children's play, extending their learning through her good interaction. For example, as children pretend to cook food, she introduces them to new vocabulary and repeats words back to them correctly to increase their understanding and use of language. Children are confident to experiment and explore new materials such as the scented dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and comfortable in the childminder's home. She is always close by, offering praise and reassurance, helping children to feel safe and secure. She has a very good understanding of children's individual needs, such as regards their health. She skilfully adapts her provision to ensure children are well supported and fully included at all times. Children are considerate and respectful of each other, and they have frequent opportunities to take part in activities with other children and adults. The childminder is vigilant about safety, frequently reviewing the environment to keep children safe. For example, she is quick to sweep up the flour from the floor as she explains to children that it might make them slip, also helping them to learn about keeping safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident and very proud of their achievements. For example, they are keen to take home their gingerbread man models to show their family. Children enjoy books and stories. They often join in with familiar storylines using props to act them out. They listen well, follow instructions and gain increasing independence, preparing them well for pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414066 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1071309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives on the Isle of Portland, in Dorset. She provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year from 6.30am to 6pm. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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