Childminder in North 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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Babies and children settle quickly and develop secure relationships with the childminder. She is caring and considerate. When babies become upset, she reassures them with a cuddle. She knows their routines, recognising when they are hungry or tired, and quickly provides for their needs. The childminder's patient support helps children to manage their feelings effectively. Older children learn to appreciate the needs of the babies. They behave well and show respect for the childminder. Children thrive on the attention they receive. The childminder builds their confidence very effectively, empowering children to have a go and do things for themselves. Children carefully cut up their fruit at snack time and count the pieces that they have. They put their outdoor clothes on to go outside, and older children persevere well to do up their zip. They gain confidence in their abilities and develop positive attitudes towards learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has adapted her provision and provided thoughtful support for families during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She kept in touch with those not attending through regular messages and video calls, helping her maintain relationships with the children. Parents say that it is reassuring to know children are having fun, learning and playing in a 'super environment' and this has been so important during some of the most challenging times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises children's individuality and focuses on what they need to learn next. She plans for the ways she will help them achieve this. The childminder assesses children's learning needs regularly, ensuring that there is a continued programme of support for all aspects of their development. Children make good progress and gain the skills they will need for the next stage of their education. n Older children chat happily with the childminder. They are confident to ask questions and talk about things that interest them. Children enjoy listening to their favourite story. They talk knowledgeably about the characters and finish off the well-known phrases. However, at times, the childminder does not develop individual children's language, particularly their pronunciation, as much as possible. For example, she does not make the most of opportunities to role model speech sounds clearly and consistently to children.

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n The childminder makes effective use of her home to support children's learning. Children independently access toys and resources from the stimulating range the childminder sets out. She links these to children's interests and stage of development. This inspires children and motivates them effectively. Children become absorbed and engrossed in their imaginative play. They build items with blocks, selecting the appropriate colours and sizes.

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need to do better?

7 October 2021 n Older children develop their physical skills and understanding of the world as they help the childminder grow and harvest items in her garden. Children enjoy digging up and transporting fresh potatoes in the back of the little tractor's trailer. The childminder encourages them to take notice of details, and children learn about the roots growing from the bottom of the potato. Babies excitedly explore the water tray and try very hard to copy the older children and blow bubbles. n The childminder works closely with parents from the outset, gathering lots of information to build a clear picture of children's needs. She maintains a regular two-way flow of information with parents about children's care and learning, through daily messages and discussions. n The childminder ensures that new settings that the children attend receive information on children's learning and development. She has worked to develop

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need to do better?

this and fulfil the recommendation from her previous inspection. However, sometimes, she is not successful in obtaining information from these settings on children's ongoing achievements and next steps in their learning, to help inform her assessments and planning. n The childminder shows dedication to her provision. She thinks about what she provides for children and how she can improve this further. She links with local childminders and professional associations to learn about good practice ideas so she can continue to develop her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection and has effective procedures to support her practice. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date, including how to protect children from harm and extreme views. The childminder ensures that her home is clean, safe and well maintained. She supervises children closely and is vigilant as they play, offering older children prompt reminders on safe practices. She supports babies sensitively as they eagerly explore, allowing them the freedom to crawl and practise their growing physical skills while still ensuring that they remain safe.

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should:

n give children more opportunities to hear clear speech sounds, to help their language, particularly their pronunciation, develop as quickly as possible n enhance the links already in place with other early years settings that the children attend, to gain relevant information about children's learning and progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271140 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10125540 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 18 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Flax Bourton, Somerset. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder. 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 messages and letters. n Relevant documents were 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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Inspection activities

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

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