Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

New children settle quickly in the childminder's care. They are happy, content and comfortable. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. They smile and speak confidently, even when a visitor is present. Children move freely around the childminder's home, accessing toys and activities. They return to the childminder for a reassuring cuddle. Children's self-assurance grows as the childminder gently encourages them. The childminder uses clear and positive language to praise them. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and her husband, who works alongside her as an assistant.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports the needs and interests of children of different ages effectively. She is a positive role model and treats children with kindness and respect. The childminder calmly reminds them to use 'kind hands' and share with their friends. As a result, children behave well. They are beginning to understand boundaries and expectations for their behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises that some children may need extra support following the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Children have ample opportunities to be active and spend most of their time outdoors. They enjoy spending time in the fresh air, physical exercise and playing with their friends. This has a positive impact on children's well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant know the children well. They are clear on what children need to learn and why. The childminder talks with parents and observes the children to develop a secure understanding of children's skills and abilities. She uses this information to provide a broad curriculum so that children make good progress. For example, the childminder plans activities to develop children's early writing skills. Children express themselves creatively, using spring onions as paint brushes to mix green and red paint together. Children are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude to their learning. n Children enjoy learning together as a group. They follow instructions well and cut fruit carefully to make smoothies. The childminder and her assistant interact warmly with children and ask questions during group activities. Children discuss what ingredients to use and the different colours. However, on occasion, adults

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do not engage the quieter children as successfully as their more confident friends, to develop their thinking skills further. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. She is multilingual and talks to children in English and in their home language. When children start, the assistant uses key words in their home language to help them settle and engage with the activities. Children join in

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28 September 2021 happily, learning to sing happy birthday in different languages. n Children have a strong determination to manage tasks for themselves. For instance, older children have a go at wiping down the table before they eat. Younger children fetch and arrange seats independently so that their friends have a place to sit. The childminder is enthusiastic about children's efforts and gives them plenty of praise. This helps to raise children's self-esteem. n The childminder spends additional funding wisely, supporting the individual needs of children. Visits to a local farm and kayak lessons are some of the many opportunities that children have accessed through funding while with the childminder. This has helped children significantly to broaden their life experiences and develop their understanding of the wider world. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents report positively about the childminder and her assistant. They appreciate the wide range of activities the

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childminder plans for their children, including outings to local places of interest. The childminder works with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to help close any gaps in children's development. n The childminder supports her assistant well. They meet regularly to reflect on their practice. The childminder and her assistant plan learning experiences, discuss children's progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of the setting. They have recently developed their garden to incorporate all areas of learning. The childminder monitors and coaches her assistant, so he can also develop his knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of what actions she needs to take if she has any concerns about children's safety. She understands how to identify the signs of abuse, neglect and extreme views. The childminder also knows the agencies to contact should an allegation be made against herself or a family member. She makes sure that her premises are safe and secure, indoors and outdoors, so children can play and explore in safety. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to keep up to date with current safeguarding requirements. She ensures her assistant understands his responsibility to help keep children safe.

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n adapt teaching more effectively to ensure that all children fully engage during activities and develop their thinking skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420244 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10125722 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth. She is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 6am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of funding for nursery education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant, who holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed children and the childminder taking part in activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder reflected on a learning experience for children. n Parents shared their feedback and experiences of the setting with the inspector, through discussions and written comments. n Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder shared a sample of documents with the inspector. This included

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evidence about training and the suitability of those living on the premises.

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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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