Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder is very caring and provides a nurturing and relaxed environment for the children. Children build very beneficial relationships with her, her husband who works as her assistant, and the rest of her family. They develop a strong sense of belonging. They are eager to seek out the childminder to play their favourite games and share their achievements. Children's confidence grows excellently alongside the responsive, gentle guidance and praise the childminder and her assistant offer.

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The provision is good

The childminder works tirelessly to help children understand how to share and take turns. Younger children learn to manage their emotions, share toys and begin to play cooperatively with one another. The childminder patiently empowers children to do things for themselves. Older children show considerate behaviour and develop a very strong sense of responsibility, such as thoughtfully setting out the food for snack time and setting the table at lunchtime. The childminder offers children useful tips and lots of encouragement and praise as they have a go at challenges. For example, young children persevere in blowing bubbles and coordinate their actions well, balancing the bubble mixture pot too. They use equipment, such as torches and programmable toys, curious to learn how they work. Older children match puzzle pieces, concentrating for continued periods, and are very proud of their accomplishments. They develop very positive attitudes

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need to do better?

n The childminder sets out her home with a varied and well-organised range of stimulating resources and activities. These are thoughtfully set out across her lounge, dining room, playroom and garden, maximising the space available and motivating children to explore and to choose things for themselves. n The childminder assesses children's development accurately. She carefully monitors their progress through frequent observations. She identifies any gaps in children's development and makes plans to help them to achieve the next steps in their learning. All children make good progress, and their personal, social and emotional development are very good. This includes children who are learning English as an additional language. Children gain essential skills that will support their future learning. n Children's mathematical skills progress well. For example, the childminder encourages young children to talk about the size of bubbles floating in the air

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and say some number names in order. Older children measure and estimate very well as they portion out the items for snack time, ensuring they all have the same amount. They recognise and name numbers and count items confidently. n Children eagerly develop their early literacy skills. They independently select

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13 November 2019 books and enjoy listening to the stories the childminder patiently reads to them. Children relish experimenting with crayons and chalks. They marvel at the feel of the chalk on the paper and make swirls and various marks, developing their coordination skills well. n The childminder demonstrates genuine enthusiasm and high standards for her childminding service. She reflects on her practice, involves her assistant and gains the views of parents to help her identify areas for further development. She ensures that ongoing improvements are identified and addressed. n The childminder is proactive in researching different ways of working to benefit children. For instance, through good links with the local authority, she has gained new practice ideas to help her develop her assessment processes. She closely works with two other childminders to support her professional development further. They also regularly work together to offer a wide range of

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stimulating and very interesting joint activities and trips for the children in their care. Children have very good opportunities to explore the world around them, to meet new people and enjoy varied experiences. n The childminder teaches children to value and respect the differences between themselves and others. She links considerately to children's families, home cultures and languages. She supports older children's communication very well, encouraging them to listen and take turns in conversation and to discuss their ideas. However at times, the childminder misses opportunities to role model speech sounds clearly and consistently to younger children and those who are learning English as an additional language, in order to develop their communication and language skills as much and as quickly as possible. n Partnerships with parents are very strong and beneficial. For example, daily chats, frequent messages and the regular sharing of children's assessments

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need to do better?

support a collaborative approach to meeting children's individual needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes her responsibility to safeguard children seriously. She has a secure awareness of child protection issues and is clear on the steps to take if she has concerns about children in her care. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date by undertaking a range of training. She uses this to develop her procedures and support the practice of her assistant. She ensures adults who live at her home are appropriately vetted. She supervises children well and carries out thorough risk assessments of her home, ensuring children can explore and play safely.

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should:

13 November 2019 n give younger children and those learning English as an additional language more opportunities to hear and practise using new words and sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132930 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10125900 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Keynsham, Bristol. She works Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, during school term time. She holds a qualification in early years at level 3, and occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children, the childminder and her assistant, and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires and letters. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of her and her assistant's suitability and training, and her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

13 November 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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13 November 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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