Harris-Hawkins, Sally Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2017 1 October 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 provides a safe and welcoming environment, where children enjoy warm and trusting relationships. They learn to respect one another's differences.  Children are keen to take part in a broad range of activities, which the childminder plans according to children's interests and topical themes.  The childminder knows children well as individuals. She monitors their development effectively, which enables her to identify and address gaps in their learning quickly.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals, which helps her to meet children's individual needs well. Parents report positively on the quality of care and the childminder's calm and caring approach.  The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge. For example, attending training has extended her understanding of developmental issues and how to identify if children need extra support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to challenge children's thinking and build on what they know during their chosen play activities.  Occasionally the childminder overlooks chances to develop children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating.

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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 chosen play to provide challenge and extend children's knowledge  extend opportunities for children to learn about the importance of a healthy diet.

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Inspection activities

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

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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 training. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to help her identify areas for development. For example, she has improved methods for sharing information with parents about their child's day. The childminder continues to adapt activities and resources according to children's interests and learning priorities. She has successfully addressed the recommendations set at the previous inspection, which has improved aspects of children's learning outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows that children learn through play and exploration. She provides a good range of play equipment so that they can make spontaneous choices. For example, at the inspection, children used their imaginations well as they acted out real-life and imaginary situations with model figures. The childminder joined in their play, valuing children's ideas. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she talks with children, naming objects and actions. She encourages children to recall and describe previous events in their lives. The childminder takes children on regular outings in the local community. Their activities include meeting other people, using alternative play equipment and exploring the world around them. For example, children enjoy singing songs and listening to stories in a group with other children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children start to attend, which helps her make them feel secure. For example, she follows babies' home routines with regard to their sleep and eating patterns. Children behave well. The childminder teaches them to take turns and helps them understand their different needs. She praises children regularly, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn good habits for caring for their bodies and develop increasing independence in carrying out tasks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn useful skills that help to prepare them well for starting school. For example, children are confident to make choices, ask questions and make their needs known. They develop practical skills that help them to be independent, such as using the toilet without help. Children show an interest in numbers and counting. For example, they are keen to count images on a poster and link it to the corresponding numeral.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399435 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1071210 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 5 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Colehill area of Wimborne, Dorset. The childminder offers childcare each weekday 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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