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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and enthusiastically join in with the broad range of activities on offer. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are used well to support children's learning. The childminder has a clear understanding of children's learning needs. She has high expectations of each child and skilfully adapts her interactions to challenge them individually. As a result, all children make good progress based on their starting points. Children are able to make lots of choices in how they play and what they play with due to clearly labelled low level storage. The childminder teaches children how to help to pack away toys before getting out more, ensuring they have plenty of floor space to play freely.

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The provision is good

Children show high levels of independence and and increasing ability to concentrate and persevere. For example, they learn the skills they need to be able to put their shoes on by themselves. They demonstrate their excitement at their own success as they reach out to hug the childminder. Children show a strong bond to the childminder as she is kind and patient and quick to praise them for their achievements and kindness. They learn how to share as they play and form caring friendships.

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The provision is good

The childminder closed for five months during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She continued to communicate with families on a regular basis, including reading stories to children through video calls. This helped to support children's learning while they were at home and meant that children returning to her care settled quickly. She has a detailed risk assessment in relation to COVID- 19, which includes more frequent and thorough handwashing. This complements her existing effective procedures for ensuring she provides a safe and hygienic environment for the children in her care.

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need to do better?

n Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She has a fun approach to learning, which is evident from children's laughter and smiles. She uses her skills to identify exactly what will help children to progress to the next stage. For example, when using the bricks, the childminder introduces children to language, such as 'on top, underneath' and 'next to', to build on their understanding of language. As a result, children are confident communicators. n The childminder constantly reflects on her own practice to identify how she can continue to improve. Since her last inspection, she has attended training to increase her awareness of how to support children's learning. Her skills are clearly evident as she engages with children, quickly adapting her interactions to make the most of each learning opportunity. Her well-planned curriculum helps children to acquire essential skills as they progress through the stages of their

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2 July 2021 development. n Strong partnerships with parents helps to ensure children feel safe and settle quickly with the childminder. She gains detailed information about children when they first start with her. She provides high levels of information for parents, reassuring them of children's well-being, along with their progress. Parents comment how they value the childminder's professionalism as she gives them ideas of how to support children's learning at home. They comment on how keen children are to spend time with the childminder. The childminder engages well with other settings children also attend to promote consistency. n Children show a love of books. They understand how to use books, as they read it back to the childminder, recalling the often complicated names of the dinosaurs. The childminder listens with interest, increasing children's confidence and pride. n Children's physical development is supported very well. The childminder provides

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need to do better?

activities that help children to learn how to move their bodies. For example, children negotiate the chunky log stepping stones, showing how they have learned how to balance safely. When playing outdoors, the childminder reminds children to drink water and talks about the importance of staying hydrated. She also supports them to apply sun cream to keep themselves safe. n Children's early writing skills are encouraged well through fun activities. For example, younger children use the large brushes to paint water on the trunk of a tree. The children notice some insects running on the tree. The childminder talks to the children about the insects. However, she does not take the opportunity to extend their interest in the world around them even further, such as through use of books or the internet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is top priority for the childminder. She knows how to identify possible signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has kept up to date with changes in local reporting procedures, to ensure she can act quickly should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains accurate records about the children, and recognises how these help her to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to deepen their understanding of subjects that interest them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448998 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10126293 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 16 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Mudeford area of Christchurch, Dorset. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n Written feedback from parents was taken into consideration. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the activities and the childminder's intent for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and joined in with discussions about their activities.

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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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