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

The childminder welcomes children warmly into her homely setting. They are eager to attend and ready to play with their friends when they arrive. Children settle quickly and enjoy exploring the activities on offer with enthusiasm. They appear comfortable and relaxed and know where to find the toys they want to play with. Children become independent and enjoy leading their own play.

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The provision is good

The childminder forms friendly and caring relationships with children. She is a good role model and treats children with kindness and consideration. Children follow her example and behave well. For example, children learn how to take turns during a game of hopscotch. They concentrate, cooperate with each other and gain good physical and counting skills as they take part.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She organises a broad curriculum that supports children's learning in all areas of development. For example, children spend long periods of time, sharing books as the childminder asks questions to spark their interest and encourages conversation. They talk eagerly about the birds in a book and describe their 'beautiful colours'. Children develop their curiosity and imaginations and say, 'we love books'.

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need to do better?

n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the care their children receive. They particularly appreciate the effective two-way flow of information that promotes a consistent approach to children's learning. Parents say the childminder is passionate about children, nurturing and kind. They comment positively on children's good progress and say that children really enjoy attending. n The childminder monitors children's learning closely and is quick to notice any gaps in their development. She contacts other professionals, such as speech and language therapists if children need extra support. n The childminder knows children well and recognises what they need to learn next. She skilfully sequences their learning experiences so they practise and develop their understanding. At times, however, she overlooks chances to focus precisely on children's next steps to deepen their understanding even further.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated childminder is reflective of the service she provides for children and families. She continues to develop her setting so that children enjoy a wide variety of activities and experiences. For example, she is making improvements to the outdoor space to extend children's outdoor play. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training. However, she recognises the need to undertake additional training to improve her knowledge and skills to a higher level.

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need to do better?

17 February 2023 n Children develop good fine motor skills. They enjoy a wide variety of activities that help them build their muscles in preparation for early writing. They hold pencils with a firm grip as they draw and take part in creative activities. Children show pride in their achievements and have good levels of self-esteem. n Children are confident communicators. For example, they talk about what they enjoy doing and have meaningful conversations with others. Children listen to others when they speak and follow instructions carefully. Children continually learn new vocabulary to develop their language skills. n The childminder promotes children's social skills well. For example, she regularly takes children to local playgroups where they socialise with others. Children get lots of fresh air and exercise to help keep them fit and healthy. They enjoy visits to parks and other open spaces and playing games in the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children effectively with their eventual move on to school. For example, she shares information about children's achievements with local schools and other settings they attend. Children develop independence and confidence with the childminder that helps them to continue on to their future education with self-assurance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a firm understanding of the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. She knows how to follow the local safeguarding partnership's procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending training. She uses risk assessments effectively to help keep children safe from harm. Children help to tidy away after activities to reduce tripping hazards and the childminder ensures her home is safe and secure.

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should:

n make the most of all opportunities to support children's next steps in learning to extend and deepen their understanding at a higher level

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299216 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10264895 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 6 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the area of Burton, near Christchurch, in Dorset. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care throughout the year. She recieves 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector talked to children and parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 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

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