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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children experience exceptional learning opportunities at this setting. The childminder fosters children's self-belief, self-control and positive attitudes to learning, which they exhibit in all activities, from playing with friends to engaging in songs and story time. The childminder excels in supporting children's musical development. She expertly uses these experiences to incorporate all aspects of children's development. Children learn to identify patterns in language as they move with increasing control over their bodies. They learn to use instruments with a high level of accuracy and control. Through her carefully sequenced curriculum, children build the skills they need to excel in future learning.

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The provision is outstanding

She cultivates a love of reading among children by presenting stories in engaging and exciting ways. The childminder employs a range of tones to engage children's interests, encouraging them to participate actively in key aspects of the story. Children demonstrate excellent concentration throughout these sessions.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's emotional well-being is high, and they feel happy, safe and secure. They take pride in their responsibility for watering plants and seeds they planted, such as potatoes and courgettes. They assess dry pots that need additional water and adjust the watering accordingly. The childminder's expectations of children foster a sense of trust and respect, thereby enhancing their independence and emotional resilience. This encourages them to confidently undertake tasks and take pride in their accomplishments.

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n The childminder's curriculum intent is highly ambitious, effectively applied and securely embedded across all areas of the provision. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the curriculum she has developed and applies it effectively, enabling children to make rapid progress. Her interactions are timely and thoughtfully implemented, positively impacting the development of children. For instance, the childminder uses music and singing to significantly enhance children's vocabulary. Consequently, she fosters high confidence and self-belief in the children who are highly engaged throughout their time with her. n The childminder demonstrates exceptional focus on developing her expertise in how children learn. She actively applies her knowledge to support children's individual needs. The childminder uses her training and research to deliver targeted, timely interventions that help children bridge developmental gaps and

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quickly catch up with their peers. n Children are highly motivated and love to learn descriptive vocabulary through songs and activities. The childminder teaches children about variations in sound, such as 'soft' and 'loud', through interactive, fun songs. They sing 'Twinkle,

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13 March 2025 Twinkle Little Star' softly, with gentle movements to represent actions in the lyrics. The childminder teaches children contrasting vocabulary, demonstrating the qualities of 'loud' and singing an upbeat, energetic song. The childminder leads children in actions, expertly engaging them. Children maintain levels of concentration beyond age-related expectations. n Through songs, children also learn to say 'hello' in various languages, such as English, Polish, Slovak, French and Spanish. Children recall these greetings accurately, further enhancing their cultural awareness and linguistic skills. n The childminder conducts highly effective assessments of children's progress, quickly identifying needs and taking swift action. She engages parents by collaborating with them to highlight areas of strength and those that require additional support. For instance, support strategies are in place to encourage

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children to use vocabulary, enhancing communication skills and emotional literacy. This cooperation addresses children's developmental gaps effectively, enabling them to make rapid progress and fostering a supportive learning environment. n Children make exceptional progress through engaging activities that explore rhyme, actions, listening, language and dancing. The childminder's well- structured routine contributes to sequenced learning over time. For instance, she uses simple ideas and prompts to encourage children to talk about how they are feeling, such as using cards with different emotions. Children use these to share with their friends how they are feeling. They know one another well, calling each other by name. Children feel known and valued members of the setting. n Children receive excellent support when preparing for outdoor activities. The childminder proficiently supports children's attempts, enabling them to put on

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their coats and weather trousers independently. She guides children by offering carefully timed assistance, allowing children to take responsibility for getting prepared, such as providing verbal cues to help complete tasks. She offers them abundant encouragement and celebrates children's achievements with high fives, fostering their sense of accomplishment and independence.

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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 EY541686 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10380292 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 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder, registered in 2017, works from her home in Charminster, near Bournemouth, with an assistant. The provision operates as Little Music Academy Childcare and is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 8am until 2.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. She is in receipt of government funded places.

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Inspection activities

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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke with 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

13 March 2025 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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