Waterman, Rachael Louise

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed at this warm, friendly and caring childminder's home. The childminder gets to know the children well. She finds out about children's interests and what will motivate them to learn. As a result, children are keen to engage in the learning activities on offer and make good progress. The childminder sings songs, reads stories and encourages the children to join in with her. This helps children to practise new words and phrases and helps them to develop a love of reading. The childminder gives comfort and reassurance whenever children need it. This makes them feel comfortable and safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder communicates regularly with parents. She shares information about what children can do and what she would like them to learn next. This enables parents to work on these skills at home. The childminder has thought carefully about the organisation of her home. She has created a covered outdoor area to enable all-weather outdoor learning. Children engage in messy play and enjoy planting and growing vegetables in the garden. Children develop their imagination and understanding of the world, for example as they pretend that they are cooking in the role-play kitchen. Children also enjoy riding a range of push- along and pedalled vehicles and develop their balance and coordination skills

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need to do better?

n The childminder combines information from parents and her own observations to find out what children can do. She uses developmental checklists to look for gaps in children's development. She plans activities that help children to practise the skills that they need to learn next. This helps children make progress across the curriculum. n The childminder introduces new words to children. For example, she uses size comparison words such as 'big', 'bigger', 'little' and 'tall'. She supports children to learn to count by demonstrating and encouraging them to copy. This teaches children the mathematical skills that they will need in the next stage of their education. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their early mark- making skills. For example, younger children paint dotted patterns, while older children follow lines and circles with paintbrushes. However, the childminder does not give meaning to mark-making activities. As a result, children do not see

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need to do better?

the purpose of mark making and lose interest. n The childminder helps children to learn how to share and play well together. She plans activities with other childminders so that children meet new people and learn to play in a larger group. She calmly explains why certain behaviours are not wanted so that children understand what is acceptable. This helps children to learn the social skills that they will need when they move on to school.

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need to do better?

22 February 2023 n The childminder encourages children to be independent. She develops their ability to persevere when faced with a challenge. For example, when children become frustrated because they are struggling with a particular new skill, she calmly encourages them to keep trying rather than jumping in too soon to help. This supports children with their problem-solving skills. n The childminder thinks carefully about children's health. She provides healthy snacks and opportunities for children to get fresh air and exercise. However, she does not communicate the benefits of healthy eating and exercise to children. This means that children miss opportunities to learn how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder supports children to learn about different cultures and festivals, such as Chinese New Year. She provides children with foods and resources linked to Chinese culture. This teaches children about the diverse world they live

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in. However, she has not yet extended this to help children to reflect on what makes them unique. This means that children are not yet learning how to celebrate other people's similarities and differences. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to embed children's learning of new skills outside of her home. For example, she supports parents with potty training, feeding independently and encouraging children to eat a wider variety of foods. This supports children to apply the skills that they are learning in different contexts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She performs daily safety checks around her house and garden to ensure that children can learn safely. She thinks about potential safety hazards before taking children out on trips and puts measures in place to remove or reduce risks. She keeps her knowledge about safeguarding up to date by attending regular courses. She knows the signs to look out for that may indicate potential abuse and knows what action to take if concerned about a child's welfare. She feels confident to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies.

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should:

n teach children the benefits of eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly n provide opportunities for purposeful mark making, to help children give meaning to the marks that they make n develop children's understanding of diversity and what makes them unique by providing opportunities to explore similarities and differences in others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2613898 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10263464 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Taunton, Somerset. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

22 February 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

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