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 has created a welcoming, homely setting. Children separate easily from parents when they arrive, showing that they feel safe and secure. Parents say that the childminder and her assistant are like an 'extension to their family' and that they are confident to leave their children with them. Children settle quickly in this calm environment as the childminder finds out about family home routines and mirrors them.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children know what is expected of them and that there are rules in place, such as using 'kind hands'. The childminder and her assistant are good role models, so children learn to share resources, take turns and they are respectful to each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports each child's learning and development by using her vast bank of knowledge and experience. When children start at the setting, she makes detailed records of what children can do and notes their likes and dislikes. She uses this information to plan engaging activities that interest children and help with their development.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder kept in touch with families by delivering craft activity sets to their homes so children felt connected even though they could not socialise with their friends in the normal way.

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need to do better?

n The childminder tracks children's learning and development well and prepares activities that help the children to learn and reach their next milestones. She shares this learning with parents who report on what their child can do at home. n Parents say that their children really enjoy their time here and look forward to attending. Parents say that they are well supported and value the advice and guidance that the childminder gives them, such as managing behaviour at home. n Children learn in a well-sequenced way and the childminder checks on children's understanding and recall. For example, the childminder tells the children that they will make cakes next week and asks if they can remember the four ingredients they will need. The children take turns to remind her that she will need flour, eggs, sugar and butter. n The childminder encourages the children to build strength in their fingers using different utensils to move small objects, such as pasta, between containers. This

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also supports children with early mathematical concepts, such as capacity and volume. n Using board games, the childminder teaches the children about winning, losing

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2 December 2022 and taking turns. Children are beginning to learn how to recognise their emotions, and this grounding is preparing their resilience for later in life. n Children learn how to behave at the table when the childminder eats with them at mealtimes. The childminder has high expectations of the children's behaviour and gently reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you' if they momentarily forget. n The childminder and her assistant give children praise and plenty of cuddles, supporting children's self-esteem and confidence well. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and responds quickly, such as when they need a snack or a rest. However, she does not promote independence in children's' self- care, such as encouraging children to wipe their own noses. n The childminder models language well and introduces new words to help increase the children's vocabulary. For example, during a shape-matching game,

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she shows the children what a pentagon looks like and supports them to try to pronounce the names of other shapes, such as 'parallelogram'. Children are beginning to recognise letters, and during an activity when children post letters, they shout 'I found my name!' n Children develop a love of reading. The childminder engages the children with World Book Day and sets a summer reading challenge when children take books home to read with their families. n Children have daily opportunities to explore their local community. The childminder plans trips to local parks and the beach and the children learn about their environment and the changing seasons. Children also enjoyed a recent journey on the Sandbanks chain ferry when they learned about different modes of transport. n The childminder supports children to learn about road safety. Parents say that this has had a positive impact on their children's behaviour when they are out

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand how to recognise children who may be at risk of harm. They know the signs and symptoms of abuse and keep their knowledge up to date on child protection issues. They recognise their responsibilities and the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's safety. The childminder has comprehensive policies in place covering a wide range of safeguarding issues. She has regular discussions with her assistant to ensure that they share any safeguarding concerns. She helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, on trips out, she teaches children that all strangers can be potentially dangerous.

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should:

2 December 2022 n support children to be independent with self-care routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109639 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10234069 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 9 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Broadstone, Dorset, and works with an assistant. The childminder provides childcare each weekday for 47 weeks of the year. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 talked to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. 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

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Inspection activities

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

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