Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2017 5 March 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 provides a homely and welcoming setting in which children feel comfortable and happy. She is an effective role model for children, who is gentle, calm and nurturing. She uses positive interaction and encouraging praise to help support children's self-esteem well.  The childminder provides a learning environment that is inviting and stimulating for children. Children are motivated learners who show growing confidence in their own abilities. They make good progress in their learning.  The childminder prioritises children's safety well. All childcare areas are safe and the childminder takes great care to ensure she supervises children in her home and on outings.  The childminder supports children to build positive relationships with others in preparation for starting school. She teaches them the importance of sharing, taking turns and respecting each other.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather in-depth information from parents about their children's achievements at home on a regular basis, to enable her to plan as well as possible around children's wider experiences.  The childminder does not provide wide opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors to explore, experiment and try things in different ways.

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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

 encourage parents to provide more information about their children's development at home, to help track and encourage their progress even more accurately  provide children who are keen to learn outdoors with an even richer and more varied learning experience.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and the children, and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding and children's progress records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation of her work.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility for child protection and is clear about policies and procedures to help her protect children from harm. She has developed a range of policies, procedures and documents to support her in delivering a good-quality service to families. The childminder tracks children's progress well to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. She communicates well with other settings that children attend to find out about and to complement what children learn. The childminder is well organised and efficient in evaluating her practice. This helps her to plan changes and monitor the impact of what she does. The childminder identifies any relevant training to help keep her knowledge and skills updated. For example, she has recently attended training to increase her skills to support those children who may need extra help with their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans experiences that interest children and meet their individual learning needs. For example, she knows that they have an increasing understanding of numbers and words and are particularly interested in sharks. She joins in with children's play and takes this opportunity to provide support and challenge. For example, the childminder's good interactions help children to develop their language and understanding. The childminder makes very good use of the community to widen children's experiences. Exciting places to visit, such as the beach, play parks, castle and monkey sanctuary, enable her to extend children's learning and understanding of the world well. The childminder completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and shares this with parents and health professionals so they work consistently together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is well organised. Children choose from the wide variety of resources available, helping develop their independence. The childminder obtains clear initial information from parents to help her understand children's needs. Children settle quickly and build secure bonds with the childminder. They behave well and know how to take turns. Children develop a good understanding of the needs of others. Children demonstrate a wide range of physical skills. For example, they confidently pedal bicycles and show increasing control and coordination of their bodies and gymnastic abilities. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals and promotes good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive early years funding, develop well from their starting points. They enjoy each other's company and build firm friendships with their peers. Younger children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they practise counting and talk about the shape and size of fruit. Children develop the skills they need in preparation for the next stage of their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278539 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1091881 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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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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Telephone number

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