Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the need to assess risks, for example ensuring the outdoor area is checked before children play outside. She has ensured her public liability insurance is renewed annually. The childminder completes child protection training to ensure that her knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to protect children is robust. She has policies and procedures to follow and share with parents using an online system. n The childminder speaks confidently about managing children's behaviour. She has written golden rules and can describe how to use them to support children's good behaviour. She knows how to help children to develop positive relationships and the importance of sharing and turn taking within daily activities. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. Through discussion, she shares her use of observations to plan activities that are based on children's interests and stages

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of development. Procedures are in place to monitor learning, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals, particularly for those children who are at risk of delay or who need additional support, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder is committed to establishing effective partnerships with parents. She can explain how she will communicate with parents to support children's individual care and learning needs.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY437534 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10213030 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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Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bournemouth, Dorset. She offers care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's policies, procedures and documents.

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Inspection activities

29 October 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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29 October 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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