Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relish their time with the warm and welcoming childminder. Her sensitive and caring approach supports children's emotional and social needs well. Children readily seek her out for cuddles and reassurance and are familiar with the routine of the day. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Older children move chairs within reach of their younger friends to support them in learning to walk. They wait patiently for their friends to take turns and share their ideas during their play. Children have an excellent attitude to learning. They show the utmost determination and perseverance when safely cutting fruit. Older children proudly say, 'I did it', as they cut their pear in half, while younger children show delight as they eat their sliced strawberries.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's communication and language development. She introduces new words and models correct pronunciation. Younger children often repeat what the childminder says as they play, such as 'spoon' or a colour. Older children learn 'cocoon' as she teaches them about the life cycle of a butterfly. The childminder skilfully allows children time to think and respond to the questions she asks. She repeats and rephrases what children say while extending their ideas. This supports children's early language development.

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need to do better?

n Children demonstrate good levels of independence. Older children independently get a tissue when they need to wipe their nose. They confidently explain that they need to put it in the bin to 'stop the germs spreading'. They know that they must wash their hands before mealtimes and demonstrate this to their younger friends. The childminder teaches younger children to wash their hands and sings 'rub-a-dub-dub' to support them in this. She supports children with toilet training effectively. Children are confident in asking for help from the childminder when needed. As a result, all children are making good progress in their self-help skills. n The childminder has a good overview of what she wants children to learn. She observes and makes accurate assessments of what the children can do. She makes good use of children's individual interests and their next steps to plan her curriculum. The childminder ensures that she offers children a variety of new

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experiences. For example, she provides them with a range of resources to develop their fine motor skills. Children use glue spreaders and 'sticky eyes' to create a caterpillar linked to their morning story. However, at times, the childminder does not make the most of spontaneous opportunities to fully support children to achieve all of their next steps in learning. n Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They have ample

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2 March 2023 opportunities to play outside each day and engage in physical activity. The childminder regularly talks to the children about why a healthy diet is good for them. She plans activities to share the importance of brushing their teeth too. The childminder works closely with parents to encourage them to provide a healthy lunch. n The childminder is passionate about caring for children and has a high standard for the service she provides. She understands the importance of developing her knowledge and often participates in relevant training. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice and ideas. She constantly reflects on her own practice and environment to improve outcomes for children. This ensures that children remain inspired by the learning environment. For example, she has recently created a 'picture resource folder' to support children to make choices regarding new play and learning equipment. This has had a

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positive impact on developing children's independence skills even further. n Partnership with parents is strong. Parents are extremely positive about the service the childminder provides. They say that their children are being cared for in a 'safe, homely environment'. Parents comment that they are very well informed about their children's progress. They report that their children's confidence and social skills have developed greatly since being in the childminder's care. They state that the childminder is 'nothing short of amazing in helping their children learn and grow'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She talks confidently about the signs and symptoms that would alert her that a child may be at risk of harm, including from exposure to extremist views and behaviours. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she need to report a concern about a child in her care. She refreshes her safeguarding training to make sure that her knowledge remains updated. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home, garden and outings to ensure that children are safe and secure. Children are closely supervised by the childminder.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to extend children's individual learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243311 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10216409 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 11 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Radstock, Somerset. She works from Monday to Friday, all year round, except Christmas and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 she ensures that they are 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

2 March 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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