Childminder EY263189

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

Children feel happy and confident in the childminder's care. They form secure attachments with the childminder and make friendships with other children. The childminder provides an inclusive and nurturing environment where all children and their families are welcomed. She is aware of children's individual personalities and adapts daily routines successfully to ensure that their needs are met. The childminder provides a wide range of easily accessible resources, and children know what is available to play with indoors and outdoors. Children have a positive attitude to learning and make at least typical progress for their age.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder acts as a good role model and teaches them successfully the importance of respecting each other. For instance, she praises children when they share and take turns as they play alongside each other. The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. For example, she shares daily information with parents about their children's experiences, to ensure good continuity of care. However, the childminder does not make the best use of the information she obtains from parents to help her to establish children's starting points and plan for their initial next steps precisely.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and assesses children regularly. She finds out children's interests so that she can plan stimulating activities to support them to progress further. Children express a particular interest in books and have favourite stories. They have good listening skills and join in enthusiastically by anticipating repeated words and phrases. The childminder also supports children to use early sign language to help them communicate their requests confidently. n Children enjoy spending time outdoors and eagerly explore the living world around them, such as looking for hedgehogs and spiders. Occasionally, the childminder does not provide children with enough time and opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas, to extend and challenge their understanding fully. n Children eagerly take part in activities and enjoy their time with the childminder. They develop the skills that will benefit them in the future, such as when they

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need to do better?

move on to pre-school and school. n The childminder supports children well to develop a clearer understanding of the world in which they live. She takes children on a wide range of outings, including to the library, the fire station and local schools. n The childminder encourages children to become independent. She supports them to try things for themselves and sensitively helps them, if required. She directs and instructs children rather than doing things for them, which gives them a good sense of achievement. Children show good levels of independence

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need to do better?

14 November 2019 as they initiate their own play, choose what they want to play with and help to tidy up resources. n Children access the childminder's garden and visit local parks regularly for outdoor play. They learn to use tools and scoop up sand into containers, which develops their physical skills. The childminder provides children with a wide range of healthy snacks and encourages them to sit at a table to eat. Children develop an understanding of the benefits and importance of developing healthy lifestyles. n The childminder maintains her professional development. She makes good use of online training opportunities to help keep her knowledge up to date and to gain ideas for activities. Following recent training on supporting children's well- being, she has bought books specific to the children's personal circumstances, which helps her to ensure their individual needs are met. n The childminder focuses continuously on how to improve her practice. She seeks

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need to do better?

the views of parents to make improvements. The childminder asks parents what children's current interests are so that she can use these to provide similar experiences within her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that children's safety is given good priority. She supervises them well and checks her premises regularly in order to keep children safe from harm. The childminder reinforces children's growing awareness of how hygiene practices contribute to their good health. Children know when it is appropriate to wash their hands, such as before eating or after using the toilet. The childminder undertakes relevant safeguarding training. She is confident about the action to take if she has any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child.

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should:

n provide children with more time and opportunities to express their thoughts and ideas n make better use of information provided by parents to help establish children's starting points and plan for their initial next steps more precisely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263189 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10061649 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bournemouth. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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 the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The childminder and the inspector spoke at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' written views and comments.

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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

14 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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