Home Childcarer in North Somerset

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They have fun exploring the exciting range of play opportunities that she provides for them. Children are happy and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder supports children's learning and development well. For example, the curriculum provided is informed by children's individual interests and what they need to learn next. This is helping children develop well and make good progress in all areas of learning.

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The provision is good

For a young age, children display high levels of self-control and have an excellent eagerness to learn. They are extremely willing to have a go at things even when they are challenging, and their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder promotes positive attitudes and is an exceptional role model for children, modelling respect and excellent social skills. This helps children share and cooperate with one other very well.

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The provision is good

The childminder is passionate about her work. She is proactive in reflecting on what is working well and what she could do to improve. She conducts regular training and networks effectively. This helps her to continually expand her knowledge and develop new skills.

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need to do better?

n Children are extremely enthusiastic and motivated in their play and learning. They concentrate extremely well as they select activities of their choosing easily in the well-resourced and stimulating environment. n The childminder promotes children's literacy development well. For example, she uses a wide range of interesting books to support their play and expand on their interests. This helps children develop a love for books and stories. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally. She uses her expert knowledge of the individual children to pick up on early signs that they may need support or be struggling. In these circumstances she is highly skilled in coaching children swiftly and effectively to help them understand and manage their feelings and respect the feelings of others. n The childminder places strong emphasis on developing children's speech and language. For example, the childminder models language and vocabulary well,

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need to do better?

gives commentary to their play and uses questions in a way that challenges their thinking skills. n The childminder plans activities attuned to the interests of children and uses their interests to develop learning in other areas. For example, children with an interest in transporting and transferring one thing to another have access to a range of containers and bags to fill and empty. The childminder uses this as an

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8 October 2019 opportunity to teach them about quantity and capacity. n The childminder places an extremely high emphasis on helping children relate to others positively. Children are extremely thoughtful and considerate of one another. Older children demonstrate kindness and a sense of nurture towards their younger peers. Children develop an excellent sense of empathy from a young age. n The childminder works effectively with other early years settings children attend and communicates regularly with staff. This consistent exchange of information benefits children as they receive complementary care and learning. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's progress and works with them to ensure their child's individual needs are met. This means she offers a good continuity of care to children. The childminder recognises that there is scope to extend this even

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more by finding ways she could work in partnership to help parents extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder promotes outdoor learning well. Children have good opportunities to be outdoors in the garden and they enjoy outings in the local community, for example to the library and local shops. Overall, teaching about people in the wider world and celebrating differences is good, however, children have less opportunity to explore resources that reflect diversity during their free- play times.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places a strong emphasis on safeguarding. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm, including wider safeguarding issues such as extreme views, issues with attendance and discrimination. The childminder understands the procedures she must follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. Risk assessment is effective in ensuring the premises are safe and suitable. The childminder teaches children effectively how to recognise hazards and keep themselves safe.

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should:

n extend the partnership working with parents to engage them all even more effectively in promoting children's learning and development at home n foster even more opportunities for children to find out about the wider community and the differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545505 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10100272 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 1 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Portishead, North Somerset. She operates all year round on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays, Christmas and personal holidays throughout the year. The childminder has a relevant level 5 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder's teaching, inside and outside. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder and other household members' suitability to work with children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector gathered the views of parents through sampling written accounts.

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Inspection activities

8 October 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

8 October 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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