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

The childminder offers a curriculum with an emphasis on the prime areas of learning. She uses information from parents, children's interests and her own observations to plan for children's learning and build on what they already know and can do. The childminder prepares children well for their next stages of learning. Children are making good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Children access a wide range of learning opportunities at the childminder's home and through outings into the local area. The childminder plans visits to the park, library and childminder groups to provide children with exciting areas to explore and build on their confidence and physical and social skills. Children are keen to explore the welcoming, stimulating and safe learning environment, which supports their independence well.

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The provision is good

The childminder demonstrates genuine enjoyment in her work with the children. She is kind, nurturing and responsive to the children's needs. Children are happy and settled. They form strong bonds with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children are learning to share and take turns. Children's behaviour is appropriate for their age and stage of development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She offers parents settling-in sessions before their child starts to ease transition from the child's home to her setting. She shares information about children's learning and care routines with parents regularly to promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She introduces children to new words, such as the names of shapes, numbers, colours and items of clothing, to extend their vocabulary. The childminder models language and reinforces correct pronunciation by repeating words back to the children so that they can hear them spoken correctly. Children are making good progress in this area of learning. n The childminder reads and sings with the children. She uses books very well to engage the children. The childminder talks to them about the illustrations and feelings portrayed by the characters. Children show joy when sharing books with

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need to do better?

her or looking at them independently. Children are developing listening skills, new vocabulary and a love of books. n The childminder plans exciting activities to support children's learning across all areas of the curriculum. Children show delight when exploring malleable materials and the role-play area, and while counting items into different containers. The childminder knows what she wants children to learn from the activities and what they need to learn next. However, her teaching does not

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12 December 2024 always focus on these. As a result, children's learning is not as extended as it could be. n The childminder supports children's personal and social development well. She is a positive role model for the children. She treats them with respect and courtesy. The childminder supports children in sharing and taking turns. During play, she encourages them to say 'thank you' and 'please' when appropriate. The childminder makes children feel valued. She praises them for their efforts and achievements. Children thrive in the childminder's care. n The childminder provides opportunities for the children to develop healthy lifestyles. They enjoy using the safe and well-resourced garden daily for fresh air and to develop their physical skills. Children can either rest or be active, according to their needs. The childminder teaches children about positive hygiene practices. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. She knows her strengths and is

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need to do better?

keen to improve the quality of her provision. She attended training on behaviour management and engaging and supporting boys to reach their full potential to enable her to further support the children in her care.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n target teaching and support more closely to what the children need to learn next, to increase their engagement and rate of progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2697274 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10368172 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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Total number of places

Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Sherborne, Dorset. The childminder operates term time, from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. She offers flexible days and times. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on the prime areas of learning. n The inspector observed the quality of care and education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their written views on the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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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