Richmond, Gabrielle

Inspection date 28 February 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant work effectively as a team. They evaluate their practice and make plans for improvement. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children, to help maintain good standards and drive further developments. n Children form strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant. They show that they feel safe and secure, and they communicate their wants and needs effectively. n The childminder provides activities that interest children. She completes ongoing assessments and monitoring of children's learning. The childminder plans accurately for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment on how much they value and appreciate the good care and interesting activities that the childminder provides. They appreciate the regular updates given, are well informed about their children's progress

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This provision is good

and well supported in helping their children's learning at home. n The childminder and her assistant access professional development opportunities to keep their knowledge up to date and improve their skills. n The childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to learn about the diversity of the world they live in. n Children are not fully supported to learn about technology and its uses.

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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 build on opportunities to teach children about the diversity of the world they live in n extend opportunities for children to develop an understanding of technology and its uses.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including 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. Both the childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of their responsibility to keep required records and to safeguard children. They know what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder liaises closely with parents to obtain a detailed picture of children's abilities and routines when they start at the setting, and uses the information effectively. The childminder also works in partnership with other providers to ensure a shared approach to children's learning. The childminder supports the work of her highly experienced assistant through good supervision procedures. Overall, this ensures the quality of teaching is of a high standard.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of activities that help the children gain new skills and knowledge. She notes each child's interests and joins in their play to extend their understanding. For example, she shows young children how to play imaginatively when constructing a train track and encourages them to use mathematical language. Children learn to make comparisons and count. Children enjoy opportunities to play creatively, such as mixing coloured paints. They delight in using their fingers to mix colours and make marks. The childminder and her assistant closely observe children as they play and use the information well to monitor each child's progress. They identify how to support each child in the next stage of their learning. For example, they encourage older children to learn letter sounds and write words in readiness for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home, indoors and outside, is well organised and stimulating. Children display confidence as they independently access a range of good-quality resources. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and give clear guidance and instructions. As a result, children behave well and learn to cooperate with peers. The childminder and her assistant provide children with plenty of praise and encouragement. This promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. Children's early communication is well supported. The childminder and her assistant talk to children during play and care routines and repeat words back to children. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is supported well. They eat healthy snacks and learn how to take care of their personal needs. The childminder provides opportunities for fresh air and physical play through access to the garden and visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They demonstrate good creative skills and use their imagination well. For instance, they create their own pretend play games using toy tea sets. Children learn to respect others, behave well and use good manners. They develop independence, along with self-care skills and an understanding of how to stay safe. Children are equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544098 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 10090459 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Bournemouth and offers childcare on weekdays from 8am to 6pm throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged three and four years.

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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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Registers

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