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

Children settle quickly when they arrive, as the childminder is welcoming, and she knows the children well. Parents report that they are confident to leave their children here as the childminder feels like a member of the family. Children select a favourite book and cuddle in while the childminder reads it to them. She encourages the children to ask questions and they point to the pictures excitedly.

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The provision is good

The childminder arranges child-centred activities inside and outside in her well- organised setting. The children have ample opportunities to play in the garden, where they can kick a ball, run, jump, swing and slide down from the playhouse. The childminder enjoys taking the children on outings, such as a beach walk. Children love to choose props to accompany singing nursery rhymes. They join in with the words and dance to the music.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports each child's learning and development by using her knowledge and experience. She understands how to pitch activities at the right level for each child to keep them engaged. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and promotes good manners. Children are learning to take turns and cover their mouths when they cough to stop the spread of germs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands what the children know. She talks about their progress and learning with confidence. She keeps parents well informed of children's development and offers ideas for learning at home. Parents say that their children are stimulated by the childminder's activities and they also report that their children's confidence has improve since starting with the childminder. n The childminder offers good support to children to develop their personal, social and emotional skills. They learn to share resources and take turns. The childminder is a good role model. Children are beginning to learn how to recognise their emotions and this grounding is developing their resilience for later on in life. n Children are learning to communicate well. The childminder gently repeats phrases back to toddlers who are a little unclear so that they will get it right next time. n Children enjoy being physically active. In the attractive garden, they use ride-on

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toys and kick the ball into the football net. Children enjoy outings with the childminder. They have opportunities to learn about different parts of the local area, such as the beach and the local farm. n The childminder encourages the children to build strength in their fingers by using different utensils to move small objects, such as pasta, acorns and conkers, between containers. This supports children with early mathematical

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17 October 2022 concepts, such capacity and volume. However, the childminder misses opportunities to discuss where conkers and acorns come from and extend children's detailed knowledge about the world. n The childminder strives to improve her practice. She takes advantage of online training and webinars and uses what she has learned to improve outcomes for children. For example, she learns about behaviour in pre-school children and strategies to use in challenging situations. She shares this advice with parents who welcome the support. n At music time, the childminder encourages children as they sing familiar songs. She offers drums and shakers and praises children for trying to use new instruments. The children love the noises they make as they shake and beat their hands. n The childminder knows that the children in her care make good progress. She shares good examples of areas where children have made progress. However,

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she has not considered further ways of challenging children to extend their skills to help them make even better progress. n The childminder manages children's behaviour consistently. She offers praise and encouragement during activities, which promotes children's confidence. The childminder ensures all children have access to the same opportunities. She liaises with professionals to get appropriate support and is persistent in following up progress with them.

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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. She has a good understanding of safeguarding and attends regular training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She can identify signs and symptoms of abuse and what action she should take if she is concerned about a child. She is motivated to learn about all issues of child protection, so that no harm comes to a child in her care. She helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, she reminds children to concentrate when navigating climbing equipment.

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should:

n identify opportunities to further extend and broaden children's learning about nature, as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453922 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10235979 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 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Canford Heath, Dorset. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. She works from Monday to Wednesday, all year round.

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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 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 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

17 October 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

17 October 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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