Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely atmosphere and children show that they feel extremely safe and secure as they join the childminder to welcome visitors at the door. Parents comment that the childminder provides a safe, nurturing environment and praise her and her assistant for their 'warmth and professionalism'.

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The provision is outstanding

All children thrive here. The childminder plans enticing activities that engage the children and extend their knowledge. The children are deeply engaged and concentrate for long periods in their play. The childminder has created a highly ambitious curriculum for all children. She identifies any gaps in learning with precision and ensures that every child is supported to meet and exceed their milestones. She involves children in their individual progress, and they celebrate their success together. Each child has a segmented caterpillar picture showing their learning journey, which they add to as they develop new skills. Children therefore develop excellent self-esteem and a thirst for knowledge.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder promotes exemplary behaviour. Children have impeccable manners and behave very well, as they know the rules and what is expected of them. Children say 'please' and 'thank you' and cover their mouths when they cough. They share resources kindly with each other and notice, without adult intervention, when a friend needs support.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is passionate about her work. She is highly skilled and experienced, and she supports her assistant to build on his experience. Together they work as a strong team and provide a highly consistent approach to support children's learning.

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need to do better?

n Children demonstrate very positive attitudes to learning and listen intently to the adults. During a physical activity, they respond eagerly to the childminder's instructions to move their bodies in different ways as they stretch out their muscles. They build their core strength as they confidently copy the childminder's poses. n Partnerships with parents are very strong and highly effective. Parents speak highly of the information the childminder provides about their children's learning and development. They feel supported and know that their children are receiving an exceptional start in life. n Children develop a real love of books. They eagerly choose a book each week to take home and share with their families. This supports parents with home learning and helps to build a lifelong love of reading.

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12 May 2023 n The childminder helps children to become respectful adults of tomorrow. Differences are celebrated and discussed openly, and children learn what it is to be unique. The childminder teaches children that some people are less fortunate than others in life, and children learn to be compassionate. n The childminder makes learning effortless and fun, and children watch in wonder as a new world is revealed to them. Children learn about British history and values as the childminder has prepared enticing coronation activities. She enriches this learning further as children learn about succession to the throne. Children absorb this knowledge and gain a greater insight into the world. n Children are excited to share their knowledge. They talk about planets and know that we live on Earth. The childminder has taught them about life cycles and children recall that a caterpillar 'will stay in a cocoon for about two weeks'.

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Children are comfortable using early scientific language. n The childminder skilfully uses a fun activity using a microphone to teach children how to listen and, when it is their turn, to speak confidently in front of others. Children are therefore adept at voicing their opinions eloquently with their peers. n The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models as they encourage children to be ever more independent. During role-play and dressing-up activities, they encourage children to realise when clothing is inside out and how to rectify it before trying again. Children are therefore incredibly independent with their self-care routines. n Children use scissors and rulers with ease. The childminder demonstrates how to draw straight lines at different angles, as the children discuss which is shorter or longer. This gives children an excellent start in early mathematical language. n The childminder assesses and tracks children to ensure that they progress

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need to do better?

enormously well in all areas of learning. She quickly identifies the needs of children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities and puts support in place. She engages extremely effectively with parents, professionals and the community to ensure that children who may be falling behind in any aspect of learning benefit from early intervention.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to recognise children who may be at risk of harm. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and keeps her knowledge up to date on child protection issues. She recognises her responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's safety. She has comprehensive policies in place covering a wide range of safeguarding issues. The childminder has regular discussions with her assistant to ensure that they share any safeguarding concerns. She monitors accident reports and takes swift, appropriate action to prevent or minimise any future risks of harm to children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444302 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10264404 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years 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 14 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the town of Poole, in Dorset, and provides care for children on weekdays, throughout the year. She works with an assistant. The childminder receives early education funding 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder and her assistant. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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

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