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

The childminder provides children with an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum. She has high aspirations for the development of each child that she cares for. Children are developing resilience and a willingness to have a go at tricky challenges that the childminder provides. Children select and independently read books, recalling key parts of the story to their friends. The childminder and her assistant provide timely and personalised interactions with each child to ensure they get the feedback they need to make progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and explore the indoor and outdoor environment with confidence. They benefit from lots of daily outdoor physical activities in the fresh air. Children enjoy daily walks through the woods and love walking through muddy puddles. They read posters about trees that the childminder has placed along the forest path, and children compare the different-shaped leaves that they find with one another.

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The provision is good

Children practise a wide range of skills that help them to develop control of big and small movements of their bodies. They balance on beams and develop strength in their hands and upper bodies as they hang from swinging bars in the trees. Children use tools with precision as they collect herbs to add to their play dough recipes, carefully cutting plants in the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a curriculum that aims to help all children, including those with additional needs, learn through playful, enjoyable experiences. She continually evaluates her teaching practice, reflecting on training that she has participated in, and actively seeks to try new ideas. The childminder takes the time to observe and gain a thorough understanding of the children's interests and developmental needs. With skilful interaction, the childminder and her assistant help children enhance their knowledge and practise their skills. n The childminder has good communication skills with children. She initiates engaging conversations with them throughout the day. During a walk in the woods, she shows children animal tracks in the mud and discusses the shape and size of the prints with them. She encourages children to share their thoughts about what type of animal could have made the tracks. This discussion

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captivates children's attention and they become excited about sharing the same pathway as a deer. n The childminder is skilled at creating captivating and interactive stories that help children enjoy reading and remember the books they have read. During the story sessions, the childminder uses exciting stimuli that fully immerse children in the storytelling experience, such as a knock at the door when a puppet parrot

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13 November 2023 delivers a letter, asking for help finding hidden characters from the recent stories they have read. With the help of her assistant, the childminder uses these techniques to expand children's vocabulary and develop their comprehension and understanding of the plot of the story. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. She knows their needs and plans specific next steps to help them catch up with their peers. The childminder and her assistant model language well, ensuring children pronounce words clearly and use the correct tense. They extend children's vocabulary and help them use more words to express what they want to communicate. The childminder works with multi- agencies to get the expert advice to ensure that children continue to receive the support they need. She ensures learning approaches are consistent by collaborating with other settings that children attend.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children to be independent. Children respond well to her instructions and participate in the established routines of the setting. They tidy up when asked and know what job they must do. Children enjoy having a defined role and clean the kitchen or the lounge with enthusiasm, being fully involved in putting items away and being trusted to wipe the table clean. However, occasionally, the childminder takes too long to help children prepare for the next part of their day, so some children miss out on meaningful learning and play experiences while waiting. n The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. Parents observe that their child has made progress, particularly children with SEND. The childminder provides parents with daily feedback about their child's day and promptly shares any concerns that she has about children's development or progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is proactive in minimising potential risks to children. She reinforces the behaviours children need to stay safe by singing memorable songs, reinforcing simple rules they follow when they go for daily walks in the woods, for example. The childminder has secure policies and procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child or an adult. She is vigilant and alert to the signs that a child might be at risk of harm. The childminder attends regular training alongside her assistant and co-childminder to ensure their knowledge is up to date.

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should:

n ensure that the routines of the day are efficiently completed so that children can quickly engage in meaningful learning and play activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496096 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10308558 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 10 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives near Christchurch, Dorset. She provides childcare from Monday to Wednesday, term time from 8am to 5.30pm. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years. She is a qualified teacher who works daily with a co- childminder and assistant.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. 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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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