Childminder in Dorset

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She describes how she will observe and assess children's progress and provide appropriate learning experiences to help children make progress. In addition, she recognises that the COVID19 (coronavirus) pandemic may have had an impact on some children. n The childminder discusses the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date, including mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding. She explains how she will seek the views of parents and children to help review and evaluate her own practice to improve it further. n The childminder is clear about her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. Her home is safe and well maintained. n The childminder explains how she will support children's independence and self confidence. She knows how to encourage them to take appropriate risks as they

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play. The childminder understands how to provide children with clear guidance and age-appropriate explanations to help them manage their behaviour. n The childminder knows the value of working in partnership with parents, outside professionals and other early years providers, to help ensure continuity and progression in children's learning and development. n The childminder knows the importance of developing children's language skills. She understands how to support children with their speech. The childminder describes how she will give children plenty of opportunities to listen to stories and learn rhymes. n The childminder explains the importance of encouraging children to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. She knows to provide children with healthy food choices and daily opportunities for children to be physically active.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312578 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10125910 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Blandford Forum, Dorset. The childminder operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 5pm. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 her evaluation. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and the childminder's first-aid qualification. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the learning and development, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n A walk around the setting was conducted by the inspector and the childminder.

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Inspection activities

11 August 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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11 August 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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