Childminder EY538120

Inspection date 18 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 is warm and caring, and provides children with lots of time and attention. She supports their play well with regular interaction and encouragement. n The childminder helps children learn how to interact with other children, such as sharing and turn taking, and this has a positive impact on their friendships. n The childminder successfully monitors children's development. She uses her knowledge to plan engaging and challenging activities, which extend children's learning successfully. As a result, children are all making good progress. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's learning so that they can further support learning at home. n Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure. They enjoy caring, warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They openly communicate and share their experiences with others. Children explore freely and are eager to participate in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children the time that they need to think for themselves and share their answers and ideas fully. n Although the childminder reflects effectively on her practice, which contributes towards the continuous improvement in the quality of the provision, she does not actively seek the views of parents when evaluating her provision.

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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 develop questioning skills further and provide sufficient time for children to think for themselves and share their answers and ideas n continue to strengthen self-evaluation processes by seeking, evaluating and acting on the views of parents, to ensure good outcomes for all children are maintained.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views from parents through written testimonials. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates, policies and procedures. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She keeps up to date with changes and enhances her skills and professional knowledge. For example, she has made herself aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder undertakes training, for example, to enhance her knowledge of supporting the development of two-year-olds. The childminder keeps children safe and secure at all times. For example, she completes robust daily risk assessments to ensure indoor and outdoor play areas are safe for children. Parents comment on how confident they feel that their children are safe when in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources to support children's imagination and creativity. For instance, children use play dough and shells they collected from the beach to create rock pools. She also uses the activity well to support babies to develop their small-muscle skills, as they tap shells together to make a sound. The childminder gives good commentary to children's play, which helps to foster their communication and language skills effectively. Babies and children develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they play with construction blocks. The childminder helps children develop their mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages them to count the bricks, recite numbers and recognise digits. Children learn about the natural world. For example, they grow and harvest vegetables in the garden, enjoy walks in the community and regular visits to local beaches. The childminder monitors all children's progress to identify and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

close any gaps in their learning effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's care needs well. She plans the day so that children have plenty of fresh air and exercise, and times when they rest or sleep. She shares very good information about children's routines and care needs between herself and the parents. This helps her to tailor sleeping, eating and personal care routines effectively to meet the needs of each child. The childminder is a good role model and promotes children's health well. Children quickly learn good personal hygiene routines. They understand why it is important to wash their hands after using the toilet, after stroking the pet dog and before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or school. Children develop good levels of independence within activities, as well as routines and looking after themselves. They learn to enjoy listening to stories and singing favourite songs. Children learn to recognise their names and use a range of tools, such as pens and scissors, developing good physical skills which they will need later for holding a pencil and early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538120 Local authority Poole Inspection number 10077040 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Poole, Dorset. She provides care on Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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