Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 his provision. He evaluates his setting well with his co-childminder and introduces new ideas to support good outcomes for children. For example, the childminder uses the facilities at a local school to develop children's understanding of the natural world further.  The childminder carefully observes children, monitors progress and makes accurate assessments of their learning. He plans activities that offer children an appropriate level of challenge and helps them achieve what they need to learn next. Children make good progress.  The childminder supports children's language development successfully. For example, he talks to children as they play and extends their vocabulary. Children communicate confidently with the childminder and their friends.  Children behave well. The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries to help children understand the expectations for behaviour.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides children with good opportunities to manage risks in a safe, controlled environment. For example, children use low-level stilts confidently outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of his strong partnerships with parents to encourage them to continue to support children's learning at home.  On occasion, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding of how to use technology, such as finding out information.

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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

 develop the systems of sharing information with parents about how they can further support children's learning at home to support consistency in children's care and learning  extend the opportunities for children to use technology for different purposes.

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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 has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, and documents to confirm the suitability of all household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and written feedback.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how he evaluates his practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and understands what to do if any issues arise. He keeps up to date with training and implements effective procedures to help protect children from harm. The childminder uses his training and research well, for instance, to help children to think critically and solve problems. He shares new knowledge and information from any training with his co-childminder. The childminder carries out risk assessments indoors and outdoors to help keep children safe. He has developed effective systems for sharing information with other providers. This helps provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's development when they first join his setting, so he can plan for their needs straight away. He provides children with exciting activities that engage them well and motivate them to learn. For example, children use magnifying glasses enthusiastically to look for insects outside, and learn how they make things look bigger. The childminder asks questions that encourage children to think and gives them plenty of time to respond. He offers children plenty of praise as they play. This helps to develop their good self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong attachments to the childminder and each other. The childminder supports children to adopt healthy lifestyles well. He offers daily opportunities for children to be out in the fresh air and engage in physical play, such as running and climbing. Children grow vegetables and fruit in the garden and look forward to eating their produce. The childminder teaches children about how to stay safe. For example, children talk about how they need sunhats and sun cream to 'protect' themselves. Children thoroughly enjoy taking on the responsibility for small tasks. They help feed the rabbit and carefully carry their plates to the kitchen after meals. The childminder offers children a wide range of opportunities to attend local groups and activities. This helps children develop good social skills and learn about their local community and other cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, develop a wide range of skills needed for their future learning and eventual move to school. Children are keen and energetic learners. They count, compare sizes and recognise shapes. Children show a great love for books and enjoy looking at the pictures. They develop caring relationships with their friends and share toys well with each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497626 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1039250 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. He lives in Poole, Dorset. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, for 45 weeks of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a qualification at level 6.

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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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