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 are busy and focused as they play. The childminder has a good understanding of the areas of learning and considers children's individual needs when planning experiences. She is clear on what she intends for children to learn from the activities she provides. Consequently, children are supported to make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Children have a strong relationship with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. Toddlers demonstrate a strong sense of belonging as they put their arms out to the childminder and snuggle in for cuddles of reassurance when needed. Older children involve the childminder consistently in their play and conversations.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the opportunity to talk to their friends. For example, when they use pretend medical tools and equipment, they ask one another where they are hurt and hold a conversation between themselves. This further enhances their communication and language skills. Some children have had limited social experiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder helps children to become more confident outside of her home, for instance while attending playgroups in the local community. This also helps children to experience being part of a larger group of children, preparing them well for the transition to school.

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need to do better?

n Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. For example, the childminder speaks, reads books and sings songs in both English and the children's home language. This supports children to feel settled and understand that everyone is unique. n Children's behaviour is good. They receive consistent messages about routine and boundaries. The childminder supports children when disputes occur, such as when a child wants a toy from another child. However, she does not always help children to understand their feelings and how their behaviour affects others. n The childminder promotes children's independence well. She recognises the importance of children being ready for the next stage in their learning. Children take off their shoes and know where to put them away when they arrive at the childminder's home. The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for their environment. For instance, older children learn how to clean the table

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after they have eaten. Younger children learn to tidy away toys they have played with. n The childminder encourages children to try a range of fruit and vegetables at mealtimes. She has recently evaluated how she helps children to learn the importance of eating healthy food options and to try new foods. Children enjoy

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need to do better?

12 July 2023 home-made, nutritious meals that the childminder provides. n Children have regular access to the outdoors. This provides them with more space to develop their large-muscle movements, health and well-being, which promotes their physical skills well. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder discusses meaningful information with the parents every day. Parents comment that they appreciate the individual support the childminder provides their children, such as the help she gives when children are struggling with brushing their teeth. They say that the childminder is 'great with kids' and provides a 'fun home-from-home environment'. n The childminder evaluates her setting well and identifies many ways she can improve the service she provides. She has recently created a playroom for the children, which provides children with access to age-appropriate resources that they eagerly explore. Although the childminder fully supports children's curiosity,

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need to do better?

there are times when she does not identify and respond quickly enough to children's emerging interests. This means that children do not always receive the support they require to continue and extend their own learning. n The childminder accesses regular professional development opportunities and is keen to develop her skills to the best of her ability. She is aware of how to promote modern British values in the setting. The childminder describes how every child in her care has the right to be heard and celebrates the diversity of all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out regular safety checks on her home to provide children with a safe learning environment. She has installed fencing around the patio area and stairs to help children safely negotiate the different levels in the garden. The childminder completes regular training to ensure that her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She is alert to the signs that indicate a child may be at risk and knows how to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or another adult.

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should:

n respond more quickly to children's emerging interests to enable them to develop their interests further and extend their learning n support children to understand how their behaviour affects others, to help them understand and manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495526 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10299891 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 15 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Bournemouth and provides childcare each weekday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. She will also work at weekends and overnight if required. The childminder holds an early years degree. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to gather information about how the setting and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children to assess the impact of these on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation to evaluate the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views of the setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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

12 July 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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