Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are content and settled in the childminder's care. They thoroughly enjoy looking through and talking about family photographs from their 'happy box.' This helps children feel safe and secure. Children develop warm, close relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and provides regular cuddles and reassurance. This supports their emotional well-being effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides activities that are designed to spark children's interest. For example, children are fascinated and watch intently as the childminder places a jar over a lit candle in water. They remind each other to be careful and say 'don't touch the flame'. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This boosts their self-esteem successfully. Children clap their hands with excitement as the candle goes out and they see bubbles in the rising water. They are confident and keen to communicate in both English and Spanish. The childminder places a strong emphasis on reminding children of the importance of sharing and being kind. Children listen to the childminder carefully and take turns to lift the jar. They behave well and are respectful to one another as the childminder models the behaviour she expects.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a purposeful and interesting curriculum where children build on their existing skills. The childminder and co-childminder work well as a team and have an in-depth knowledge of each child. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and make good progress in relation to their starting points. n Children thoroughly enjoy being active outside in the fresh air. They giggle with delight as they chase each other. Children run and jump with confidence. They learn to throw, catch and kick balls. This supports their physical skills effectively. n Children learn to respect the environment. For example, they enthusiastically pick up litter when on a walk under the close supervision of the childminder. Children develop their fine motor skills and show good levels of concentration as they squeeze water from a flannel and gently wash the leaves of a plant.

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Children help to tidy toys away when they have finished playing with them. n The childminder provides strong support for children's developing communication skills. She talks to children as they play, introduces new words and models language well. This helps children to build the vocabulary they need to express their thoughts and ideas. n Children develop a love of books as they sit with the childminder to read stories together. The childminder reads books with good intonation and uses repetition in both Spanish and English to familiarise children with key words. Children

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12 July 2022 confidently join in with familiar phrases. Younger children look intensely at the pictures on the page, and older children fully engage in discussions about what might happen next. n The childminder successfully helps children to understand the importance of good health and hygiene. She uses books to teach children how to brush their teeth. Children wash their hands before eating and enjoy nutritious snacks. The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children put their own shoes on and wash their plates after mealtimes. n Parents are happy with the care and learning their children receive. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's achievements and how to support their children's learning at home. She works closely with parents to obtain relevant information when children first begin attending. However, she does not request enough detail about children's development to identify their

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starting points more precisely. n The childminder is proactive in seeking feedback from parents about the service she offers. This, along with her own evaluations, helps her to identify and address areas for improvement. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings children attend. However, she does not share information about children's achievements with schools to further support their continuity in learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows and understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She undertakes regular safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and awareness of safeguarding concerns, such as protecting children from extremist views. She is clear about what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder takes steps to minimise any risks and carefully supervises children. She encourages children to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn about road safety and understand why they wear high-visibility jackets on outings.

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should:

n extend the level of initial information obtained from parents, to include further detail of children's development, to better inform initial assessments and planning of activities n strengthen the partnership with schools so that precise information about children's achievements is shared to support children's continuity of learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2556074 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10221637 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and works at her co-childminder's home in Winton, an area of Bournemouth, Dorset. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays, one week in December and one week in August. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and follows the Montessori ethos. She receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the paediatric first-aid certificate and evidence of the suitability of adult household members.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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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Inspection activities

12 July 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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