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 a warm and welcoming setting where children are safe and secure. She forms friendly and caring relationships with children, and they become settled and enthusiastic learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and focuses her curriculum on what they need to learn next. She gives children time to practise new skills and build on their achievements. For example, as children eagerly throw bean bags at a target, they develop good physical skills. They concentrate well on aiming efficiently and become increasingly successful. The childminder praises them, explaining how they are improving, and they smile proudly.

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The provision is good

The childminder is ambitious for children to become independent and confident at doing things for themselves. For example, she helps them to learn how to prepare their own snacks. She gently guides them, explaining and encouraging them to peel and cut up bananas. Children are keen to help, getting drinks for each other and then clearing away afterwards. They know why it is important to follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. Children benefit from regular outdoor play, where they become physically able and enjoy playing in the fresh air.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed of children's progress and has regular conversations to ensure continuity and consistency. Parents comment positively about how well their children are doing in the childminder's care. They are particularly pleased with how confident children become and the many and varied activities that children enjoy. n Children are able communicators. The childminder listens carefully when they talk about their experiences and recall what they have enjoyed doing together. She gives them time to respond to questions and introduces new vocabulary. For example, the childminder asks children to describe the texture of the muddy soil they are digging. They enthusiastically say, 'it is squishy and soft!' n The childminder encourages children to lead their own play and makes the most of opportunities to support their learning and development. For example, when

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need to do better?

children enjoy digging in the garden, the childminder demonstrates and explains how to build sandcastles. However, she does not encourage children to experiment and explore for themselves, such as finding out what happens if they add more water to the soil. n Children gain a good understanding of mathematical concepts, such as counting. For example, the childminder helps them to learn how to play a game of dominoes. They learn how to take turns in the game and count the dots on the

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31 October 2024 dominoes. However, the childminder overlooks some chances to extend this learning, and children are not able to see what numerals look like to reinforce their understanding. n The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and continually reviews the provision to meet the needs of the children she cares for. For example, she consults parents and children and responds to their views on the choice of activities. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, she completes training and carries out research, which enables her to provide stimulating and interesting experiences for children. n There are good partnerships with local schools. For example, the childminder ensures that she meets with school staff to discuss children's achievements when they are ready to go to school. Children gain the skills they need to move on to their future education with confidence.

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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 enhance interactions with children to encourage them to follow their own ideas to develop their problem solving skills n strengthen the curriculum for mathematics to deepen children's understanding of numbers, quantities and counting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495296 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10360032 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 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Poole, Dorset. She works with an assistant on occasions. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 2.30pm on Friday. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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

31 October 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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Inspection activities

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