Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to meet children's individual needs. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend. The childminder describes how this helps her to provide appropriate and consistent care and learning. n The childminder explains how she would plan enjoyable and inclusive activities for children. She understands how children develop and how to plan to support their progress through the early years foundation stage. The childminder discusses how to support children who may need additional help with their development. n The childminder's home is welcoming, well organised and is an appropriate space for childminding. Her home is safe and secure, and she talks confidently about the importance of assessing risks. The childminder has taken steps to address the use of the outdoor environment to support those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has developed her resources to provide more open-ended activities. She explains how this develops children's curiosity and exploration. She understands how she can adapt activities to engage children. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop an active and healthy lifestyle. The childminder explains how she plans to speak with parents and children about the benefits of nutritious food and help children to implement hygiene routines, such as handwashing frequently. The childminder would encourage children to exercise and play in fresh air, daily. n The childminder discusses how she intends to help children to acquire positive social skills and respect others. She plans to take children out into the local community and take part in activities with other children to support their self- confidence and social skills. n The childminder explains how she will support children's positive behaviour. She

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This provision meets requirements

explains that she will encourage children to feel free to express their feelings, while learning to share toys and listen to and respect others. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice and making plans for ongoing developments. For example, she would gather views about her setting from the children, parents and other early years professionals. The childminder uses training opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder knows her responsibilities of how to safeguard the children in her care. She reviews her safeguarding procedures and ensures that all essential training is in place, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding.

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This provision meets requirements

23 May 2022 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 EY321211 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10234996 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 0 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Christchurch, in Dorset. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, and on occasional weekends, all year round, except for family holidays. She provides overnight care. The childminder holds an early years 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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning and discussed how she supports partnerships with parents. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements, looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training, and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.

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Inspection activities

23 May 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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