Cruwys, Nikiala

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children separate happily from parents as they arrive at the childminder's welcoming home. They have formed very warm and caring relationships with her and her assistants. Children are emotionally secure as the childminder has a very good understanding of their individual needs, routines and preferences. For example, after lunch, children quickly settle for a nap, feeling safe in the familiar routine.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a rich curriculum to help children make good progress from their starting points. She and her assistants identify next steps in children's learning and plan activities which match their interests. For example, younger children develop their small motor and communication and language skills while older children learn to recognise their name and numbers.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and play together harmoniously. Younger children offer support to their peers, for example, helping them to put their hat on. Others hold hands as they sing and clap in delight at the end of the song. Children confidently participate in the good range of activities that the childminder offers. She and her assistants skilfully model language and vocabulary. For example, when discussing fruit, the assistant refers to it as being, 'juicy'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures children have plenty of opportunities to be outdoors to support their health and well-being. Children have lots of time to be physically active, for example, playing on the climbing frame in the garden. They go for walks in the locality and have developed strong community links through random acts of kindness. For example, children sang songs at Christmas and delivered flowers to neighbours. This helps them to learn about their local surroundings. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. She takes time to get to know children and their families, and gathers information to help her to meet their care and learning needs from the start. She shares information daily about children's activities and routines to keep them well informed. Parents comment on how kind, caring and professional the childminder and her assistants are. Parents describe the setting as, 'amazing'. n Children develop independence skills well. They put their belongings away when

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need to do better?

they arrive, help to tidy up and take it in turns to lay the table, ready for snack. Children confidently get changed into their outdoor clothes and know the routines well. Children eagerly explore the garden and staff remind the children how to keep themselves safe. For example, to take care when going down the step and look out for each other when they are moving around.

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need to do better?

30 January 2023 n The assistants report high levels of well-being and comment that the childminder is very supportive in her approach and management of the setting. The childminder provides professional development for the assistants, helping them to further develop their knowledge and skills. They work very well as team, creating a loving, nurturing and very positive environment for children. n Staff help children to develop a good understanding of counting and mathematical concepts, and language. For example, while children are playing with hoops, staff use language such as, 'high,' 'low' and 'over'. When children play, staff provide a commentary, modelling counting and discussing the colours of objects. n Children develop a love of stories and songs as they confidently look at books and sing action songs with adults. However, during group story sessions, the childminder and her assistant read books that are sometimes more appropriate

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need to do better?

for older children. They are not suited to younger children and their age and stage of development to help them make more progress in their literacy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of child protection issues and are clear about their role and responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date, such as through regular training. The childminder and assistants know the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. They understand the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder manages risks to children effectively by carrying out frequent risk assessments and reminding the children how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for younger children to further develop their early reading skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292495 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10263321 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 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Langport, Somerset. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder offers care from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 gave the inspector a tour of the premises. She talked about children's learning and progress, and how she delivers the curriculum. n The inspector spoke to parents and read feedback to gain their views about the childminder. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including qualification certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2023 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

30 January 2023 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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