Mapstone Clare

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 2017 5 May 2015

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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 development accurately to monitor and support their learning effectively. Children make good progress.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They move around choosing from a good range of toys for themselves, confidently lead their own play and settle peacefully at rest times.  The childminder helps children to behave well and consider the needs of others. For example, children contribute to the house rules and agree how they would like to be treated by others.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision to make ongoing improvements. For instance, she has improved her teaching techniques to give children time to think and reply to questions to support their language and problem-solving skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make best use of opportunities to help children learn more about size.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share detailed information about children's development at home to help build on children's learning even more accurately.

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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 good use of opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding of size  extend the partnership with parents to support children's learning even more effectively from the start.

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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 and talked to children at appropriate times.  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 the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the possible risks to children and how to keep them safe from harm, teaching them skills such as the safe use of the internet. The well-qualified childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills to ensure she maintains good standards of care and teaching. For instance, she has learnt more about how to help children develop good values, such as respect for others and positive attitudes. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's activities and routines each day for consistency of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interests and engages children well in play. She supports younger children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she talks through their play to help them understand their actions and teaches them new words to build their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children's early literacy and enjoyment of books. Children choose stories for the childminder to read. They cuddle up with her and join in through pointing at the pictures and naming things they see. The childminder uses good teaching skills to encourage different aspects of children's learning and to challenge them well, such as learning about colours and numbers in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to explore freely. She maintains safe and secure play areas and supervises children closely to protect them from harm. The childminder nurtures children's well-being to help them to feel safe and secure, such as ensuring they have their personal comforters when needed. She supports children's health and physical development well. Children enjoy healthy meals and regular rests and join in physical activities. For example, they build large models and go for regular walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to school. They make their own choices and decisions and are keen to join in activities. Children develop good independence. For instance, they follow simple instructions, help with tasks and feed themselves competently at mealtimes. Children develop good social skills and express their needs and feelings confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101274 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1091262 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Christchurch, Dorset. The childminder offers care from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant 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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