Childminder in 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 feel secure in the childminder's care. They awake from sleeping, happy to be in the childminder's company and share warm, close relationships with her. Children benefit from the childminder's good knowledge of their care needs and routines from home. They excitedly explore and investigate resources and engage in play, such as experimenting with the sounds that different musical instruments make. They develop high levels of self-esteem as the childminder uses praise effectively, to encourage and build on children's self-confidence.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder uses effective strategies and positive language to encourage children's good behaviour. For example, the childminder says 'well done' as children make marks on paper, as they copy what she is doing. Children respond with smiles, showing they are proud of their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder has adapted her practice to help keep children and families safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents drop off and collect children from the door to minimise contact. The childminder ensures good communication, so that the parents still feel fully involved in their children's learning. She provides parents with regular updates about how their children are progressing and how they can support their children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an engaging curriculum and provides a wide range of activities to support children's next steps in learning. She understands the benefits of children getting plenty of exercise and fresh air. Children have good opportunities to play outside and enjoy outings to places of interest. n The childminder knows the children well. She engages them in conversation as they play and introduces new words, such as 'big, small' and 'heavy' as children explore different sized balls. However, the childminder does not always pronounce words correctly. For example, she uses 'ducky' rather than duck or 'handy' rather than hand. n Children develop a love of singing, as the childminder sings with the children throughout the day. They begin to learn about melody and rhythm as they move their bodies in different ways. The childminder introduces names of instruments, such as drum and guitar. She praises the children as they bang the drum in their

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need to do better?

attempts to make music. n The childminder supports younger children well to develop their physical skills and become more mobile. She provides lots of opportunities for children to pull themselves up safely and begin to cruise around the furniture. Babies smile as they hold the childminder's hand and practise taking steps, strengthening their muscles in preparation for when they begin to start walking.

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need to do better?

18 November 2021 n The childminder continually talks with the children as they play, introducing mathematical language and extending their learning. She names the different shapes as she draws them on paper, such as circle and triangle. She counts in routines and activities and encourages children to recognise colours to extend their learning further. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. Parents comment positively on the childminder's provision. They comment that she has a wonderful nurturing nature and compliment her on how she keeps their children entertained. n Children develop a good understanding about the importance of keeping themselves healthy. The childminder provides healthy snacks and breakfast, if required. She talks to children about eating five fruit or vegetables a day and the importance of not drinking sugary drinks. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage good handwashing routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and reviews her provision. She looks at different ideas to extend children's learning opportunities and build on their knowledge and understanding further. The childminder has a passion for music and has completed short courses on how to teach children about melody and rhythm in music and acting. She has expressed an interest in learning more about children's speech and language.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear on her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She has good knowledge of child protection issues and can recognise the signs or symptoms, which may be a cause for concern. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. She completes thorough risk assessments on her home and for the outings that she takes with children to minimise risks and help ensure their safety. The childminder always supervises children appropriately and talks to older children about ways in which they can keep themselves safe.

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should:

n ensure thorough hygiene routines are followed consistently, particularly around handwashing n use the correct pronunciation of word consistently to help babies' early language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2504756 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10204347 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Frome, Somerset. She operates Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises. She discussed her intentions for children's learning and the curriculum that she provides. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the parents' views by reading their written feedback. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including qualification certificates.

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Inspection activities

18 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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18 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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