Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2017 19 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

 Children build warm, trusting relationships and behave well. They are sensitively cared for by the childminder, and feel safe and secure.  The childminder keeps a close check of how well the children are doing in their learning and adapts the activities to build on what children know and can do. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children's communication and language are supported well. For example, the childminder's ongoing commentary helps to build on young children's developing vocabulary.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder and parents exchange information every day, which supports a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder reflects on her provision effectively, to help her improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of the play space and resources to extend children's learning, in particular to support those children who learn better outdoors.  Children do not consistently have a wide range of opportunities to develop their early literacy skills.

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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 opportunities for those children who prefer to learn outdoors to enjoy a broader range of activities and experiences  make better use of opportunities to develop children's early literacy skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, including discussing the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe, and the procedures to follow if she has a concern. She supervises children well and teaches them how to keep themselves safe in their play. The childminder updates her knowledge and skills on a regular basis. For example, she explained how doing a course about early language development has helped her support children's language further. The childminder uses ongoing observational assessment to plan and monitor the children's learning effectively. This information is shared with parents to involve them in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's learning. She provides a good range of interesting and stimulating play experiences overall. Children are keen and eager to learn, and the childminder's positive interaction successfully engages them in the activities. For instance, children have fun sorting pictures of apples into sizes to work out the 'biggest' and 'smallest'. The childminder extends children's learning further as she adds one more apple and encourages them to think where this fits in, for example, to develop their understanding of shape, size and measure. Children have access to a range of creative play opportunities to explore a variety of materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children move about the play space with confidence and make choices about their play activities. For example, young children eagerly select a favourite puzzle from the low storage boxes. Children learn to respect the needs of one another. For instance, they understand the importance of sharing the crackers and fruit at snack time. Children have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. They benefit from frequent outings to local parks and activity groups to develop their confidence and social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate and persevere in learning new skills. For example, they show care and control as they practise walking on the low stilts, proudly telling others, 'I've done it', as they succeed. The praise from the childminder helps to boost their confidence and self- esteem. Children show developing independence in managing their own personal needs, such as pouring their own drinks. This helps to equip them with the skills they need for their future learning and move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299216 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1092193 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 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the area of Burton, near Christchurch, in Dorset. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care throughout the year.

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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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