Greedy, Wendy Jane

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 arrive happy and quickly begin to play at this homely provision. They develop secure relationships with the childminder, who is caring, kind and attentive. The childminder knows the children well and has good settling procedures in place. She works with parents to gather information, such as the children's home routines that she follows. This helps children to settle in smoothly. The childminder promotes a love of books with the children. She teaches even the youngest of children how to look at and handle books as she reads to them. The childminder links children's emotional well-being to the stories she reads. Children listen intently to the words from 'The Colour Monster' story, helping them to understand how colours link to emotions, such as blue meaning sad. They then find the coloured emotion cushions in the room to share how they are feeling. Children's behaviour is very good and they are aware of the rules and boundaries.

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The provision is good

They learn to behave through the childminder's consistent and fair expectations of them. The childminder is a good role model for children as she calmly speaks to them with respect. She teaches them to share resources as they play and to develop a good understanding of what is right and wrong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear learning intentions for what she wants children to learn in her care, and she completes progress checks to identify these. She focuses on the prime areas of learning, making sure children have plenty of opportunities to build on language and communication skills. She incorporates the specific areas of learning by skilfully playing alongside children to build on what they already know. The childminder helps develop children's decision- making skills well. Children freely access the resources they wish to play with and can choose where to play. n The childminder supports children to develop independence skills. They manage self-care tasks, such as going to the toilet by themselves and washing their hands. The childminder encourages children to choose what fruit they would like for snack. However, at times, she does things for children that they can do for themselves, such as holding drinking cups while they drink. This reduces

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opportunities for children to develop their independency. n The childminder plans activities to develop children's fine motor skills and mathematical concepts. She encourages them to use tongs as they transfer a variety of resources into different-sized pots. The childminder uses language, such as 'full', 'empty', 'big' and 'small' as they play. She uses this opportunity to extend their learning and helps them count their items. Younger children learn 'one, two, three', and older children confidently count to 27. n The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. Children take part in daily activities. They spend time in the childminder's garden and go on

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need to do better?

16 February 2023 regular walks and trips to the local park. Additionally, she places exciting resources just out of reach to encourage younger children to stand and play. n The childminder promotes children to develop their communication and language skills. She really listens to children when they talk to her and share their ideas and feelings. The childminder extends children's vocabulary during play by introducing new words to them. For example, when children share that the colour is blue, she responds that it is 'dark blue', or that the robin has a 'red breast'. The childminder asks relevant questions to extend their thinking skills. However, at times, she explains things too quickly. This does not allow children enough time to think through their own ideas and develop their thoughts in order to respond to her. n The childminder has very good relationships with parents. They say that their children look forward to going to the childminder's house. Parents share that

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they are very well informed of their children's progress. They understand through regular reports their next steps and how to support them at home. Parents speak highly of the 'new taste' experiences through the healthy meals the childminder provides. n The devoted childminder is reflective about her provision and her own professional development. She participates in regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. For example, the childminder has attended training to increase her understanding of 'emotional development'. She says that what she has learned has had a positive impact on teaching children to self-regulate through discussing how they are feeling.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding. She is clear on the signs and symptoms of abuse to look out for, and where to refer child protection concerns. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date with regular training. This includes her understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and keeping children safe online. Suitability checks are in place for all adults living in the family home. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and takes steps to reduce hazards. She supports children to understand safe practices and ensures that they are always supervised.

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should:

n encourage children to do things for themselves to build on their independence skills n consistently allow children enough time to formulate their answers and respond when questioned.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132854 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10263927 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 12 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Saltford, near Bath. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since 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 provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times and assessed the effectiveness of safeguarding and care procedures. n The inspector took account of the parents and children's views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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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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