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 evaluates her setting well with her co-childminder. For example, they review the activities and experiences that children take part in to see how they can improve them. They listen to children's ideas and incorporate these in their planning.  The childminder is kind and caring, and offers warmth and affection to the children who attend. Children settle in quickly and feel secure in her home.  Overall, the childminder forms positive partnerships with parents. She shares information about children's learning with parents, professionals and other early years settings they attend, to support consistency in their learning.  The childminder manages behaviour effectively and helps children to develop an understanding of sharing and good manners. Children are kind and friendly.  The childminder organises space and resources well indoors and outdoors, to provide children with a good variety of learning opportunities. Children confidently extend and

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This provision is good

develop their play. They make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, the childminder gathers information from parents about what children can do when they first start attending, she does not fully encourage parents to share information about their child's learning at home to support ongoing planning fully.  Although children enjoy outside and inside activities, the childminder does not give them enough opportunities for free flow play.

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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 further the opportunities for parents to share information consistently about their child's learning at home  make even better use of free flow play opportunities, so that children who choose to play outside are able to do so even more frequently.

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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 documents to confirm the suitability of all household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection 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

The childminder and the co-childminder work well together, such as by sharing responsibilities and providing supportive feedback. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date. She has a good understanding of what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to ensure that all areas of her home used by children are safe. She seeks to improve her skills and knowledge regularly. For example, following on from training, she has increased her knowledge of how to support children in gaining better control of their fine-motor skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development, monitors their progress and plans activities to help them reach the next steps in their learning. She creates opportunities for children to strengthen their hand-muscle control, such as through small construction activities, to support their future writing skills. Children dance, move and exercise to music and have lots of fun together. The childminder joins in, modelling the actions for children to follow. She visits local parks and shops with the children. This helps develop children's awareness of the local community and helps them learn to embrace similarities and differences in themselves and others. The childminder supports language and communication skills effectively. She provides an ongoing commentary for children as they play and introduces new words into their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are independent and enjoy carrying out tasks for themselves. For instance, they pour their own drinks and butter their toast. The childminder reassures children if they are unsettled and tired, such as through offering warm cuddles. She praises children for their achievements and positive behaviour. This supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children have a good understanding of how to manage risks and challenges. For example, children cut foods safely with a knife. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles well. For instance, she offers children healthy snacks and daily opportunities to participate in physical activities to help them stay active.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, develop good skills that prepare them well for their future learning and school. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They choose their favourite books and relish spending time pretending to read the words. Children count confidently and recognise shapes and numerals. They are sociable and develop positive relationships with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497645 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1039251 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. She lives in Poole, Dorset. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday for 45 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6pm. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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