Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Dorset

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The manager has formed close relationships with the children and greets them warmly as they arrive. Children settle quickly to activities and show that they feel safe. They are motivated to learn and behave well. Children are kind to each other and remember to use good manners, such as saying 'please'. The manager has high expectations for all children. She speaks gently to children, who listen carefully and respond positively to instructions.

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The provision is good

Children show great curiosity and have fun exploring shaving foam. They enjoy discovering how the shaving foam feels in their hands. Children develop their small-muscle skills as they work out how to squirt the foam. They are fascinated to see how it oozes between their fingers when they squeeze their hands together. Children share resources and learn to take turns. Staff enhance children's language skills during this activity as they introduce new words such as 'squidgy', 'foam' and 'texture'.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began, the manager has implemented additional health and safety measures. Parents no longer enter the setting but drop off and collect their children at the door. The manager ensures she continues to have good communication with parents by talking about the children's day as they leave.

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need to do better?

n All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff regularly assess children's skills and knowledge, for instance by observing children as they investigate and explore. Children demonstrate a can-do attitude to learning. Parents appreciate how the manager updates them about their children's learning through the online journal and 'celebration sheets'. The manager has established secure links with other settings that the children attend to help provide continuity of care and learning. n Staff attend to children's care needs effectively. They are quick to recognise when children may be hungry, tired or in need of a cuddle, and respond well to their individual requirements. Staff praise and encourage children, which supports their self-esteem successfully. Children learn from each other. For example, younger children watch older children climb up the slide and then

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decide to have a go themselves. n Children develop a great interest in books. The manager and staff use stories to encourage children to develop their speaking skills. They use effective questioning so children have opportunities to think. Older children say what they see in the pictures, and toddlers point and repeat simple words. n The manager evaluates her practice carefully to identify areas to improve. She

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need to do better?

21 June 2021 currently attends virtual network meetings with other childminders to share ideas and has increased her skills in how to develop vocabulary through linking singing to children's interests. The manager supports the work of her staff effectively, for instance, meeting with them regularly and ensuring they are fully aware of her policies and procedures. n During the COVID-19 pandemic the manager continued to support families and the children who were not attending. For example, she kept in touch through weekly online meetings and provided activity packs and recorded stories for the children. This helped children maintain their familiarity with her and continue their learning at home. Parents comment on how useful this contact was for them and how it helped their children to progress. n The manager takes time to find out what children already know and what interests them, to help her plan a stimulating curriculum. She provides children

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need to do better?

with exciting experiences that they thoroughly enjoy. The manager knows what she wants the children to learn, for example to develop their mathematical skills. Overall, she shares this with her staff well. However, on occasion, she misses opportunities to ensure children's mathematical development is extended further still, for instance through helping them learn more about the concept of full and empty during water play. n Staff support children well to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children have plenty of space to develop their physical skills in the enclosed garden. They have healthy snacks and a nutritious and hot meal for lunch that meet their individual dietary requirements. Although, at times, staff do not encourage older children to be as fully independent as possible.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She knows that she has a duty to act, respond and report concerns immediately. The manager is alert to possible indicators of when a child may need help. She speaks confidently about the action she would take and knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The manager ensures her child protection training is up to date, which underpins her knowledge well.

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should:

n make use of all opportunities during interactions with children to fully extend their mathematical learning and development n provide further opportunities to extend children's independence to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555834 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10174834 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 27 Number of children on roll 27

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bumble Bees Dorchester registered in 2018. This privately owned childcare setting operates from the provider's home situated in Dorchester, Dorset. The setting is open each weekday from 7.30am until 6pm, for 44 weeks of the year. The provider works with five assistant/co-childminders. She holds a degree in early years, three staff hold childcare qualifications at level 3 and two are unqualified. The provider receives funding to offer free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including policies and procedures, and training certificates. n The manager and children spoke to the inspector at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback.

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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

21 June 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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