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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed in this warm and welcoming setting. The childminder develops close and nurturing relationships with children, which supports their emotional security. They confidently lead their play, getting out toys and resources they enjoy playing with. The childminder is calm and treats the children with kindness. She skilfully allows children to express their feelings and helps them to manage any disappointments. As a result, children's behaviour is excellent.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is well thought out and builds on children's achievements effectively. The childminder develops links between areas of learning to help children to understand and remember more about the world around them. For example, children make their own 'very hungry caterpillars' from coloured pasta after listening to the story. They enjoy learning about the natural world and gain good physical skills as they thread and concentrate well. Children beam with pride as they show off their caterpillars and enjoy lots of praise from the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses on helping children to become independent and develop positive attitudes to learning. Children confidently prepare their own snacks and know the importance of eating healthy food. They spend lots of time time outdoors, enjoying physical play and fresh air.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They comment positively about the good progress children make and their enjoyment in attending. There is good communication and the childminder keeps parents up to date with their children's learning and what they need to learn next. Parents appreciate this consistent approach and it supports children's learning at home. n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development and she is clear about what she wants children to learn. Children enjoy the wide range of activities she plans that support their learning and development. At times, however, the childminder misses chances to focus precisely on children's specific learning needs to help them make even better progress. n Children display good listening skills and become confident communicators. They enjoy regular story times and enthusiastically join in with songs throughout the day. The childminder gives them time think about their responses to questions.

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She follows their lead in conversations and introduces them to new vocabulary. n The childminder provides a good balance of child-led and adult-guided activities. She creates an environment to enable children to make choices about what they want to do. For example, there is a good range of creative resources for children to use when they become interested. Children spend a considerable amount of

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5 September 2024 time making detailed drawings. They explore different media and develop their curiosity and individual creativity. n Children benefit from exploring the local area and visits to places of interest. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders so that children develop their social skills and enjoy a wider range of experiences. n The childminder is well qualified and experienced in childcare. She is proactive in seeking out opportunities to build on her knowledge and skills, which has many benefits for her work with children. For example, the childminder has researched ways of helping children to enjoy the natural world, which has had a positive effect on their emotional development. n The childminder continually reflects and adapts the valuable service she provides for children and families. She consults parents and children about potential changes so they continue to enjoy good-quality learning experiences.

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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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should:

n focus even more precisely on what you want children to learn during activities to help them to make even better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2680693 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10355309 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Corfe Mullen, in Dorset. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has an early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are 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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector looked at written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

5 September 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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