Childminder in Dorset

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Good 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 build positive relationships with the childminder and each other. When children first start, the childminder finds out about their individual needs and care routines. She uses the information well to settle children quickly. However, she does not always focus on children's individual stage of development fully, to support them to make good progress across all areas of learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have fun as they explore the musical instruments. For example, they happily move and shake the tambourine and bells, fascinated to hear sounds they create. The childminder extends the activity to develop children's attention and listening skills appropriately. For example, she sings songs and rhymes and young children happily join in with accompanying actions.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder had periods of closure during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. During this time, she kept in regular contact with parents and their children to help support the children's personal, social and emotional development. When she returned to childminding, she reviewed her practices, such as hygiene routines, to help to protect children's health and safety. Overall, the childminder has documentation in place to support children's needs. She has positive relationships with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's care and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know the children well and assesses what they can do and their capabilities. She recognises that children who are new to her setting require extra reassurance and provides cuddles to help them feel safe and secure. Children benefit from the childminder's kind and caring manner, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. n Young children show developing confidence and curiosity. They are reassured that the childminder is nearby. However, the childminder does not always support babies' physical development fully. For example, at times, she does not encourage babies to move freely, as she frequently holds them when they want to move away and discover their surroundings. The childminder promotes healthy eating habits and behaviours, such as regular handwashing routines and offering fresh fruit at snack times. She finds out about children's individual dietary needs and follows younger children's feeding routines. As a result, babies

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quickly settle for their morning nap after their bottle of milk and a cuddle. n The childminder interacts with babies warmly, using facial expressions and smiles to help support their early stages of communication. Babies join in and respond with giggles and smiles. On occasions, the childminder does not support children's communication and language fully. For example, she does not

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need to do better?

16 September 2021 routinely introduce new words as children play, for example during a play dough activity, to help build on their developing vocabulary. All children can access books easily. However, the childminder does not provide books that are geared to babies and toddlers, for example, to help foster an interest in books from a young age. n The childminder helps children to learn how to manage their behaviour. For example, she develops 'golden rules' with the children, reminding them of the importance to share, be kind and think about the needs of others. The childminder balances her attention well to ensure that all children feel valued and included. n Children enjoy opportunities to play and explore outdoors. For example, the childminder takes them on trips to local parks and the library to provide them with different learning experiences. n The childminder ensures a regular two-way flow of information with parents.

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need to do better?

The parents talk positively about the childminder's provision. For example, they say that receiving photos of their children regularly informs them about their children's day. n The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her practice to help her identify areas for improvement. She has recently updated her paediatric first-aid certificate to keep herself up to date with first-aid procedures. However, she does not ensure that all required documentation is maintained as she does not record all children's hours of attendance. The childminder links with her local authority adviser for support and advice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is clear of her responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder continues to risk assess areas used by the children to enable her to identify and remove any potential hazards, to help keep children safe.

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Due date

maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, and their hours of attendance. 19/09/2021

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should:

n allow babies to move freely and gain independence, to help them to develop their physical skills further n make the most of opportunities to build on young children's developing vocabulary and communication skills, to support their language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558800 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10190176 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Dorchester. She offers care Monday to Friday during term time only. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification.

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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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable. n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk 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 took account of parents' views about the childminder's setting.

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Inspection activities

16 September 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

16 September 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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