Childminder EY317490

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2018 1 July 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 is committed to the ongoing development of her provision. She evaluates her practice accurately and values the views of parents when reflecting on how well she meets children's needs.  The childminder has a strong understanding of how children learn and develop. She monitors their development thoroughly to identify their achievements and next steps in learning. She uses this information to plan exciting activities that engage children well. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and each other. The childminder teaches children to use good manners and to take turns and share in their play. Children behave well and understand the routines of the day and the childminder's expectations.  The childminder forms strong relationships with parents. For example, she keeps parents well informed about their child's progress verbally and through an electronic

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This provision is good

learning journal. She supports parents to extend their child's learning at home through, for instance, the lending of home learning bags.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to support older children to become more deeply involved in their play and to concentrate for longer.  The childminder does not consistently focus her programme of professional development on enhancing her own knowledge and teaching even further.

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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

 enable older children to become more deeply involved in their play and concentrate for longer periods  extend professional development opportunities to build on existing skills and knowledge, to focus more sharply on enhancing the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, and evidence to confirm the suitability of all household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and written feedback.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder undertakes all mandatory training to give her the skills and knowledge to keep children safe. She ensures children have opportunities to learn about their personal safety, such as tidying up resources before choosing more, to avoid risks and hazards. The childminder has a good awareness of the local procedures to follow if she has child protection concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly carries out risk assessments of her home and garden to ensure the children play in a safe environment. The childminder attends local childminder meetings and gathers ideas to support her current good practice. This helps to support good outcomes for children. The childminder ensures her assistant understands policies and procedures to meet children's needs and keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills successfully. For example, she extends children's understanding through introducing new words, responding to babies' babble and commenting on what children are doing. Children have many opportunities to be imaginative in their play, such as when they play with toy bugs. The childminder extends older children's learning and asks them if they know the names of the insects. Children eagerly respond and demonstrate their understanding of the natural world. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders for play sessions. Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and socialise and participate in group activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages parents to share information about children's care needs and routines when children first start. This helps her to get to know children well. Children are very happy and confident. They settle quickly and enjoy the childminder's reassurance and comforting cuddles. The childminder gives the children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder supports children to adopt healthy lifestyles successfully. Children have regular outdoor physical play opportunities and go out for walks in the local area. The childminder teaches children to practise good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop vital skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and the move to school. Children are interested and motivated to learn. They enthusiastically engage in planned activities. For example, babies enjoy the sensory feel of pasta and older children count out scoops of pasta as they transfer it between containers. Children develop secure levels of independence. For instance, toddlers feed themselves and older children put on their own shoes to play outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317490 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1129387 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with her daughter, who is a registered assistant.

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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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