Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not always safe in the setting. The childminder does not provide appropriate supervision to keep children safe during mealtimes. In addition, she does not ensure that she adheres to guidance on safe sleeping for the younger children in her care.

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The provision is inadequate

Although the childminder has some processes in place to support children's learning and development, children do not have access to a well-planned and sequenced curriculum. As a result, children do not have sufficient support to learn the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for their next stage. The childminder does not organise the learning environment to ensure there is sufficient challenge or stimulation for children. For example, children drift between resources without purpose and lose interest quickly. This affects children's engagement and motivation to learn.

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The provision is inadequate

Children respond well when they listen to stories about their home experiences, such as celebrating Diwali. This supports the childminder to develop a relationship with them. The childminder collects information from parents to support new children settling in to the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not monitor or evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the setting effectively. As a result, there are a number of breaches of the requirements, including children who are at risk of injury during mealtimes. The youngest children are not always strapped into their high chairs safely, and supervision is poor. n Children's sleeping arrangements are poor. The childminder does not consider the latest government guidelines when organising sleeping arrangements for the youngest children. This impacts on children's well-being and safety. n Children cannot access the outdoor provision at the setting due to current building work. The childminder plans some trips to the local park, forest school and playgroups. However, children do not benefit from daily access to the outdoors. As a result, they do not always get the opportunity to develop their gross motor skills. This has a negative impact on children's behaviour, as they

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become restless and bored. n The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to gather information and guidance to support children's progress. However, the childminder does not use this information well to plan, implement or deliver a broad range of experiences for children. n The childminder does not adequately support children's understanding of the world and mathematical skills. She does not yet have sufficient knowledge of

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25 October 2022 child development and how children learn. For example, when children explore the pumpkin, the childminder does not extend children's learning further to find out how and where pumpkins grow. Furthermore, the childminder fails to use key vocabulary to compare weight or size. This leads to gaps in children's knowledge. n Children do not get opportunities to rehearse some of the skills they are learning, particularly to become independent to use the toilet. For example, the childminder does not always have the resources available to support toilet training. Additionally, she does not change children quickly enough when they communicate that they are wet or soiled. n The childminder supports children to share, using key phrases such as 'sharing is caring.' She reminds children to be kind to each other and models this well. However, the childminder fails to support children in their wider personal, social

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and emotional development, such as exploring emotions using the key vocabulary children require to learn and develop. n The childminder does not present learning experiences to children. For example, the childminder does not use resources effectively to help children when singing familiar nursery rhymes. Therefore, the youngest children find it hard to engage and show low concentration. When children communicate, she does not adequately build on their language during play to learn more. This impacts negatively on children's progress, hindering the development of their communication and language. n The childminder accesses online courses; however, she does not yet identify the training and support she requires to improve her practice. This has a negative impact on the quality of teaching and learning the children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not supervise children effectively during mealtimes, and the youngest children are not always strapped into their high chairs safely. Therefore, children are at risk of injury, and their safety is compromised. The childminder does not carefully consider the safest methods of sleeping arrangements to support the youngest children in the setting. The childminder does attend safeguarding training and has some working knowledge of how to support children who are in need of child protection.

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Due date

25 October 2022 ensure children are supervised effectively throughout the day and at mealtimes 05/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that sleeping arrangements are safe and meet the latest government guidance 05/12/2022

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Due date

ensure reasonable adjustments are made to provide daily outdoor experiences for children's learning and development 05/12/2022

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Due date

enhance your knowledge of child development to build an effective curriculum, which will have a clear intent for what children need to learn and experience, to prepare them for their next stage. 02/01/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552298 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10143580 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Keynsham, near Bristol and holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder operates on Monday, 8am to 4.30pm, Tuesday, 9.30am to 5pm, Wednesday, 9.30am to 2pm, Thursday, 8am to 5pm and Friday, 9.30am to 5pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 around the premises. They discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to available parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

25 October 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

25 October 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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