Childminder EY432195

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children display a sense of belonging in the childminder's warm and caring home. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder, who provides nurturing and consistent care. The childminder is responsive to children's individual needs and recognises when they are tired, hungry or unsettled, and promptly offers the support they need. This means that children feel safe and secure. Children display high levels of emotional well-being. For example, younger children are immediately soothed after cuddles with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. They confidently initiate their own play and work together to create a 'car wash' for toy cars and trains. They show excitement as they enthusiastically wash cars in soapy water. The childminder supports children's language skills well. She introduces new words during play activities to increase children's vocabulary. For example, as children wash cars, she uses words such as 'disappeared' to prompt children's thinking about where the water has gone. Children develop very good early literacy skills. They show an interest in letters and sounds and are beginning to write words independently.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder reminds children of her expectations for their behaviour. She teaches children to be polite and to use good manners at appropriate times. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to teach children how to manage their behaviour and resolve issues independently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her observations of children to carefully plan activities to support their learning. She incorporates children's interests within these activities. For example, the childminder recently planned a topic about the weather after children showed interest in seasonal changes. The childminder encourages all children to join in and adapts activities to meet children's individual needs. Children remain focused and engaged in their learning. n Although the childminder has an extensive range of play resources, both indoors and outside, she does not consistently organise the environment well enough to ensure it is accessible and stimulating for children. n The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's learning and seeks information from parents about what children can do at home. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are complimentary about the childminder's ethos and the quality of care provided for their children. They comment on the 'impressive level of support, guidance and nurture' and feel

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need to do better?

10 January 2020 throughly updated on children's learning and level of progress. n The childminder teaches children about routines to promote their good health. She works with parents to ensure children's packed lunches include balanced and nutritious foods. However, at times, the childminder is not consistent in promoting some daily hygiene practices compared to others, such as handwashing before mealtimes. n The childminder establishes good relationships with other professionals. She regularly meets with other childminders to exchange ideas and discuss activities they could provide. During these sessions, children have opportunities to meet with other children and adults. This supports a sense of community and allows children to develop their confidence and social skills. n Children's early mathematical skills are developing well. The childminder models counting during daily routines. For example, the childminder counts backwards

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need to do better?

from 20 at tidy-up time and encourages children to count their pieces of fruit at mealtimes. n The childminder teaches children about cultural festivals, such as Chinese New Year. She provides a range of experiences to develop children's understanding and respect of similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder accesses training and professional development to ensure she keeps up to date with any changes in legislation. She regularly revisits online safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge remains current.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She has secure knowledge and understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues and is able to clearly identify indicators of abuse. The childminder attends regular up-to-date safeguarding training and is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow should she need to report a welfare concern. The childminder completes daily risk assessments on the areas within her home to ensure it remains a safe place for children to play.

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should:

n develop a more consistent approach in following daily hygiene practices, so children have a clearer understanding of expectations to promote good health n consider further ways to make the indoor and outdoor learning environments more accessible and stimulating for children n support children further, so they consistently learn to manage their behaviour and resolve minor issues independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432195 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10120059 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in July 2011. She lives in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant when required.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and invited the childminder to take part in a joint observation. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She held discussions with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2020 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

10 January 2020 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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