Childminder EY364963

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 17 February 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's communication and language is supported well. The childminder's good interaction and continual modelling of language, both in English and the children's home languages, help to build on their developing vocabulary.  The childminder knows children well. She takes account of the children's interests and abilities to successfully plan a stimulating environment that supports children's play and exploration. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children demonstrate friendly behaviour. For example, they greet each other with excitement on arrival at the setting, showing they have formed strong relationships.  The childminder takes children on outings to extend their learning experiences, such as autumn walks so they can investigate their surroundings and learn about nature.  The childminder has a positive attitude to ongoing development and continues to review her childminding provision, to help her improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have consistent opportunities to experiment with mark-making resources, for example, to help develop their early literacy skills.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to involve parents and encourage them to provide an input into their children's development.

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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 full use of opportunities to support children's early literacy skills  strengthen systems to encourage parents to contribute information about children's achievements at home to support further children's learning.

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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 roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. She checks the play spaces continually to help reduce any potential risks to children. The childminder is aware of her role to monitor her assistant's practice to help ensure all children receive good-quality care and support. She assesses children's progress effectively and uses the information well to help her identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's care and development through informal discussions and sharing their achievements. She values professional development to help her update her skills. For example, she used knowledge gained from training to develop her outdoor area further to offer children a wider range of learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a good range of resources and activities to support their learning and development. They are keen to join in the play activities which keep them occupied and engaged. For example, children show care and control as they use tools to paint the leaves they have collected and glue them on paper. The childminder joins in children's play, extending their learning well. For example, she uses effective questioning to develop the older children's thinking and problem-solving skills. Children compare the sizes of the leaves and are encouraged to count how many there are on their pictures, for instance, to help support their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She is kind and caring, and quickly recognises when children need a cuddle or some reassurance. The children have built strong attachments with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure. Children behave well. They play together cooperatively, for example, they understand that they need to take turns to play with the crane on the train track. Children develop a good understanding of the need for healthy lifestyles. For example, they respond willingly to wash their hands to keep themselves clean after outdoor play and before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills, communicate well with one another and become increasingly independent. For example, as children manipulate and mould the dough they happily chat together and eagerly show others the 'hedgehog' they have made. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364963 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1093255 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bournemouth, Dorset. The childminder often works with an assistant. The childminder works Monday to Friday 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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