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

Young children settle quickly and develop secure relationships with the childminder. They giggle and have fun with her. They enjoy snuggling in to share a book. When they become upset, the childminder quickly reassures them with a cuddle. She knows their routines and recognises when they are hungry or tired and quickly provides for their needs.

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The provision is good

Parents do not come into the childminder's home when dropping off or collecting their child, to help maintain safe social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder ensures they discuss all aspects of children's care and learning at other times and in other ways, such as through daily chats outside and regular messaging.

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The provision is good

The childminder gets down to children's level and plays and explores alongside them while encouraging their curiosity and motivating them effectively. Babies eagerly experiment with musical instruments and excitedly copy the childminder's actions. They then remember these actions later as they revisit the items by shaking rattles and banging their hands on a drum while smiling proudly at their success. They listen and show respect for the childminder and what she has to say. They adapt their actions and behaviour well as she gives them reminders on safe practices. They show confidence to try new things and to develop very positive attitudes to learning and developing their skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her observations of children as they play to assess their progress and outline any gaps in their development. She then makes plans for the resources and the support she will offer children to help them achieve the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress. n Overall, children's communication skills are progressing well. Babies excitedly babble as they explore activities, and they listen and show their understanding as they follow instructions. At times though, the childminder does not develop babies' emerging sounds and language as much as possible. For example, she does not make the most of opportunities to role model speech sounds and words clearly and consistently to them. n The childminder works closely with parents from the outset and gains lots of information to build a clear picture of children's needs. She maintains a regular two-way flow of information with them about children's care and learning. They

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say that they are extremely glad they found the childminder and they feel that they have made the very best choice for their child. n Children enjoy being active and develop their physical skills very well. The childminder is close by to offer them help and support, if needed. Babies relish

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need to do better?

10 November 2021 the freedom to crawl about and investigate. They eagerly pull themselves up to explore the well-placed, age-appropriate toys that the childminder has set out. They delight in using equipment, such as a baby walker, and develop their confidence and skills very effectively. They also excitedly explore the ball pit. The childminder helps them work out how to negotiate the side as they climb in and out. They listen and take notice of her support and lift their leg higher. They smile proudly as they achieve their goal. n The childminder helps children develop healthy lifestyles. She ensures they eat a healthy diet and enjoy healthy drinks, such as water. She takes them out in the fresh air daily. They enjoy trips into the local community for walks, to school to pick up older children and to visit nearby parks to see the ducks. n The childminder shows dedication to the children in her care. She discusses how

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need to do better?

she has developed her practice to fulfil the recommendations from the last inspection, such as enhancing the support for children's mathematical development. She evaluates her practice and has outlined professional development opportunities to extend her skills and the support she provides for children. She has enrolled on a course to undertake a childcare qualification at level 3 and is currently waiting to start this.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her home is safe, clean and well maintained. She uses safety gates to limit young children's access to higher risk areas, such as the stairs and the kitchen. She supports babies sensitively as they eagerly explore and allows them the freedom to crawl and practise their growing physical skills while still ensuring they remain safe. The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection and effective procedures to support her practice. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date through training.

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should:

n give young children more opportunities to hear clear speech sounds, to help their language develop as quickly as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480936 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10207315 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 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Midsomer Norton, North Somerset. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 4pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provision. 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. n Relevant 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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Inspection activities

10 November 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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Inspection activities

10 November 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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