Sparks,Elizabeth Jayne

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are safe and move around with confidence. For example, a child goes to her bag and indicates that she wants something from inside it. The childminder interacts well with children overall. However, on occasion, she fails to engage them in play, and they just watch what others are doing. She provides comfort when young children are distressed. She offers cuddles and identifies when they need to be collected because they are not well. Children learn to share, and the childminder reminds them about the house rules, such as using 'kind hands'.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder gets to know children through talking to their parents and making observations. She uses what she knows to provide varied resources that are suitable for their age, stage and interests. She also takes children on a variety of interesting outings, such as to the local library. However, she does not have a thorough understanding of what children need to learn and remember by the time they leave for the next stage of their education. This has a negative impact on her ability to plan and provide an ambitious curriculum to support children to make as much progress as possible.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes observations of children's progress from their starting points and identifies what they need to do next. For example, children that have recently started need to develop their confidence. However, the childminder's understanding of the curriculum is not strong enough, and she does not focus sharply on planning and providing activities to help children learn what they need to by the time they leave her care. n The childminder takes children out in the local community. For example, they visit the local castle, beach and library. This expands their knowledge of the wider world. They also visit a local care home, which helps them to learn about differences and to respect others. n The childminder takes appropriate steps to ensure children's well-being. When they are distressed, she takes their temperatures and considers whether they need to go home or need pain relief. She promptly contacts parents to collect

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their children or to give consent for her to give them medication. n The childminder offers praise and encouragement to children, which boosts their self-esteem. When children successfully hammer in a peg, she comments on how clever they are and acknowledges when they point things out in a book. n The childminder works closely with parents to find out about their children before they start. She shares information about children's progress through discussion and through a confidential messaging application. She encourages parents to support their children's development, such as developing a wider

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need to do better?

23 August 2023 vocabulary at home. n The childminder links with other childminders to provide additional activities for children, such as forest experiences. She is aware of the importance of sharing information about children who also attend other settings. However, she has not persevered in trying to make contact with other settings. n Children have healthy food and drink. The childminder provides water to drink and offers snacks, such as fruit kebabs. She liaises with parents to ensure they send nutritious meals for children. n The childminder does not promote good hygiene. The rug in the playroom is covered in dog hair and other debris. Children lie with their face in it when distressed. The childminder repeatedly gives children their dummy back when they throw it on the floor, and they put it back in their mouths. n The childminder does not always encourage children to take part in activities. When children decide to sit on the sofa rather than play on the floor, she fails to

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need to do better?

engage them in any activity until this is suggested to her. The childminder does not consistently promote children's developing independence. For example, she does not give them cutlery to eat their lunch. n The childminder has not been proactive about developing her practice since the last inspection to increase her knowledge and skills and improve outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides a secure environment for children and talks to them about staying safe. For example, she explains why it is dangerous to put toy tweezers in their mouths. The childminder has a secure understanding of the different signs that a child or their family members may be at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she has concerns, and she has all the necessary contact details to seek support and make a referral.

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Due date

ensure good hygiene standards are maintained at all times to promote the health of children attending the setting 06/09/2023

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Due date

develop a stronger understanding of the curriculum to provide more sharply focussed support for children's individual learning. 25/10/2023

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should:

n provide more consistent support for children to engage in activities and develop their independence skills n improve the working relationship with other settings to share information about children's care and learning n identify areas for professional development and improve knowledge and understanding in order to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430144 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10307556 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 13 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Christchurch, Dorset. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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 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 and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector communicated with the children during the inspection. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 August 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

23 August 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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