Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She completes safeguarding training to ensure she has knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to protect children. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance to work with parents to support children's needs, well-being and health. She has policies and procedures to follow which are shared with parents. n The childminder understands the need to assess risks, for example ensuring the outdoor area is checked for safety before children play outside. n The childminder knows how to create and plan the play environment to support children's development. Through discussion, she shared how she will plan activities that are based on children's interests and stages of development. n The childminder is aware of the benefits of evaluating her practice to help her improve. She knows to monitor her assistant's practice, to help provide

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This provision meets requirements

continuity for children's care and welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of seeking the children's views to engage them in planning activities, such as choosing places to visit during school holidays.

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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 EY336286 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10062662 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 14 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Highcliffe, Dorset. She provides care exclusively for children before and after school, and in the school holidays. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant, who has a qualification at level 2.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the spaces and equipment available for use. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her assistant, 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 discussed the childminder's methods for evaluating her provision. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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Inspection activities

17 February 2022 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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17 February 2022 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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