Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date 13 March 2019 Previous inspection date 3 August 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 knows children well. She assesses their progress accurately and uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder manages behaviour consistently. She encourages children to use good manners and to take turns, and praises them when they do so. n Children enjoy a close relationship with the childminder. They are settled and happy. They confidently make decisions about what they want to do and ask her if they need help. n The childminder works in close partnerships with parents to meet children's needs. She discusses children's progress with them, shares information daily using communication books and sends them photographs to show what their children are doing. n The childminder does not offer children every opportunity to think before they respond and to solve problems for themselves. n The childminder does not provide as much support as possible for children to use their

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This provision is good

home language during their play and to use resources that reflect their diverse backgrounds.

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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 time for children to respond to questions and solve problems for themselves n enhance the support for children who are learning English as an additional language to use their home language and to play with resources that reflect their diverse backgrounds.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children. n The inspector took accounts of parents' written feedback. n The inspector and the childminder completed a shared observation. n The inspector sampled documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible indicators that a child is at risk of harm, including from radicalisation. She takes prompt action to protect children, contacting the appropriate agencies when she is concerned. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to identify areas for development. She has completed a local quality assurance scheme to help her reflect on the effectiveness of her provision. The childminder updates her knowledge and skills through training and research. Following training, she has altered the way in which she uses her assessments of children's progress to identify and plan for their next steps. This has helped her to meet children's learning needs more effectively. The childminder works in effective partnership with other settings, such as schools, to provide a joined-up approach to supporting children's development. Her son and daughter occasionally act as her

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

assistants. The childminder supervises them at all times to ensure the quality of teaching and care is maintained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching techniques to support children's learning. She engages their interest as she reads stories with enthusiasm and uses picture cards to encourage them to select which songs they would like to sing. The childminder provides good support for children's communication skills. She attends a group which gives her ideas of how to develop children's language development and shares this information with parents so that they can use them at home. The childminder encourages children to persevere with trying new experiences, such as getting used to water splashing on their face as they play. She offers plenty of praise and encouragement to build children's sense of achievement, such as telling them how well they are speaking English.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes care to meet children's individual needs, such as providing gluten- free snacks for those with food intolerances. She also follows parental wishes with regards to sleeping so that children's routines are not disrupted. The childminder encourages children to learn about, and respect, each other's backgrounds. She celebrates festivals that are special for them and their families. She also takes children out in the local community to learn about the world around them and to meet other children. The childminder has gained a healthy eating award and explains to children that they must always eat their sandwiches before having any treats. This helps them in making healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next step in their education, including the eventual move to school. They make independent choices about their play and younger children are keen to try doing things for themselves, such as putting on their own boots. Older children confidently count to eight and beyond as they play and show interest in different shapes. Children of all ages enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. Older children develop their communication skills as they enthusiastically sing rhymes, while younger ones join in with the actions and develop a sense of rhythm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289532 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 10085267 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and is located in Bournemouth, Dorset. She occasionally works with an assistant and offers care from 6.15am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children age 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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