Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this warm and nurturing setting. The childminder provides a caring and welcoming atmosphere for children, and they make strong attachments with her. Children show they are happy, safe, and secure by dancing, singing, and giggling with the childminder and each other as they play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. For example, young children share and wait patiently for their turn as they roll toy cars through cardboard tubes, investigating which cars will fit. The childminder consistently uses positive language to remind children of the routines and boundaries. This supports their understanding of expected behaviours.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show extremely positive attitudes to their learning. They continually demonstrate high levels of concentration, engagement, and perseverance in the motivating activities the childminder provides. For example, younger children investigate how switches work. They develop their physical dexterity as they manipulate different switches to make interactive toys light up or make sounds. Older children use funnels to accurately pour water and fill watering cans to water sunflower plants.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop excellent language and communication skills. Younger children repeat 'glug, glug, glug' sounds as they pretend to fill the cars with petrol, and they laugh as they say 'boo!' to snails they find. Older children confidently use language to talk about their holidays and explain what it is like when an aeroplane takes off.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a priority on supporting children to be independent. She consistently praises children's attempts and gives children the confidence and skills to do things for themselves. For example, young children find their own shoes and put them on without help and show pride when they do so. n The childminder skillfully and enthusiastically uses an extensive range of vocabulary with children and consistently supports their communication and language skills. She engages children in meaningful conversations, models new vocabulary, repeats words clearly, and expertly uses questioning to check children's understanding. This helps all children build their vocabulary and enables them to confidently communicate their ideas and needs effectively, ready for their transition to school. n Relationships with parents are wonderful. Parents are extremely positive about the individual support the childminder gives their children. They comment on

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how the children's days are filled with 'meaningful play.' Parents talk about the regular progress updates the childminder shares with them, and how the

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12 July 2024 activities the childminder gives them helps them extend their children's learning at home. This superb continuation of learning helps all children make excellent progress from their starting points. n The childminder is extremely dedicated and reflective of her practice. She strives to always provide the highest quality education and care for the children she looks after. She regularly undertakes training to improve her already excellent teaching. For instance, she recently attended 'Healthy Movers' training. She expertly uses this new knowledge to deliver weekly physical, fun, and active sessions to help children develop their strength, balance, and coordination. As a result, all children make superb progress with their physical development. n Children's individuality and character is nurtured and always celebrated. The childminder shows the utmost respect for children's uniqueness and continually

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listens to their thoughts and ideas. The childminder has an excellent understanding of each child. She uses this knowledge incredibly thoughtfully to plan and deliver learning experiences to help each child achieve their full potential. n Children's social and emotional development is a key focus for the childminder. She is extremely committed to helping children learn about the wider world and to develop their confidence in different environments. She regularly takes children to the beach, a local forest school, yoga activities and other events with local childminders. This helps broaden children's experiences and supports their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder uses her extensive knowledge of child development and children's interests to plan highly motivating learning experiences across all seven areas of the curriculum. She regularly monitors children's progress and acts swiftly if she identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder provides

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challenging and exciting opportunities to reinforce and extend children's knowledge, skills and understanding across a range of areas. She consistently refers children back to previous learning to check their understanding. For example, at snack time, the childminder engages the children in a conversation about the green apples they tried the other day, and the 'silly faces they made' because the apples were 'sour.' n The childminder plans thoroughly. She continually adapts her superb teaching to ensure all children make excellent progress in their learning. She seeks advice from professionals when needed and uses a range of effective strategies to help all children achieve their goals. The childminder has excellent relationships with the local pre-schools. She regularly communicates with them to support the continual learning of children who attend different settings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2653322 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10350679 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 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Christchurch, Dorset. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification.

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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 The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection and discussed how the curriculum is planned and implemented and how children's progress is monitored. n Children spoke to the inspector. n Parents spoke to the inspector and left written feedback and comments for the inspector to read. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

12 July 2024 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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