Childminder in Somerset

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is in breach of a requirement of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. The childminder fails to assess risks effectively when providing activities for children, placing them at risk of harm.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are warmly welcomed into the home of this experienced childminder. Children are happy and settled in her caring environment. They quickly form strong bonds with the childminder, which contributes positively to their emotional well- being. Children have lots of exposure to activities and experiences they enjoy. These help them to develop many of the skills and attitudes they need in preparation for their next steps in learning. Children listen carefully to instructions. They thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to mix the ingredients they need to make their own play dough, and they delight in following the picture instructions provided. As children play, they are learning to count, recognise shapes and identify colours. Children are supported to develop a love of books. They happily sit with the childminder as they listen to stories, and they shriek with excitement at the illustrations they find funny.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fails to risk assess her planned activities effectively. During the inspection, she undertook a planned activity to make play dough with the children and was going to provide them with boiling hot water to use. She did not identify the serious risk this would place children at. n The childminder communicates regularly with other providers. Children who attend more than one provider receive consistency in care, and their learning and development needs are met. n The childminder uses the local environment to help her provide a rich curriculum that supports building children's confidence in social situations. For example, the children thoroughly enjoy making new friends at the local playgroup. They also enjoy going on local walks to the library and the fruit and vegetable shop, and enjoy interacting with staff there. n Overall, the childminder supports children well with their learning and

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development. She provides challenge. However, on occasion, her expectations of children's ability levels are too high and do not match the age and stage of the children. n The childminder teaches the children new vocabulary and monitors the progression of their communication and language skills effectively. She is swift to discuss children's progress with parents and ensures she seeks early help promptly for children when needed. n The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and supports children effectively in managing their own behaviour. She encourages children to notice

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5 January 2023 facial expressions as a means of communication. She explains how people's likes and dislikes can be seen on their faces. The children respond well to this and animatedly describe how their friends could be feeling. n The children benefit from daily opportunities to play and learn outside. They enjoy exploring imaginative and physical play resources and this supports their good health and well-being. n The childminder prioritises children's development of independence and perseverance in her curriculum. Children confidently attempt to put on their shoes and coats and show resilience when challenges occur. n The childminder has an apprentice, who she is supporting effectively while she completes her training. The childminder is aware of the need to monitor her apprentice, to ensure consistency in the quality care for the children. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder collects information

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from parents when children first start. This helps her to understand what children already know and can do. Daily discussions, alongside electronic communication, help support the sharing of key information. The childminder knows the children and their families very well and there is a cohesive approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder is passionate about providing good-quality care and education. She is aware that some opportunities for professional development have been limited during the pandemic, but she has engaged with the online training that has been available to her. She is part of a local training hub and has recently signed up to attend group training to further develop her knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

While there are strengths in the childminder's safeguarding practice, risk assessments of activities are not robust enough to ensure the safety of children at all times. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and she recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm of abuse. She is aware of how she can contact children's services if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about anyone living or working on the premises.

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Due date

5 January 2023 improve risk assessments to include the learning activities offered, to minimise and remove potential risk of harm to children. 06/01/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391002 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10235293 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 4 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset. She cares for children from Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder's daughter is now completing an apprenticeship and is working in the provision.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact this has had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

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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