Childminder in Somerset

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n Following her last inspection, although the childminder has not evaluated her own areas of development, she has sought support and training to improve the identified weaknesses in her practice. The childminder now has a better knowledge of how to interact with children to help them in their language and communication skills. In addition, she understands how she will organise her environment to enable children to make choices and lead their learning. n The childminder knows the importance of planning activities to support all areas of children's development. She descibes how she will observe children and assess their abilities to identify any additional support they may need to help them catch up. She knows the skills that are important for children to prepare them for school and how she will encourage them. n The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with parents and other settings to provide consistent care and development for children, and to

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support learning at home. She comments on seeking information from parents to know children's starting points, to enable her to plan for their next stages. n The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of how to support children in becoming independent in managing their care needs. She has appropriate equipment to help them through different stages of their development. The childminder understands how to help children develop a healthy lifestyle through the food they eat, exercise and hygiene. n The childminder explains how she will help children to manage their behaviour, share and develop effective relationships. She knows how to help children develop a positive awareness of people's differences. The childminder continues to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date and demonstrates she knows what to do if a child is at risk of harm. She keeps her premises secure and carries out risk assessments, both on and off her premises to keep children safe.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY552000 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10203318 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Taunton, Somerset. The childminder provides childcare Monday to Friday, out of school only, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The childminder described how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together.

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Inspection activities

27 June 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

27 June 2022 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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