Childminder in Somerset

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear vision for the curriculum she will teach children. She knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to plan for children's learning. She knows how to use her own observations of children to continue building on what children know and can do, to help them to make progress. n The childminder knows and understands the potential signs and symptoms that may put a child at risk of harm. She knows what to do in the event of concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder provides stimulating and welcoming play spaces for children, indoors and outdoors. There are plenty of readily accessible resources and equipment to engage and motivate children to learn. In addition, the childminder plans visits to local woods, the church and park to help children learn about their local community and the wider world. n The childminder knows that she needs to keep her skills and knowledge up to

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date. She has done some online training, courses and personal research to help with this. The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her provision. She knows that it is important to consider the views of parents and children to help inform improvements. n The childminder understands how to provide children with positive messages. She knows how to teach children about healthy food choices and why exercise and activity are important for staying fit and well.

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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 EY455368 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10236006 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 13 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She works with her co-childminder in the co- childminder's home in Merriott, Somerset. They offer childminding care Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an early years qualification at degree level. She offers funded nursery education places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk so the childminder could show how she will use the premises to support children's learning and development and how she will keep them safe. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the care and educational programme for the children. n The inspector looked at the policies and procedures and other documents the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision and plans for improvement.

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8 September 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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