Childminder in Somerset

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has continued to keep her knowledge of safeguarding children up to date. She understands her responsibilities regarding all aspects of keeping children safe and knows what to do if children are at risk of harm. The childminder continues to keep the premises safe and secure. She has updated her policies in line with the changes to the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The childminder is clear about what she is required to keep Ofsted informed of. n The childminder knows how to organise her environment to meet children's individual needs and support children's development, inside and outside. She knows the importance of working with parents and others involved in children's care, to ensure consistent support. The childminder explains how she will plan to challenge children, focusing appropriately on their key areas of development to give children a firm foundation for their ongoing development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she monitors children's development and knows her responsibility to provide parents with a written summary of their child's progress between the ages of two and three years. She explains how she will seek any additional support children may need. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's language and communication skills and since her last inspection makes greater use of resources to engage children even better in storytelling. n The childminder has worked with the local authority and her co-minder to provide parents with relevant information on how to prepare their children for school. She understands the value of helping children to become independent, confident, and inquisitive to learn. In addition, she continues to evaluate her provision and focus on ways to develop her practice. For example, she has attended training to extend her knowledge of supporting children with special

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This provision meets requirements

educational needs. n The childminder describes how she provides healthy, home-cooked meals and understands the impact of helping children to follow healthy practices. She talks of keeping up to date with the additional requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and how she adapts her practice to meet these. The childminder has maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification and has supplies of first-aid equipment for the house and outings. n The childminder knows how to provide an inclusive service. She explains how she helps children to value themselves and people's differences. The childminder knows how to support children in managing their feelings and behaviour, according to their age and understanding.

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This provision meets requirements

6 December 2021 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478469 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10125793 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 0 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2014. She operates from her co-childminder's house in Yeovil. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2. The childminder operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 led the inspector on a walk around the setting to discuss how they would use their environment to implement their curriculum and care practices. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her leadership and management, and checked documentation, such as first-aid certificates, insurance and sampled policies and procedures. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding children and the safety of the premises.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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

6 December 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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