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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder works closely with parents when children first start and gets to know them and their families well. She has flexibly adapted these arrangements during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, with individual sessions providing quiet focused times for new children to visit her home. Babies and children settle quickly and develop strong relationships with the childminder. They are happy in her care and show that they feel safe and relaxed. The childminder instinctively reacts to children's needs, giving them lots of reassurance and supporting their physical and emotional well-being effectively. She patiently offers them encouragement and praise, helping to build their confidence. They show respect for the childminder. They listen to her explanations about boundaries in place for their safety, adjusting their behaviour accordingly. Children behave well and learn to appreciate the needs of others. The childminder makes effective use of her

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The provision is good

home to inspire children, motivate them to explore, and follow their ideas. Children independently access resources from the stimulating range the childminder sets out in her lounge and interconnecting playroom and garden. Children find items they want, such as books or things to add to their play. Older babies relish the freedom to toddle about, confidently exploring and playing with objects that interest them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to develop their independence and learn to coordinate their movements very well. Older babies negotiate the steps and different levels between the rooms and out into the childminder's garden very effectively. Children learn to peel their own little oranges and older babies persevere well to get raisins out of the tiny raisin box. Children love playing with bubbles in the garden. The childminder thoughtfully thinks through their access to the resources children need for this. She provides a stand to keep the bottle still and prevent the tipping of the liquid. This works very well, particularly for older babies. They concentrate carefully, repeatedly putting the wand back in the bottle to make more bubbles, smiling broadly at their success. n Children learn to communicate well. Babies listen and show their understanding as they respond to questions and follow instructions. They point and babble

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excitedly, communicating to the childminder about things they want. Older children chat confidently, take turns in conversation, and ask questions. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to explore with their senses and use their imaginations. Children enjoy being active in the fresh air investigating the sand and water activities in the childminder's garden. They have fun making play dough with the childminder. Babies relish the tactile nature of the materials. Children use the dough to imaginatively create a sea world with toy sea creatures and shells that the childminder provides. n Children make good progress. The childminder regularly undertakes detailed

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17 June 2021 assessments of children's development, clearly outlining next steps in their learning. She shares this information with parents and gets details of children's learning at home, to feed into her planning and support. However, there is not a consistent approach to the support children receive across all aspects of their lives. The childminder does not encourage a two-way sharing of information with other providers of settings children attend, to complement the learning they receive elsewhere and inform future planning for children. n The childminder supports children to develop new skills and have fun. Overall, children are stimulated and challenged effectively through the teaching and support that the childminder offers. However, occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for older children to focus precisely on a task and develop their learning to the highest level. She is sometimes too quick to

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offer help or does not persevere in encouraging them to take notice of details and try again. n The childminder is motivated to develop her service. She evaluates the activities she provides, gains feedback from parents, and reviews her daily practice. She links with other local childminders to gain good practice ideas and to provide interesting joint activities and further social opportunities for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and garden, and when taking children on outings. She is vigilant as they play and explore, and offers them reminders on safe practices, such as not standing on the furniture as they may fall. She is familiar with the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She attends regular training to keep her child protection knowledge updated and to help her keep children safe and well, such as safeguarding related courses and paediatric first-aid training.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to support children to focus precisely on tasks, giving them time to think and respond accordingly and develop their skills further n enhance the information sharing with other providers of settings that children attend, to provide a consistent approach to the support children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558491 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10190093 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 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Keynsham, within Bath and North East Somerset. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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. 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 questionnaires. n A range of documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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17 June 2021 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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