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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy, confident and eager to start exploring the available activities. For example, babies are fascinated by the light in a ball and older children watch as a battery-operated train goes up a vertical track. When the train gets stuck, the childminder's assistant asks children what they can do to resolve it. When children are not sure, the childminder helps them to recall what they tried last time and, through trial and error, the children manage to solve the problem. Children are as independent as possible to prepare them well for their future success and school. The childminder enables children to do as much as they can for themselves. For example, they persevere at putting their shoes on and enjoy the responsibility of helping with meals, such as preparing vegetables and buttering bread. Children recall previous learning well. For example, they remember finding out which items will roll down a drainpipe and experiment with rolling a squash,

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discovering that it will only roll on its side.

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The provision is good

Parents no longer enter the childminder's home as they did before the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. However, they confirm how well the childminder communicates with them through technology and face-to-face meetings at the door. Parents comment on the nurturing environment that the childminder provides. They say that she displays a caring and compassionate attitude to meeting children's individual needs and respecting parents' wishes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder seeks good information from parents on children's starting points and makes regular observations of their development, so she knows the children well. She quickly identifies where children need additional support. The childminder is proactive in working in partnership with outside agencies and parents to ensure that all children make good progress. n The childminder and her assistant encourage children's language and communication skills well. For example, all children, including babies, enjoy whole-group song time. They select visual aids from a bag to help them make links to songs. Children join in with words and actions, which increases their language skills effectively. However, the childminder sometimes repeats children's words instead of providing the correct version, such as saying 'choo choo' rather than 'train'. n The childminder observes her assistant and provides successful feedback to help

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him to develop his practice. He leads exciting activities, so children are eager to learn. For example, they use all their senses to explore a pumpkin. They discover the seeds inside and plant them, remembering what plants need to grow. He praises children's good ideas, such as using a toy digger to move the seeds. However, on occasions, there are too many distractions and children do

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need to do better?

14 October 2021 not focus and concentrate as much as they could. n The childminder evaluates her practice well. She targets her professional development effectively to ensure good outcomes for children. For example, she has sought training to help her to improve her curriculum for mathematics and now plans more stimulating activities outdoors. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder identified additional support children needed in their emotional development. Through her positive support, children are now confident and secure. n Children have warm, caring relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. When young children struggle with sharing, the childminder provides consistent, positive guidance, which helps them to manage their feelings and learn to play in harmony with others. The childminder notices children's non- verbal communications and swiftly diverts any potential frustrations. She has

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high expectations, so children are polite, have good manners and behave well. n Children develop a positive awareness of their own uniqueness and other people's differences. They celebrate their achievements, and the childminder helps them to recognise those of others. For example, she points out how the baby is getting ready to crawl as they wriggle on their tummy and move their arms and legs. n Children develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, they drink plenty of water and enjoy home-cooked, nutritional meals. Children learn the importance of oral and personal hygiene. They use a step to reach the sink, turn on the tap and wash their hands. Babies sleep and have their nappy changed according to their individual needs. Children of all ages have good opportunities to be outdoors and take part in a wide range of physical activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant attend training on different aspects of safeguarding children. They have a good understanding of their responsibilities and know what to do if they are concerned about a child. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made and the requirements to keep Ofsted informed. Through good support, older children learn about safe practices, such as safety in the woods and crossing the road. They know to be gentle with babies and especially not to touch their eyes.

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should:

n improve awareness of ensuring that children hear the correct version of words to support their development in language and communication further n provide greater support for assistants to ensure that children can focus and

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14 October 2021 concentrate in whole-group activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2525258 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10208252 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Weston-Super-Mare. She operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants, one of whom provides emergency cover only.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk around her premises to discuss the organisation of her early years curriculum. n The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching, and carried out a joint observation with the childminder and her assistant. n The views of parents and children were taken account of by the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection and assessed safeguarding. n The inspector sampled documentation.

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Inspection activities

14 October 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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14 October 2021 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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