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 have warm and affectionate bonds with the kind and caring childminder. They have a positive and happy time in her care. Children act as if the childminder's home is their own and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. Older children proudly talk about photographs of their families. Younger children ask the childminder for help when needed. They feel secure in her care.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated to learn. They play together cooperatively, building relationships and trying new activities. Children take part in group games with the childminder. For instance, they take turns to roll balls to each other. The childminder encourages the children to be kind and considerate to their friends and talks to them about sharing. Children enjoy the childminder's praise, which helps support them to become confident learners.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has focused on supporting children's personal and social development. She ensures children have plenty of opportunities to spend time in their local community. For example, children visit playgroups, parks and the library. This furthers children's knowledge of the world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a well-organised environment that supports the needs of children of different ages and abilities. She plans interesting activities that build on the children's interests and prior learning. Children make good progress in their learning. They are inquisitive and persevere with new skills. Children enjoy looking at picture books and concentrate intently as they manipulate dough using a variety of tools. n The childminder supports language and communication development well. She asks the children questions and encourages them to talk about what they think might be happening during activities. However, at times, the childminder does not extend her questions to help children enhance their knowledge. n The childminder encourages the children to be independent. For instance, younger children help with small tasks, such as setting the table for mealtimes. Older children learn to manage their own personal care appropriately. They

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know when to wash and dry their hands and tidy away the toys. n Children are physically active. They instinctively join in with movement and dancing. The childminder follows the children's lead. This results in plenty of fun and laughter and helps develop their large-muscle skills. n The childminder supervises the children well as they all sit together to eat their packed lunch. This is a time for socialisation and for the children to learn together about the benefits of healthy eating and good hygiene procedures. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children have

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10 January 2023 wholesome and nutritious meals and that younger children have regular sleep time routines. n The childminder is motivated and committed to her role. She has a positive attitude and attends regular training to develop her practice. The childminder meets with other childminders on a regular basis. They discuss good practices and provide positive role models for the children in their care. The childminder has support to maintain her clear intentions for children's learning. n The childminder evaluates what she does and reflects on the experiences she provides for the children. She identifies when activities are successful and when they are not. The childminder finds different ways to do things to support individual children and their learning needs. There is good consultation with parents. For example, the childminder uses questionnaires and discussions to gain their views about her setting.

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n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder discusses children's needs and interests with parents before they start attending and ensures they have regular updates on their progress. Parents say their children have settled well in her care and value the communication they receive. They feel that the childminder is part of their extended family.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her safeguarding knowledge. She understands how to keep children safe and what the indicators are that a child may be at risk from harm. The childminder updates her safeguarding training regularly to ensure she keeps up to date with changes in legislation and the wider aspects of safeguarding. Her policy and procedures support her practice. The childminder ensures parents receive information about her policies to keep children safe. She keeps careful records of any injuries to children while in her care.

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should:

n build on questioning skills to help children to strengthen their knowledge even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466137 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10258574 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 3 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Pokesdown area of Bournemouth, Dorset. The childminder provides care for children on Tuesday to Thursday, from 9am to 4pm, during school term times. She can receive funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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 inspector held a discussion with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the interactions of the childminder and the children, and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. n The childminder, the children and the inspector spoke at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided for the purpose of the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and qualification certificates.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2023 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

10 January 2023 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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