Childminder EY436700

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 6 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her provision well. She meets with other childminders to share good practice and regularly researches information to help her improve outcomes for children. For instance, since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her skills to help children progress further in their mathematical development. n Children are settled and happy in the warm, stimulating and purposeful environment. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being successfully through, for example, her positive interactions. She regularly praises children's achievements, boosting their self-esteem. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. n The childminder observes and tracks children's learning and progress accurately. She uses her observations and knowledge of the children effectively to provide a wide range of challenging activities that supports children's next steps in learning well.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She shares important information with parents and lends resources, such as her 'starting out' bags, to support children's learning at home. This helps to support continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to practise their writing to extend their skills further. n The childminder has not fully established high-quality links with all other settings, in order to support children's progress 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

n make full use of opportunities to extend children's early writing skills further n build on the good partnerships with other settings, to establish more effective ways of sharing information to support children as they move between settings.

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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

The childminder is committed to increasing her professional knowledge and skills, for example, by completing online training and reading literature on early years practice. Following on from training, the childminder has increased her knowledge of how to support children's communication and language skills, so children become confident speakers. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She carries out stringent risk assessments of her home and the places she visits with children, to help identify and minimise any potential risks or hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains relevant information from parents to help establish children's starting points in their learning. Children play alongside each other, happily sharing the same resources. The childminder joins in with the children's play and extends their learning well. For example, when children push along cars, she introduces mathematical concepts into their play, including counting and recognising shapes and numerals. The childminder offers plenty of encouragement so that children are confident to try new things. She interacts with them warmly, giving clear explanations and good support. For example, when children paint, she encourages them to name colours and explains how colours change when they are mixed together. The childminder teaches children to share and have respect for each other. Children are polite and behave well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring in her interactions with children, and children show that they feel comfortable in her care. Children explore the environment freely and develop good levels of independence. For example, children get out the plates for snack and attempt to wipe their nose with a tissue. The childminder models good hygiene practices and children wash their hands well. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise to support their good health and physical well-being. For instance, they visit the park and thoroughly enjoy going to local gymnastics sessions with the childminder. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of healthy eating well. Children help to grow their own fruits and vegetables that they eat for snacks. They learn how to manage risks. For example, children respond to the childminder's reminder to tidy toys away, so that others do not trip over them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills in preparation for their future learning and school. For example, they concentrate for long periods as they use scissors to cut out pictures, developing their small-muscle control. Children are motivated learners. They recognise their names in print and are beginning to recognise the initial sounds in familiar words. Children delight in jumping, moving and singing to their favourite songs. They enjoy socialising and mixing with other children, for example, at local playgroups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436700 Local authority Poole Inspection number 10071825 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Oakdale area of Poole, Dorset. The childminder provides childcare from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from four weeks holiday. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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