Slater, Rachel Suzanne

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 21 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 warm, gentle and caring. Children are happy, settled and confident in her care. They have formed very secure attachments with the childminder and her family. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She provides daily diaries to inform them of their children's routines. The childminder speaks to parents daily about their children's development and progress. She shares photographs and updates with parents frequently to help them to continue their children's attainments at home. n The childminder completes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning regularly. She monitors children's development well and this helps her to plan effectively for what children need to learn next. n Children play independently and explore the stimulating learning environments provided, indoors and outdoors, building their confidence and well-being. For example, they enjoy working out how to use a toy water pump.

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This provision is good

n The childminder encourages children's good behaviour. She gives them plenty of praise and encouragement, helping to raise children's self-esteem. She plays alongside children and teaches them how to share and take turns. Children behave well. n Although teaching is good, the childminder misses opportunities that arise to further extend and challenge children's learning to the highest level consistently. There is scope for the childminder to focus her professional development more sharply on increasing her teaching practice.

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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 make better use of professional development to identify further ways to develop teaching skills to the highest level to consistently challenge children in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at suitable times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector checked the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She completes regular training to ensure that her knowledge and skills about child protection are up to date. The childminder reviews her work to identify changes she can make to help shape plans for improvement continuously. For instance, as a result of moving home, she has redesigned her garden area to increase the range of play experiences for children. Additionally, the childminder encourages parents and children to share their views about her setting through verbal feedback. Daily conversations with school staff help to provide further continuity of care and complement children's learning at school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points and capabilities, through her own observations and discussions with parents. She plans for children's next steps in learning and she incorporates their interests into activities that engage them well. For example, she encourages children to explore materials outdoors using a range of textures, such as water, shaving foam and sand. Children explore with fascination and excitement as they touch and feel the different textures. They become highly engaged throughout the activity and spend a long time following their own interests. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For instance, she introduces language such as 'big', 'small', 'under' and 'over' to their play as they use a range of different-sized toys and resources in different ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets the individual needs of children in her care. She interacts warmly with young children, giving the comfort and reassurance they require. The childminder follows and adapts her daily routines to ensure that she is responsive to young children's changing interests. Children follow good mealtime routines. The childminder encourages them to develop awareness of healthy lifestyles. She provides a wide range of healthy and well-balanced snacks and meals. The childminder takes children on a range of outings in the local area. They go to parks, playgroups, the beach and places of interest. She provides these experiences to help children to develop good social skills and understand the world around them. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to have fresh air and exercise to enhance their physical development. For instance, children kick a ball around the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop curiosity and positive attitudes towards their learning. For example, they are fascinated to see how fast they can make a toy duck race down a slope, repeating the activity with great enjoyment. Children repeat words the childminder says, successfully building their vocabulary. This helps to prepare them well for their next stage of learning. Children eagerly join in with activities and make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459725 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10075404 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Ferndown, Dorset. She works all year round, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 6pm, and on Thursday and Friday before and after school.

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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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