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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They show high levels of independence in their self-care. For instance, they cut and peel their own fruit at snack time, and put their coats and boots on themselves to go outdoors. The childminder's warm and nurturing approach, alongside ongoing praise and encouragement, boosts children's confidence and self-esteem successfully.

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The provision is good

Children giggle with excitement, as they investigate the ice and animals. They tell others how it feels 'cold' and 'wet'. The childminder introduces words, such as 'ice' and 'melts' to build on children's vocabulary effectively. She introduces additional activities, such as number trays, for children to count snowflake shapes. This helps to develop the children's understanding of mathematics. Children are well behaved and learn good social skills as they happily play alongside each other.

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The provision is good

Children are happy, active and motivated to learn. The childminder understands what she wants children to learn. She skilfully identifies how she can build on each child's existing skills to extend their learning effectively. For example, when children create an aeroplane with chairs, the childminder encourages them to make their own passports and tickets. This helps to support their early literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is enthusiastic and passionate about her role. She observes children as they play and uses the information effectively to plan an exciting and stimulating environment. As a result, children's next steps in learning are planned well and link directly to each child's needs and interests. This benefits children, as they learn skills for the next stage in their development and make good progress in their learning. n All children are valued. The childminder is sensitive to the children's needs and quickly recognises when they need a cuddle and some extra reassurance. This supports children's emotional security effectively. However, on occasions, some older children have a tendency to take over the play, which means that younger children have less chance to finish what they are doing. n The childminder recognises the importance of story telling and developing children's interest in books. Children listen intently to their chosen story and the

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childminder asks questions, such as, 'what's happening' to develop children's listening and thinking skills effectively. n Children learn how to behave appropriately due to the consistent and calm approach of the childminder, who acts as a positive role model. For instance, as children play in the den, the childminder reminds them to make room so that others can join in. Children listen and cooperate, which helps them build good relationships with each other.

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12 January 2023 n Parents value the regular updates they receive from the childminder about their child's day and achievements. They comment on the positive impact the childminder has in helping their children to progress in their development. n Children have fun as they join in the songs and rhymes. For example, they repeat familiar words and copy the actions in the 'roly poly' rhyme, showing lots of enthusiasm and enjoyment. This introduces children to rhyme and rhythm sounds. n Children enjoy playing outdoors and explore the garden with interest. The childminder provides some resources outdoors. She has plans to develop the garden area further to promote all areas of learning consistently well outdoors, to fully support children who learn best outdoors. n Children follow good hygiene routines and understand the importance of washing their hands to get rid of germs. Children enjoy nutritious hot meals

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cooked on the premises. The childminder take account of any specific dietary needs when planning her menus, to ensure that all children's health is maintained. n The childminder updates her knowledge through training opportunities to help her increase her skills. For example, following specific training, she enhanced her mathematics resources to develop children's understanding of number. The childminder understands her responsibility to monitor her assistant's practice to ensure consistency for the children's care and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes relevant training on a regular basis to continue to update her knowledge of child protection issues. She is clear on the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands her responsibility to assess the suitability of her assistant. She works closely with her assistant to risk assess the play areas and keep the premises secure. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She supervises children well and follows clear procedures on outings to help keep children safe.

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should:

n provide children with uninterrupted time and space to engage in their chosen activity, in particular the younger children, to allow them to finish what they are doing and achieve well n develop use of the outdoor play areas to allow children to continue their learning outdoors and promote all aspects of their learning continually well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2594837 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10251353 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset. She works Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder currently receives funding to provide early education for children aged three years. She has a degree in early years.

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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 setting 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

12 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

12 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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