Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not assure children's safety. Despite being aware of her responsibility to inform Ofsted about changes to household members, she failed to do so. As a result, Ofsted have not been able to undertake suitability checks for all household members. During the inspection, it became evident that the childminder had continued to provide care for children despite being aware that a household member was disqualified due to historical circumstances. This means the childminder was operating while they were disqualified by association. This breach of requirements has a significant impact on the safety and well-being of children.

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The provision is inadequate

Risk assessment processes are not robust. The childminder fails to take reasonable steps to ensure that the garden area is secure. She does not supervise children well enough while they are eating. Risks to children's safety are not identified or minimised which compromises children's welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well and follow the rules and expectations of the setting. They explore confidently and concentrate for long periods of time. For example, children focus as they look at books independently, turning the pages one by one. The childminder knows children well and follows their interests to ensure that learning is meaningful. For example, after enjoying the book, 'Sharing a Shell', they make a 'rock pool' in the garden and match pictures of the characters from the book.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fails to ensure that children are appropriately safeguarded. She does not ensure that suitability checks have been completed on all adults who live on the premises. The childminder is aware of what would make an individual disqualified. Despite this, she has continued to care for children. n The childminder has a poor understanding of how to identify and minimise risks. For example, she fails to understand the risk of children being able to leave the premises unnoticed through the garden gate. In addition, the childminder does not understand the importance of supervising children while they eat. She frequently leaves the room during mealtimes and does not notice when children climb on chairs while they are eating. This lack of understanding significantly compromises children's safety and well-being. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of being kind and considerate to others. She models good manners and kindness. Children reflect

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need to do better?

her gentle interactions in their own communication with others. For example, when they notice the childminder is carrying a heavy bag of sand, they offer to help. n Children are proud of their achievements. They smile as they find book characters in the sand pit. Children value each other's opinions. For example,

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need to do better?

18 May 2023 they say 'that's a great idea!' to their friends when they make a suggestion. This helps to develop children's self-esteem and foster respect for others. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder skilfully introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. For example, she describes the sand as 'sludgy'. She repeats back children's language to help them learn to pronounce words correctly. n Children enjoy songs and stories to extend their literacy skills. They join in with the parts of the songs they know well and take turns playing musical instruments. n Children learn the basic mathematical concepts appropriate for their age. For example, the childminder uses counting during daily activities to help children learn about number. She encourages children to match pictures to identify patterns. n Parents report that they feel well informed about their children's progress and

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need to do better?

value the information that the childminder provides to help them support their children's development at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fails to take appropriate steps to keep children safe. Her lack of knowledge about the safeguarding and welfare requirements, in relation to suitable people, places children at significant risk of harm. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. She is aware of the procedures of her local safeguarding partnership for reporting concerns about children's welfare.

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Due date

ensure appropriate checks for all adults living or working within the home are completed to ascertain their suitability 22/05/2023

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Due date

improve your understanding of risk assessment to help ensure that any risks to children's safety are identified and minimised. 22/05/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490997 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10280808 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 5 Date of previous inspection 27 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Christchurch, Dorset. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. 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 childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 May 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

18 May 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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