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

The childminder has high expectations for children's achievements, and plans an effective curriculum using their interests. For example, children enjoy learning about shapes and identifying colours on a dice as they play a dinosaur game. The children are highly motivated because the childminder plans different activities tailored to their individual needs. They enthusiastically take part in races as they learn about the Olympics, promoting their physical development. Children learn to respect and value others as they talk about the different sports and learn about the other countries participating. They behave well because they know the boundaries and expectations. Children show kindness and consideration as they invite an adult to join in their game. They learn to keep themselves healthy and safe. Children talk about how if they do not sit on the chair properly, it will tip and they will bump their chin on the table. They show good control as they use scissors and are

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The provision is good

confident to wash their hands independently.

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The provision is good

When children returned after the initial stage of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder got an up-to-date picture of what they knew and could do. She used this information well to enable her to help the children make good progress in all areas of their learning. The childminder has resources to support children's good hygiene and to minimise any infection. They have access to portable handwashing facilities, which gives them independence, and so they do not have to keep asking to wash their hands during messy activities or before eating.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection. She has recognised that she wanted to provide more tailored care and learning to children and has reduced the number that she cares for. She has worked hard to create a well-organised and inviting environment where children make choices in their learning. For example, children confidently ask if they can make a sheep and ask the childminder for the different resources that they know they need. They show good levels of confidence and are keen to demonstrate that they know how to use their imagination to create their own pictures, models and creations. n Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder nurtures children's love of books and provides lots of opportunities for them to learn that print carries meaning. In general, children have opportunities to practise making marks, linking to their early emerging writing skills. However,

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need to do better?

the childminder is not always consistent in offering them the opportunity to try. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents and carers, and keeps them well informed of children's progress. Parents report that the childminder

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need to do better?

11 August 2021 uses multiple ways of communicating with them. They are particularly pleased with how they work together to support children's behaviour and enable the children to make the best progress possible. n Children show high levels of confidence and are keen to show visiting adults what they know and can do. For example, they invite an adult to join in their play and explain that when doing a puzzle it is important to start with the edges. Consequently, they problem-solve well, complete complex puzzles and talk about the picture the puzzle provides. Children have a good vocabulary and the childminder places a high emphasis on extending their communication and language development. n The childminder is constantly evaluating her practice and looking at ways to improve her environment for the children. For example, in the garden area, she is adding raised beds for the children to grow vegetables, helping them to

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need to do better?

understand where food comes from. The childminder seeks the views of parents and the children about any improvements they would like to see. n The children benefit from regular outings in the community, helping them to learn about the world they live in. They visit parks and places of interest in the local area.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. She is clear on her policies and procedures and on when and how to make a referral to promote children's welfare. The childminder understands the impact of wider safeguarding issues and is confident to address any issues that concern her with the children and their families. Her home provides a safe and secure environment and the childminder regularly reviews her risk assessments to make sure that anything that the children are involved in is safe. For example, the outside area has safety surface so that children can ride their bikes safely and use other equipment such as a slide.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to develop confidence in making marks and developing their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225798 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10129731 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 3 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Poole, Dorset. The childminder offers care from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provision. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she uses her environment to promote the curriculum and how she uses the resources to reinforce and extend children's learning. n The inspector viewed some documentation during the inspection. This included statements from parents on their views of the childminder's service. n The inspector completed observations and spoke to the childminder about what she wanted the children to learn from the different activities. n The inspector spoke to children at different times throughout the inspection.

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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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Inspection activities

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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