Childminder EY436872

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 31 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 assesses children's progress and learning effectively to promptly identify gaps and address them successfully through her planning. She provides high- quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and individual learning needs well. All children make good progress, ready for the next stage in learning.  The childminder supports children's learning effectively. For example, she challenges children to think things through and suggest their own ideas to solve problems, which helps to extend their learning and understanding well.  Children make confident choices about what to play with. They behave well and learn to share and take turns. The childminder consistently encourages children to do things for themselves, helping to develop their confidence and independence effectively.  The childminder reviews her practice well and evaluates the activities she provides. She

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This provision is good

includes the views of parents when making plans for improvements. She links with other professionals and uses training well to increase her skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to provide further support for children to find resources and to understand that print carries meaning.  Although the childminder has positive relationships with parents and shares information about children's achievements, she does not extend this to provide more in-depth information to help them support children's learning further 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

 help children to find resources more easily and to understand that print carries meaning  provide parents with more detailed information about the early years foundation stage and how their children progress, to help them support children's learning further at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children as they played, and discussed with the childminder the learning that had taken place.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and through the childminder's parent questionnaires.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including observations, assessments, safeguarding procedures and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to safeguard children and of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She has clear policies and procedures to support and underpin her practice. She completes regular risk assessments and has effective safety measures in place to keep children safe and secure at her home. The childminder uses professional development opportunities well to enhance her knowledge and skills. For example, recent training has helped her to provide more support for children to embrace and respect each other's similarities and differences. The childminder reflects well on her practice to develop her provision. This has led her to increase outdoor equipment to support children's physical development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a thorough awareness of how young children learn. She makes good use of resources to develop children's curiosity and exploration. Children concentrate well, for example, as they explore new textures in sand and water. They handle tools with increasing control as they stir and dig. The childminder introduces mathematical language well as children play, comparing the size and height of brick towers. Children giggle with delight as the tower topples over and eagerly try again. The childminder's positive interactions help support children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she models being a good listener and responds extremely well to children's questions, providing them with clear answers. She supports children's ability to learn about the wider world well through engaging activities that follow their interests. For example, they visit a recycling centre and discuss how materials can be reused.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Older children play harmoniously with others during their play. For example, they happily share toys with toddlers and build towers together. Children are highly independent and follow their own ideas to extend their learning. The childminder helps children gain good social skills and develop wider friendships, for example, when they visit the local children's centre. Children have good opportunities to think about their own personal safety. For example, they take part in fire drills, and learn to sweep up sand on the floor to reduce the risk of slipping. The childminder works well in partnership with parents and adapts routines to meet children's individual care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are extremely happy and share trusting relationships with the childminder. They have many opportunities to find out about the community and develop respect for others beyond their own experiences. Children are self-motivated, enthusiastic and curious learners who work together very well. Children develop good skills ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436872 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1071459 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 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Christchurch, Dorset. She provides care on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7.30am to 5pm throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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