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 feel safe in the childminder's welcoming environment. They build positive relationships with the childminder and each other. Children are motivated to learn and concentrate for sustained periods of time. For example, children draw around different shapes. The childminder extends the activity, encouraging the children to use scissors to cut along the lines of the shapes. They take care as they cut and show good control and pride when they succeed. The childminder gently guides them in a nurturing way. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes sure her curriculum takes account of the needs, abilities and interests of the children in her care. She knows the children really well. She makes accurate assessments to find out what children already know and can do. She tracks their development effectively to ensure children are progressing well in all areas of their learning.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder changed her procedures for the drop-off and collection of the children. For example, she continues to greet parents and children at the front door and then parents say goodbye. The childminder makes sure she communicates well with parents at these times to ensure she involves them in their children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's communication and language and personal, social and emotional development particularly well. She encourages the children to talk about what they can see in the books as she reads them stories of their choice. The childminder encourages children to choose their own songs and they learn familiar rhymes. During activities, the childminder introduces new words to extend their vocabulary and reinforce the ones they already know. Children benefit from regular outings to the local parent and toddler group where they can socialise with other children of similar ages, developing their confidence and self-esteem. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene routines. From an early age children learn to blow their nose, dispose of the tissue appropriately and wash their hands. In addition, the childminder talks about good oral health and works with parents to enhance this. Children show good control of their

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bodies and enjoy physical exercise to familiar songs, through jumping, hopping and shaking their bodies. n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and supports children with additional needs particularly well. She is confident to make referrals to the appropriate agencies to make sure children get the early help and support to enable them to make the best possible progress.

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6 February 2023 n Partnership with parents are positive and parents value the good communication through daily discussions and regular phone messages and photographs. The childminder also completes a daily diary to keep parents well-informed and for them to share what their children are doing at home. During COVID-19, the childminder made video calls with the children and sent activities that they could do at home. This made the transition back to the childminder's setting go smoothly. n The childminder uses good teaching methods, such as role modelling, encouragement and helping children to explore ideas. In general they are effective, however, occasionally more confident children dominate with their ideas and the childminder does not enable other children to share what they know and can do. n The childminder takes children on lots of outings in the community and places of interest. For example, they visit a country park and talk about the different

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seasons, climb trees and balance on logs. Children make marks on the ground with twigs, and they listen and identify different sounds. They take familiar letters and try to find them in the environment. All of these activities enhance their learning opportunities and help them to understand about the wider world. n Children show consideration to others; they share, take turns and use good manners when speaking to each other and the childminder. They know and understand the boundaries and expectations and respond well to the childminder's clear and consistent approach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of all aspects of safeguarding children. She completes regular training to make sure that her knowledge is up to date. The childminder has clear procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. Children learn how to stay safe. The childminder gives clear explanations and teaches them about road safety and the risks while on outings.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for quieter or less confident children to share their ideas in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109708 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10263473 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 4 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Poole, Dorset. The childminder offers childcare Monday to Thursday, from 8 until 5.30pm, for 48 weeks of the year. She receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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 inspector and the childminder talked about the curriculum and the childminder explained how they meet the children's individual needs. n The inspector viewed comments from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder spoke to the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector toured the premises with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed some of the documentation at the childminder's request that is used to help assess what children know and what they need to learn next.

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Inspection activities

6 February 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

6 February 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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