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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder shows dedication to the children and families who use her provision. She works closely with parents when children first start, to get to know children and support their individual needs. They grow in confidence and form strong bonds with the childminder. Children are happy in the childminder's home. They listen and show respect for her and what she has to say, and thrive on the attention they receive. The childminder has focused closely on building children's confidence and social skills, particularly after periods of isolation because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She takes children out into the local community, for example to play-based groups, to offer them different experiences, develop their confidence in new situations and increase their social skills. Children learn to enjoy being with other children. They have formed lovely beneficial friendships with the other children in the childminder's provision. She supports children to appreciate the

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The provision is good

needs of others, and they show thoughtful behaviour and often spontaneously share resources and toys with their friends. Children make good progress and gain useful skills to prepare them for the next stage of their education. Parents comment very positively on the work the childminder does. They say she has been so wonderful helping their child settle and that she makes every session as fun and educational as possible.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes effective use of her home to support children's learning. They independently access toys and resources from the stimulating range the childminder sets out. She links these to children's interests and stage of development carefully. This inspires children and motivates them effectively. They confidently select items and follow their interests. They complete puzzles, enjoy making sleeping areas for the dolls and soft toys, and connect blocks effectively to make towers. n Young children's communication is developing very well. Lovely conversations develop between the childminder and the children. She listens to them and gives them time to think and respond. Children learn new words, gain confidence in speaking and communicate what they want or need. n Partnerships with parents are good and the childminder links closely with other settings children attend. She shares children's achievements and plans for their

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future learning to provide a consistent approach. The childminder works closely with parents to help support children's learning at home. She promptly helps them seek support for children from outside professionals to close gaps in children's learning. n Children develop a keen interest in books. They attentively listen to stories the childminder reads to them. Children show very good skills for their age, and with the childminder's encouragement they use the pictures in a book to tell the

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12 January 2022 childminder a well-known story. Children are fascinated to explore the interesting range of printed material available, such as atlases and catalogues, and learn that books are a source of information. Their literacy skills and understanding of the world develop very effectively. n Children develop their dexterity and coordination well. The childminder supports this through interesting activities linked to children's interests. Children enjoy using shaped cutters to cut out play dough bears. They make marks effectively with pens, creating recognisable shapes, and begin to form the initial letter of their name. They scoop up dry porridge with a range of tools and enjoy filling and emptying containers. The childminder gets down to the children's level, offering them encouragement and praise. She role models suitable mathematical language, and this motivates children to discuss shapes and capacity. However,

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the childminder is not always successful in challenging older children's mathematics skills. n The childminder shows dedication to her provision. She undertakes online training to develop her knowledge and uses this to adjust and enhance her practice and provision. The childminder links closely with the local childminding network and regional local authority adviser, to gain good practice ideas. She thinks about what she provides for children and how she can improve her provision further. For example, the childminder has changed her planning processes, making these less time consuming. She has also simplified the information she shares with parents about children's development, to make this easier to understand.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children. She ensures her home is clean and well maintained. The childminder supervises children closely, putting arrangements in place to ensure they can explore and play safely. She conscientiously implements her health and hygiene procedures to reduce the risk of infection and illness to children. The childminder assesses and minimises risks when taking children out of her home, such as during visits to local parks and nearby woodlands. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child, and has undertaken safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge.

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should:

n adapt teaching to consistently extend and challenge children's mathematics skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545632 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10214271 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Keynsham, Somerset. She operates all year round from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three years.

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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 their 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 email 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

12 January 2022 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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