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 are confident, happy and motivated to learn. The childminder works with an assistant. They provide a warm, homely and friendly environment. Children play well, share and are polite. Older children are caring and help the younger children. They receive lots of praise and affection from the childminder and her assistant, which helps them to feel valued and respected. Children develop close bonds with the childminder and her assistant.

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The provision is good

Children play and explore freely, and enjoy trying things for themselves. For example, they concentrate well as they build towers with bricks and talk about building them taller and higher. When their towers fall, children continue to practise by repeating their building activity. They smile proudly as the childminder praises their efforts, which supports their emotional well-being effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder has adapted the way that she operates since the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, she has introduced a 'doorstep' policy for parents to prevent additional adults from entering her home. While most interactions are now conducted on the doorstep, the childminder uses digital messaging to ensure that she keeps parents informed about the progress that their children make.

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need to do better?

n All children benefit from a broad curriculum that helps them to build key skills for future learning. The childminder meets regularly with her assistant to consider the curriculum that they provide. They observe children in their play to identify children's abilities and interests. The childminder assesses children's learning to keep track of their development and prioritise what children need to learn next. n The childminder encourages the children to have a love of books. Children are keen to sit and listen to stories together. They learn about animals when the assistant reads a favourite story. She uses resources to encourage children's curiosity and imagination. The assistant asks the children if they can identify the animals and what noises they make. n Overall, the childminder supports children to develop their communication skills well. Children enjoy having conversations with her and her assistant about what

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need to do better?

they are playing with and what they know and remember. However, the childminder and her assistant do not always give children opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations, or enough time to respond to questions in order to extend their language and critical thinking further. n The childminder provides a well-resourced garden that children can access in all weather conditions. She takes children on regular outings to nearby places of interest, parks, the beach, toddler groups and soft-play areas. During these

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need to do better?

12 January 2023 outings, children can take part in a range of physical activities. n The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. They are polite in their interactions with each other and demonstrate by example how to be helpful and considerate of the needs of others. This helps children to learn to behave in the same way. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder's service. They comment that their children have made progress, such as in their social skills. They appreciate the communication that the childminder provides. Parents describe the childminder and her assistant as 'very caring and professional'. n The childminder supports her assistant effectively so that she can fulfil her role well. She encourages her assistant to access training and gain qualifications. The childminder discusses her own learning with her assistant to provide children with consistent teaching and support.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to improve her practice continuously. She reflects on the activities and experiences for the children. The childminder includes what has gone well and what improvements she might make next time. She seeks feedback from parents and children. The childminder uses any suggestions and ideas to help to plan continuous improvements in the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection. She understands her role in helping to keep children safe from harm. The childminder and her assistant attend safeguarding training regularly to keep up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or another person living or working in her household. She completes daily checks of the environment to ensure that it is suitable for children to use. The childminder and her assistant supervise children closely to ensure that they are safe and understand expectations for safe play.

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should:

n develop strategies to extend conversations more, encourage deeper learning and improve children's knowledge even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434358 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10235590 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Kings Park area of Bournemouth, Dorset. She operates her childminding service from 8.30am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3 and her assistant holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder can receive funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. 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 considered the written views of parents. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of the suitability of adults. n The inspector viewed the environment and assessed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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

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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