Childminder 109680

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment for children and their families. Children choose from a range of good-quality resources which provide them with interesting play opportunities, both inside and outdoors. The childminder interacts positively with children during their play and shows interest in what they are doing. She responds to children's individual care needs well. She recognises when they are tired or hungry and adapts routines to meet their needs. Children settle well and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's care. For example, they put their belongings, such as shoes, bags and artwork, into their own box.

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The provision is good

Children develop an understanding of how to manage their behaviour appropriately. The childminder provides consistent support and encouragement to help them learn to respect and value each other's needs. Children develop good relationships with each other. The childminder develops close relationships with parents and keeps them informed about their children's care and learning. She supports children and parents through family changes, different routines and significant events.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear and ambitious vision for her setting. She has high expectations for what all children can achieve. Overall, she provides high-quality care and education. The childminder has a solid understanding of her key roles and responsibilities. However, on occasions, she does not always encourage children's critical thinking skills to support them in developing their own ideas. n The childminder uses each child's starting points, observations and assessments to plan activities. She considers what it is children need to learn and builds upon their learning. For instance, children show high levels of concentration and perseverance as they learn to use scissors during a collage activity. The childminder adapts activities to enable children to participate at their own level. Children remain focused and engaged fully in their learning. n Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make

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need to do better?

steady progress from their starting points. They develop good skills that help them to be ready for the move on to the next steps in their learning. For example, younger children enjoy listening to stories being read to them and looking at books. Older children show great interest in singing and using musical instruments. n The childminder teaches children about routines to promote their good health and well-being. Children benefit from a variety of opportunities to be physically active. They gain a good understanding of how to be independent in managing their personal needs. For instance, older children learn to put on their coats and

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need to do better?

4 November 2019 help to prepare for lunchtime. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their understanding of diversity and the wider world. For example, she plans outings within the community and encourages children to discover and use multicultural resources during their play. n The childminder places a clear focus on keeping her knowledge and skills up to date through regular training opportunities. She completed training recently on the importance of children's home learning. As a result, she shares ideas with parents to carry on learning activities at home. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and supports the practice of her assistant. She uses her own observations and feedback from parents and children to identify future improvements for her setting. For instance, she installed a ball slide down the steps in the garden, based on the children's interest in resources that rotate.

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need to do better?

n The childminder meets up with other childminders. Together they share ideas, which helps them to develop the range of activities they have available and organise exciting outings for children. This promotes children's sense of community, confidence and social skills when out in the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to recognise children who may be at risk of harm. She knows the signs and symptoms of child protection issues, including of extreme views and behaviours, and understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about children's safety. The childminder makes good use of training to keep her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures up to date and support the practice of her assistant. She has comprehensive policies in place covering a wide range of safeguarding issues, with contact details of safeguarding teams displayed clearly. The childminder ensures that her assistant has a valid paediatric first-aid qualification.

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should:

n give children even more opportunities to think critically during their play and develop their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109680 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10060428 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 0 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Canford Heath, Dorset. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and occasionally works with an assistant, who is her daughter.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed the plans for children's learning and the progress children make. n The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

4 November 2019 4 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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