Childminder EY501360

Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder continues to develop her childcare knowledge. This has helped her understand more about children's individual ways of learning and how she can support them through their particular interests in play. n Children form warm, trusting relationships with the friendly, welcoming childminder and they develop positive emotional security in her care. n The childminder provides play activities that motivate children's interest and participation in play well. They show a willingness to learn and make good progress. n The childminder actively encourages children's good physical health. Children enjoy using up their energy outdoors and develop positive attitudes to exercise. n Children behave very well. The childminder talks calmly with the children and helps them learn to share, be kind and respect the needs of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully considered more ways to help children develop their self- identity and understanding of similarities and differences in their lives and those of others further. n The childminder misses some opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning further, for instance, to help them learn how print has meaning and support their early literacy skills more effectively.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to develop their self-identity and understanding of similarities and differences within their lives and those of others n make more use of opportunities to promote children's learning further to support their early literacy skills more consistently.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's interactions in play indoors and outdoors. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as operational policies, procedures and required records, including those for suitability, first aid and insurance. n The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development with her. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder, including about how she makes ongoing improvements. n The inspector took into account the spoken and written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities of caring for children. She has completed safeguarding training and knows what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder works well with her co- childminder to support their assistant and ensure consistency of practice. They reflect on their practice together and identify ways to improve. For instance, she has improved opportunities for the younger children to be able to reach a wider variety of toys and choose these independently. Parents speak highly of the childminder and feel reassured by the care she provides their children. She liaises with parents and other providers children attend, to help her monitor children's care and learning needs more consistently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's interests and learning well through their play. She encourages their language skills and understanding of the natural world effectively. For example, children have great fun in the garden searching for the hidden picture cards of different animals that hibernate. Older children excitedly say, 'I have found a tortoise and two hedgehogs.' They show excitement when they find a spider in the garden and look at it with interest. Younger children respond positively to the childminder and say, 'More please,' when she gently asks if they would like another drink. The childminder promotes children's imaginary play well. For instance, children like playing with the doll's house and talk about the toy figures they move in and out of the rooms. Younger children like cuddling soft toys and pretend to call their mummy on a toy phone.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children well to understand how to keep fit and healthy. For instance, children benefit from going on walks with the childminder, such as to a local park where they stretch and climb on the play equipment, or to the nearby beach to make sandcastles. They learn about healthy eating and have fun cooking foods, such as cheesy scones. The childminder gets to know children's individual routines well. For example, she knows when younger children are tired and settles them easily for a sleep. They awake refreshed and happily enjoy a cuddle with her before going to play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills to help them with their move to school. They learn well through curiosity and investigation. For example, older children confidently count their toys in sequence and start to sort and match them into groups. Younger children begin to count when singing songs and say, 'One, two, three.' Children interact positively and develop good socialisation skills. For instance, older children share well and are kind to their younger friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501360 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 10076624 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 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She works from the home of her co-childminder who lives in Bournemouth, Dorset. She is available to care for children from Monday to Friday, during term time only. At times, the childminder works with another registered childminder and an assistant.

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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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