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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming setting. Children settle well as the childminder takes time to get to know them and their family. Parents state that the setting is very homely and children quickly show that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes good behaviour. Children cover their mouths when they cough as they are learning not to spread germs. Children behave very well. For example, they help with dishes at lunchtime without being asked.

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The provision is good

Children have ample opportunities to play outside as they ride on bikes and go up and down the slide. They enjoy the water and sand play provided. The children use little watering cans and learn about what helps plants to grow. The childminder helps children to pick the fruits they have grown, such as strawberries, and the children love to eat them. The children enjoy discussing their favourite fruits and know that they are part of a healthy diet.

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The provision is good

The childminder arranges outings to the beach and park, where children begin to learn about road safety. At the library, the childminder finds books about the children's interests. Parents comment that they enjoy the stories that the children read each term.

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need to do better?

n Parents report that they have regular communication with the childminder and know how their children are progressing. They say the childminder offers support and guidance, such as when to start toilet training. n The childminder has an ambitious curriculum for the children who attend. She gathers information when children start and makes home visits. The childminder knows the children well. She talks about what they can do, what she wants them to learn, how she will do this, and why. For example, she bases an activity around role play to encourage a child with their communication skills. n The childminder is enthusiastic during adult-led activities, such as circle time. She encourages children to take turns by choosing a prop to accompany the nursery rhymes they sing, and the children respond well. They sing familiar songs to improve their language skills. However, the childminder does not always allow some children enough time to process instructions before moving

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on to the next activity. n Children enjoy the opportunities to develop their physical development. They confidently climb, crawl under and ride on the large apparatus in the garden and local park. Inside, the childminder encourages the children to build strength in their fingers using play dough, which the children pat, squeeze and roll. This supports children with early literacy skills, such as holding a pencil.

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9 September 2022 n The childminder encourages independence from an early age and promotes children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children learn to wash their hands before eating. Children behave well and know what is expected of them and the daily routine. The childminder manages children's behaviour consistently. She offers praise and encouragement during activities, which promotes children's confidence. n Children learn about diversity in modern Britain. On outings, the childminder talks to them about people they meet and explains that although some people look different we are all the same underneath. They access resources, such as different coloured paints for human skin when back at the setting. n The childminder is Polish and she promotes spoken Polish particularly well. At mealtimes, the childminder encourages the children, who all speak Polish, to socialise with each other. They talk about recent events, and she encourages

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need to do better?

questions. However, the childminder could expose children to more spoken English during the day, to help develop their communication and language skills further. n The childminder is motivated to reflect on her practice and makes changes to improve her setting. For example, she introduces new resources in the home corner to stimulate children to use their imaginations. She is delighted when children start their own tea shop. n The childminder ensures that all children have access to the same opportunities, including those who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She liaises with professionals to get appropriate support and is persistent in following up progress with them. Children progress well in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure, and she helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, on trips, she teaches children about road safety. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection. She can identify signs and symptoms of abuse and when she may be concerned about a child. She attends regular training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. She is confident about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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should:

n allow children adequate time to process instructions, so that they can learn at their own pace n provide more support for those children who learn English as an additional

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should:

9 September 2022 language, to help them hear and learn English more consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396954 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10235334 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 17 Date of previous inspection 24 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Bournemouth, Dorset. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year from 6am to 6pm. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a qualification in childcare 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 September 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

9 September 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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