Childminder in Dorset

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are confident, happy and settle quickly. They form strong attachments with the childminder and respond positively to her gentle, caring and relaxed approach. Children's well-being is supported effectively. The childminder links closely with the parents to find out about children's individual needs before they start. She makes sure that all children receive her care and consideration, which helps them to feel secure.

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The provision requires improvement

Children move around the play space and make independent choices about their play from the wide range of resources. They have access to a suitable range of activities and learning experiences. However, the childminder does not consistently use planning effectively. She does not always focus on the children's individual stage of development, to support them to make the best possible progress that they can in their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children generally play alongside each other well. They are supported in learning to manage their behaviour. For example, the childminder provides gentle reminders about the importance of sharing and being kind to others. The childminder offers regular praise and acknowledges the children's achievements, which helps to boost their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has recently returned to childminding following a break from her role. Before recommencing caring for children she reviewed the play spaces to make sure they were safe and suitable for all ages of children. The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice to support children's learning. However, she recognises that she needs to refresh her professional knowledge and skills, to make sure that she keeps up to date when it comes to her role. Consequently, her curriculum is not sufficiently well planned to build on all children's interests and existing skills. n The childminder knows children well and provides resources and activities that she knows children enjoy. She observes children as they play and recognises some of their next steps in learning. However, the childminder does not adapt or extend the activities to support children's learning fully. For example, some

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need to do better?

children lose interest when playing with the building bricks and wander off, not engaged in the activity. n Children learn the importance of good hygiene. They follow the daily routines of washing hands before eating, to help prevent the spread of infection. The childminder liaises closely with parents to make sure that children's specific dietary needs are followed continually. This helps to keep children healthy. n Children develop their fine motor skills well. They enjoy exploring the paint and

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need to do better?

10 January 2023 show control as they use the brush to make marks on the paper. Children take care as they stack the cotton reels on top of each other and then watch their tower topple over. This helps to develop their hand-to-eye coordination effectively. n Children enjoy books. They happily cuddle up to the childminder to listen to a story and eagerly point to the pictures of animals. The childminder interacts with children well. She continually talks to the children to support their developing communication and language skills. However, at times, the childminder does not use the correct versions of words to help children learn to pronounce words clearly. n The childminder has positive relationships with the parents. She maintains an effective two-way flow of information which keeps the parents well-informed about their children's day. This helps provide a consistent approach to meeting children's care needs. Parents provide positive comments about the childminder.

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need to do better?

They say the childminder provides great communication, both verbally and via the phone. n Children have regular opportunities for outdoor play activities, including trips around the local areas and visits to the park. This provides the children with access to fresh air and exercise, which helps promote their physical development. For example, children are able to run freely and develop skills such as throwing and kicking, as they join in ball games.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She knows the possible signs that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm and how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder continually risk assesses her home to help her provide a safe environment for children.

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Due date

implement an effective programme of professional development to increase knowledge and skills, to improve planning for children's learning to help build on children's interests and existing skills. 04/04/2023

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should:

n provide consistency in supporting children's language skills, to help them pronounce words more clearly and extend their skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2589617 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10251198 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Gillingham, Dorset. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5pm.

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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 explained how her early years provision is organised. The inspector held a learning discussion with the childminder on how she supports the children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The inspector took account of parents' views about the childminder's setting.

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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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10 January 2023 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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