Childminder in Bath and North East 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with this friendly and caring childminder. They have built strong relationships with her and are happy and settled. Children thrive on the attention they receive. The childminder is very thoughtful and attentive, supporting children closely when they need help. She skilfully encourages them and builds their confidence very effectively, empowering young children to 'have a go' and do things for themselves. In this way, children try again and learn new ways to do things. They gain confidence in their abilities and develop very positive attitudes towards learning. The childminder supports children's communication and confidence very effectively. She talks to children as they play, showing enthusiasm for what they choose to do. Older children communicate well; they chat confidently with the childminder and take turns in conversation. The childminder asks probing questions to encourage children to talk and share their knowledge. She ensures

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The provision is good

that older children are respectful and give younger children the chance to be heard. Young children then count with increasing confidence. Children develop their mathematical skills further in the context of their play. They recognise colours and shapes. They select specific shapes for a purpose as they create with play dough; they make shark's teeth, and older children roll round balls to make eyes.

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need to do better?

n Children are well prepared for their next stages of learning and for school. The childminder uses her effective assessment procedures to outline next steps in each child's learning and works to support these, in order to help any gaps close. She plans activities and experiences that are focused closely on children's needs and interests. Children make good progress. n Children's literacy skills develop well. The childminder links skilfully to children's recent experiences and uses additional resources to engage them well. Children listen intently to stories. They ask questions and learn new words in the context of the story. For example, they learn the difference between an elephant and a mammoth. Older children show considerable skills and knowledgeably recognise and sound out letters of the alphabet. n Young children behave well; they listen and show respect for the childminder. The childminder's patient, prompt interaction and positive encouragement help

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children to understand risks and learn about the boundaries in place for their safety. Younger children learn to share resources and take turns, and older children show thoughtful and considerate behaviour towards others. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the world and their sense of responsibility through interesting and fun activities. Children enjoy sorting recycled packaging, learning to recognise different materials and becoming adept at picking them up with a grabber tool. They learn good hygiene practices. They enjoy singing songs and make fun hedgehog shapes with their

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11 March 2020 hands to ensure they wash them correctly and for a suitable amount of time. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares detailed information about children's learning and development through her online system and regular in-depth daily discussions. However, the childminder has not developed links with other settings children attend. She does not gain information to help inform her assessments and future planning and to provide a consistent approach across all aspects of children's lives. n The childminder works closely with other childminders for professional discussions and to share good practice, helping to develop her provision further. She focuses closely on children's changing needs and targets her training carefully to help her support new areas very effectively. She then beneficially shares relevant knowledge she has acquired with parents, to help develop their

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knowledge and support for children too. n The childminder is motivated to develop her service. She evaluates the activities she provides, reviews her daily practice and identifies appropriate ways to improve her provision. The childminder currently has rainwater drainage issues in her garden, which affects regular access to this area. She has plans to rectify these issues as soon as possible, to provide children with more readily available opportunities to explore and investigate outside. In the meantime, she takes children out into the community daily, for instance on trips to local parks and to meet with other children of their own age at local groups.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with the local safeguarding partnership procedures. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues and a thorough awareness of how to report concerns to protect children's welfare. She keeps her knowledge current through online updates and a range of training. The childminder helps children learn about risks and hazards as they play, such as tidying up toys to prevent them tripping. She has clear procedures to ensure children's safety when out of her home. She supports children's road safety awareness and reviews hazards and risks when she visits other venues with the children.

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should:

n build links with other settings children attend, to support a consistent approach for children and continual progression in their development n implement the planned improvements to the garden and provide children with more readily available opportunities to explore and investigate outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441814 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10060780 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 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Whitchurch, Bristol. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged 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 and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in letters. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of her suitability and training and her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

11 March 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

11 March 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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