Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Childminder report 21 Malan Close, POOLE, Dorset BH17 8PU

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Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 15 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The well-qualified childminder reflects on her practice continually and accurately to consider areas for development and improve developmental outcomes for children. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to develop their fine-muscle skills further. n Children form exceedingly strong relationships with the childminder and feel extremely secure in her care. The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment which children explore exceptionally confidently. Children's behaviour is exemplary. n The childminder completes accurate observations and precise assessments of children and shares these with her assistants regularly. She uses these to help her plan challenging activities that support the next steps in children's learning well. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their child's progress and uses an

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The provision is good

effective assessment system that enables parents to continually see what their child is learning. She regularly shares ideas for parents to carry out at home to support children's development further. n The childminder provides good support for children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. She works closely with other professionals to provide tailored support that meets their individual needs effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage parents to share further information about children's progress and development at home. n Sometimes, the childminder does not fully extend children's creative skills during expressive arts and design activities.

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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

n obtain and use more information about children's achievements from home to further support their learning n make the most of all opportunities for children to freely express their own ideas during planned creative activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written feedback. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistants know the appropriate action to take if they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to eliminate potential hazards and help children play in a safe learning environment. She supervises her assistants well and uses professional development effectively to increase her own and her assistants' knowledge and skills. For example, following on from training and online research, the childminder has developed her knowledge of how to support children's speech and language development further. The childminder has strong links with local pre-schools and shares important information with them to ensure continuity in children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy messy play. For example, they laugh with delight as they explore the feel of cornflour and let it trickle through their fingers. The childminder extends children's learning well, such as by encouraging them to draw letters and helping children make the link between these letters and the sounds they make. Children develop strong communication and language skills. The childminder uses effective questioning, commentary and rhyme as they play. Children go on regular outings in their local environment, such as to local parks and activity groups. This helps them to socialise with other children and develop their physical skills effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children settle rapidly in the care of the extremely welcoming and caring childminder. The childminder places a very strong emphasis on encouraging children to lead healthy lifestyles. She provides each child with their own toothbrush and is highly effective in teaching them how to brush their teeth after meals. Children demonstrate an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they relish checking that the garden is safe before they play outside. The childminder supports children to develop significant independence skills. For instance, young children take full control in preparing their fruit for meals and washing their plates afterwards, which they do with exceptional confidence and care. The childminder helps children to feel extremely valued and proud of their cultural differences and ability to speak other languages.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those who have SEN and/or disabilities, develop important skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. Children are extremely motivated to learn and concentrate well during their play. They learn to manage their self-care needs exceptionally quickly such as washing their hands and putting on their own shoes. Children count confidently, name shapes and recognise numerals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431969 Local authority Poole Inspection number 10071824 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with assistants on occasions and holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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Registers

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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