Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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 ensures that children have access to a good range of toys and resources that link to their interests. Children choose resources freely and enjoy playing together. During activities, the childminder teaches them how to consider the needs of each other. For example, older children learn to take turns at pretending to be a shopkeeper, cash register operator and a customer while playing 'shops'. They eagerly repeat this activity several times and show good levels of cooperation.

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The provision is good

The childminder is caring and nurturing. She has a good understanding of how to support younger children's care needs. For instance, she offers comfort and reassurance to babies to help them develop confidence in settling into new routines. Children settle quickly in the childminder's care and build close and affectionate relationships with her. The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs. She works closely with parents to follow children's home routines. The childminder is approachable and encourages families to share regular feedback. She uses this information well to identify improvements and to maintain the quality of her childcare.

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need to do better?

n Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good and steady progress from their starting points. They develop good skills that help them to be ready for the move on to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder follows children's lead and joins in enthusiastically with their play. However, at times, she asks children many questions, which distracts children from thinking independently and developing their own ideas. n The childminder provides a broad range of books that appeal to the different ages of the children. Children show great delight as they choose which books they want to read. For instance, they listen to stories with the childminder and use picture books to make up their own stories. n Children enjoy developing their early mathematical skills. For example, they work out how many coins they need to pay for the toys in the pretend shop. n The childminder observes children's play and plans activities that follow their

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need to do better?

interests. However, she does not make effective use of the information she gathers to help monitor children's progress from when they first start. n Children manage small tasks and are learning to be independent. For instance, they tidy away resources and put on their shoes before outside play. n The childminder obtains information from parents about children's interests and learning at home as part of her induction arrangements. She plans settling-in visits prior to children starting to attend. The childminder gives children time to become familiar with their surroundings and build positive relationships.

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7 November 2019 n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's physical skills to promote their well-being and good health. For example, she takes children on visits to parks and wildlife gardens for them to enjoy exciting physical challenges. She supports the youngest children as they begin to stand and take their first steps. During song times, older children create their own physical exercises for the other children to copy. n The childminder has implemented successful ways to share information about children's learning and development with parents. She informs parents about the activities she plans and how they can support children further. n The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her setting and developing her knowledge and skills. For instance, she has recently completed training relating to why challenging behaviour may occur. The childminder deals calmly with incidents of challenging behaviour, using age-appropriate strategies to help

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children learn to manage their feelings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ensure that children are kept safe and well. She attends regular safeguarding training updates. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection matters. She describes the signs that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She has comprehensive policies, covering a wide range of safeguarding issues, and contact details of safeguarding teams displayed clearly. The childminder knows the procedures that she must follow if she has any concerns about a child.

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should:

n provide children with enough time to think and respond when asking questions, to further extend their thinking and to support them to develop their own ideas n strengthen the assessment of children's progress to help monitor gaps in their learning more precisely from when they first start.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396521 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10061656 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Muscliff, Bournemouth. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed focused activities and held discussions with the childminder about children's progress and achievements. n The childminder discussed her self-evaluation with the inspector and the impact this has on how she drives improvement. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and of the suitability of household members. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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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

7 November 2019 7 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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