Martin, Rebecca

Inspection date 5 June 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 is a reflective practitioner who focuses well on the effectiveness of her practice and children's learning. This enables her to make targeted changes that have a positive impact on the children's experiences, especially outdoors. n Children are curious and active learners. They engage in a good range of interesting activities. For example, the childminder adapts an activity well for the older children to use shaving foam to stick small bricks together, and the younger children to handle tools and make marks. All children make good progress from their starting points. n Children benefit from lots of outdoor play where they explore and investigate. The childminder plans regular opportunities each day for children to be outside, regardless of the weather, where they enjoy forest-school activities and learn about nature. Children observe the growing vegetables they have helped to plant and pick

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This provision is good

raspberries for snack time. n Children are emotionally secure. They receive lots of positive and sensitive interaction from the childminder that enables them to explore and be independent. n The childminder misses opportunities to target children's next steps in learning more closely during activities and play, with particular regard to younger children's early language.

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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 target children's next steps in learning more closely during activities and play, with particular regard to younger children's early language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and children at play in the house and garden. n The inspector talked to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at the childminder's digital records and documentation. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding matters to protect children from harm. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities. The childminder teaches children well about playing safely, such as how to handle scissors, and the younger children know how to get up and down the step in the garden safely. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder has reflected well on her practice following training, which has had a positive impact on the changes she has made to her environment and the range and types of activities she offers. These now focus more on natural materials and outdoor learning. The childminder works well with parents. She gives them ideas on how to continue their children's learning at home and to ensure any gaps in children's progress close quickly. The childminder monitors and supports her assistant well to ensure they understand her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities that capture the children's interest. She tracks their progress to help her identify and close gaps in learning. The childminder provides a really good range of resources that are accessible to children to encourage their independent choices and interests. Children know, for example, that they can help themselves to paint, and to only pour out a little at a time. Young children love to explore and be imaginative. They use their hands and tools to make marks and explore textures, such as shaving foam, mud in the outdoor role-play kitchen and paint. Older children are confident communicators and use their language securely to share their needs, thoughts and ideas. For example, they decide to make a 'cauldron' and make predictions as they mix, stir and experiment with paints, grass, water and other items they find in the garden. The older children use mathematical language securely in their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

play when making things 'taller' and adding things to their concoction.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are kind and helpful. They understand the childminder's expectations for safe and kind play. They learn to share and take turns, and consider the needs of others. The childminder sets a good example. She is kind, sensitive and supportive in her interactions. Children become social and confident under the childminder's positive care and attention. Children gain good physical skills. They are active and stable on their feet and in their movements, including the younger children. The childminder supports this well, for example, by providing safe challenges that encourage the younger children to climb. Children benefit greatly from lots of fresh air and outdoor learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the key skills they need for future learning and moving onto school. Older children are confident to explore. They vocalise their thoughts, ideas and needs clearly, contributing positively to discussions and play. Younger children love to experiment and try new things. For example, they learn to use tools to make marks. They are physically able and move around with good control of their bodies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546493 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10100303 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 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wyke Regis, Weymouth. She operates Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm and is open for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder employs an assistant. The childminder receives funding to provide early years education for two-year-old children. The childminder has a degree in early 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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