Childminder in Dorset

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 flourish in the care of this childminder. They smile as they are welcomed into the childminder's home. Children hang up their own belongings and confidently wave goodbye to their parents at the door. The childminder skilfully incorporates children's interests into learning experiences to extend their knowledge further. As a result, children are motivated and display admirable attitudes to learning. This helps to ensure they are well prepared for their next stage in education.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She constantly encourages positive behaviour through regular praise and recognition. The childminder quickly supports children who struggle with taking turns and talks to them about their feelings. Children are learning right from wrong.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunity for outdoor learning. They explore a variety of exciting, age-appropriate play equipment in the enclosed garden. Children laugh and smile as they experiment with water play and enjoy exploring the ride-on toys. They practise their coordination skills as they navigate around the garden. Children make good progress in all the areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a curriculum that aims to prepare children for future challenges, such as being ready for school. She has a good understanding of how children learn and what skills and knowledge they need to be successful. She uses information through discussions with parents to identify children's starting points. This enables the childminder to plan a curriculum that is sequenced and designed to support the children's individual next steps. As a result, children develop a good range of skills and knowledge that span the seven areas of learning. They have regular opportunities to practise and embed skills, such as becoming independent in their self-care. n The childminder interacts well with children to support their learning. For example, children are excited to explore mixing colours with paints. The childminder encourages them to mix different colours and use different tools, such as pipettes. She discusses what colours they are creating, introducing new

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words such as 'ivory' and 'aqua'. However, on occasion, the childminder allows play to be dominated by the most outgoing children. This does not fully support quieter, more-reserved children to fully engage in activities. n The childminder uses everyday routines to promote children's self-help skills. For example, children excitedly choose and put on their aprons for painting. During snack time, children eagerly try and cut the fruits independently, with the childminder prompting successful recall from children about previous learning of safety with knifes. Children persist and smile with joy as they manage to cut and

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8 June 2023 decorate their rice cakes with the fruit. All children have the perseverance they need to work through challenges in play. n The childminder understands how to support children's communication and language skills. She reads to the children in a way that excites and engages them. The childminder talks clearly and clarifies when children do not understand. For example, the childminder asks what different characters are doing and why. Children are curious about books. They are developing a love of reading. n Children have formed great friendships. They are extremely caring and enjoy being helpful and assisting with tasks. Children are polite and well mannered, regularly using 'please' and 'thank you' without any prompting. The childminder has high expectations of respect for one another, which is shown through children's willingness to help. For example, while the childminder is preparing snack, the children clear resources they have been playing with all by

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need to do better?

themselves. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and are extremely complimentary. They describe her as being 'kind, compassionate, inclusive and committed'. The childminder frequently informs parents about their children's activities, which parents appreciate. Parents feel their children have made good progress since attending the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of the safeguarding issues that may affect the children in her care. She has a clear procedure for reporting her concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder demonstrates that she knows the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. The childminder knows the action she must take in the event an allegation is made about an adult. She understands the factors that could affect her suitability.

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should:

n promote the involvement of all children more during adult-led activities to enable them to interact and have a voice, to maximise their learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479671 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10295060 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 26 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne, Dorset. She operates Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a forest school leader certificate and has early years professional status.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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