Childminder EY561035

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children have positive relationships with the childminder, and show they are settled and secure. The childminder provides a warm, caring and safe environment. Children have space to play indoors and outdoors and can choose from many resources to play with. However, the childminder does not always make sure activities are supportive of some children's individual learning needs. Some children become bored, as the childminder does not adapt the activities to follow their interests and help them make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They show control as they navigate the climbing equipment safely, and use tools to scoop up the sand and transfer it to containers. Children show increasing independence as they learn to do things for themselves, such as at mealtimes.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder had a period of closure during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. When she returned to childminding, she reviewed her practices and procedures to help protect children's good health and keep them safe. For example, the childminder identified less crowded outdoor venues for children's outings, to help minimise potential risks to children. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's care and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises what children know and can do. She has a suitable understanding of what she wants children to learn. However, she does not always follow this through in her practice to provide play experiences geared to children's individual needs. This means that some children lose interest and choose to lie on the floor. The childminder does not adapt activities to successfully engage children and support their learning. For example, when the childminder reads a story to children, some children become disengaged. This is because she does not motivate children to listen and keep them interested. As a result, children do not make the best possible progress. n The childminder talks to children as they play and helps to support children's emerging language skills appropriately. However, at times, she does not consider how she can build on their developing language. The childminder does not always introduce new vocabulary or involve children in songs and rhymes, to

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extend their learning further. n Children benefit from the childminder's friendly and caring approach. They learn how to behave as the childminder gives them clear boundaries, and helps them learn how to share with others. Children receive regular praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps boost their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

25 May 2021 n Children enjoy regular outings around their local community. The childminder takes them on outings to nearby forests and on local walks. For example, children take part in 'Muddy Mondays' play activities, where they have opportunities to explore nature and encounter different learning experiences. This provides them with plenty of fresh air and exercise, and helps them learn about the world they live in. n Children show developing confidence as they move around the play space and choose the resources to explore. However, the childminder does not always make sure that the equipment is working, such as the popular bubble machine. This disappoints some children as they keep pressing the button trying to make it work. n The childminder links closely with parents to find out about children's individual needs before they start. She uses the information to help children settle. Parents receive regular updates about their children's achievements, through informal

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discussions and electronic communication. Parents' feedback is very complimentary, highlighting how they feel well informed about their child's experiences. Parents are encouraged to lend books so they can read them at home with their children. n The childminder reflects on her provision to help her identify areas for improvement. For example, she has recently redesigned the outdoor play space to make it a safer play space for children. On occasions, the childminder works with an assistant. She ensures that her assistant is clear about her role and responsibility, so that children receive consistency in their care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder continues to update her knowledge of safeguarding, for example through completing online training. She understands her responsibility to identify and report concerns, to help keep children safe. The childminder is clear about the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She makes sure that her assistant has an understanding of safeguarding issues and is clear about her responsibility to share any concerns about a child. The childminder regularly assesses her home for any hazards to ensure that children are safe.

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Due date

25 May 2021 ensure the activities provided for children reflect their individual learning needs and interests, to increase their motivation and help them make good progress in their learning. 17/08/2021

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should:

n build on children's communication skills further, such as through greater use of talk, songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561035 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10190855 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder led the inspector on a 'learning walk' across all areas used for childminding, and explained how her early years provision is organised. n A discussion was held with the childminder on how she supports the children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The inspector spoke to parents to obtain their views about the childminder's setting.

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Inspection activities

25 May 2021 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

25 May 2021 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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