Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date 25 April 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder carefully monitors the progress that children make in order to identify any gaps in their development. She plans effectively to help children achieve success in their learning. Children eagerly join in with activities and make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She regularly exchanges information about children's progress and discusses how parents can support their children at home. n On occasions, the childminder works with an assistant. She ensures her assistant understands the procedures in place to keep children safe. The childminder shares information with her assistant to enable her to support children in their development. n Children behave especially well. They have very close bonds with each other and thoroughly enjoy spending time together. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She offers praise and encouragement, and children develop exceptional levels

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This provision is good

of confidence and self-esteem. n The learning environment, indoors and outdoors, is very well organised. It is resourced with high-quality activities, toys and equipment, including natural materials. Children thrive in this highly stimulating learning environment. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of interactions with children to develop their problem-solving skills to the highest level.

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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 find opportunities to develop children's problem-solving skills and extend their learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector talked with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding. n The inspector read reports from the local authority advisers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify when a child's welfare is at risk. She understands what she needs to do if a concern arises. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively, and understands her strengths and where she can make improvements. She receives feedback from parents, children, her assistant and other professionals to enable her to improve practice. The childminder uses children's responses to the activities she offers to shape daily sessions. She plans to provide children with more opportunities to learn about the wider world and discover the local community. The childminder understands the value of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. Recent research assisted her to implement further ways to teach children early reading and writing. She regularly supports her assistant to help improve her knowledge and monitors her role.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside the children at their level and encourages them to explore. She uses her understanding of children's individual personalities and capabilities to provide activities to suit children's learning and development. For instance, children concentrate for long periods as they dig in sand to find seashells, developing their small- muscle skills, and use magnifying glasses to observe patterns on the seashells. The childminder follows children's cues and acts on their interests to encourage their imaginations. For example, children use the magnifying glasses to look for 'treasure', so she quickly hides toys around the garden for them to find. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills effectively. For instance, she helps children to count with confidence, while the other children hide the treasure.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder gathers comprehensive information about children's learning and care needs when they first start. She uses this information extremely well to settle children and assesses their learning needs in close consultation with parents. Children form very close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This means children's individual needs are always met extremely well and children form strong attachments. Children confidently manage their self-care needs. This contributes to the exceptional levels of independence that help to prepare children for school. Children actively get involved in the preparation of snacks as they chop fruit while also developing an understanding of safety. Children frequently take part in exciting outdoor activities and benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. For example, the childminder teaches the enthusiastic children how to complete a forward roll.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play with confidence and engage intently in their chosen activities. They chat happily, communicate well and learn new words throughout their experiences. For instance, they learn the words 'aubergine' and 'courgette' as they keenly observe play food resources. Children eagerly try new things and show perseverance in their play. They develop the necessary skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542935 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10090451 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Broadstone in Dorset. She works with an assistant. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. except for bank holidays and Christmas.

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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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