Childminder in Somerset

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 arrive happily at this friendly setting and are eager to explore their surroundings. The childminder makes learning enjoyable for children. For example, she has created a themed corner in the main playroom where the current topic is 'our bodies'. Children are intrigued as they discover the many interesting artefacts on display. In particular, they are fascinated to discover the tooth model as they eagerly apply toothpaste to a brush before cleaning the inside of its mouth. The childminder knows how to extend children's learning well. She encourages them to have a go and practise brushing their own teeth, while supervising them closely to ensure they use only small amounts of toothpaste. Children thoroughly enjoy their interactions with the childminder and demonstrate close bonds with her.

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The provision is good

The childminder is keen to improve her provision and ensures any changes she makes reflect the interests of the children. For example, after observing children's eagerness to explore nature, she embarked on a relevant training course to extend her knowledge in this area. This led to her creating a 'sensory walk' in her garden using various flowers and herbs, such as rosemary and sage. Children enjoy taking the herbs into the mud kitchen or adding them to modelling dough to extend their play. The childminder continues to use self-evaluation effectively to identify areas for improvement, including obtaining feedback from parents via questionnaires to ensure she captures their views.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from many practical experiences, such as cooking, to help extend their essential skills. For example, during the inspection, the childminder involved the children in making their own pizza. Children learned to measure and mix the ingredients to make dough. They enjoyed rolling out the dough before carefully choosing their pizza toppings. The childminder used this opportunity well to encourage children to develop their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination, and to introduce some early concepts of mathematics. n The childminder knows how to meet children's individual care needs effectively. She adopts a flexible and sensitive approach when settling in babies, such as ensuring they have their favourite comfort item nearby. All children are happy and demonstrate a positive attitude towards one another. Older children in particular are extremely caring towards younger ones and show them lots of

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need to do better?

affection. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children to respect differences and show empathy towards others. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder regularly updates parents about their children's learning and care needs. For example, she shares an online programme which she uses to track children's progress, share photographs and record her ongoing observations of children. Parents are highly

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19 September 2019 complimentary about the care their children receive. n The childminder observes children regularly and assesses their individual learning needs. Overall, she uses this information well to plan and provide a broad range of activities. However, at times, she does not plan some adult-led group activities as well as others. Furthermore, there is scope to make better use of the indoor space and resources available to children, particularly to allow babies more opportunity to explore freely and practise their early movement skills. n Children thoroughly enjoy singing and exploring books. For example, when the childminder reads a familiar rhyming picture book, she encourages them to anticipate the rhyming word. This helps children to make predictions for when they eventually learn to read and strengthens their early reading skills. n The childminder understands her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any

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significant events. She knows how to respond effectively to any minor accidents or injuries sustained by a child in her care. The childminder is vigilant at all times and ensures children are never left unattended. She provides a safe environment for children to explore and learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role to safeguard children in her care. She is able to recognise the main signs of abuse and neglect and is familiar with the procedures for reporting any welfare concerns about a child in her care. The childminder knows how to identify and minimise any risks or hazards immediately to keep children safe.

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should:

n review the planning of some adult-led group activities, to help refine children's learning experiences and offer more precise challenges that match their individual development n make better use of the available space and resources, in particular, to enable babies to explore freely and practise their early movement skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547624 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10109064 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Knowle area of Bristol. She operates Tuesday to Friday from 7.15am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and is in receipt of funding for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n A planned actively was jointly observed and evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and spoke to children and parents. She also reviewed written feedback from parents. n A sample of relevant documents were reviewed by the inspector, including children's accident records and evidence relating to the childminder's suitability check and qualifications. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

19 September 2019 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

19 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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