Burrett, Rachel

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 are content and safe in the care of the childminder. The childminder's nurturing and calm nature helps children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder builds trusting relationships with children, which helps them to settle quickly and progress well. Children show confidence as they freely explore the resources on offer. The childminder provides a broad curriculum of activities for children that reflect the areas of learning. They enjoy imaginative play such as making 'tea' in the pretend kitchen. They develop their fine motor and problem- solving skills as they press buttons on electronic toys to make them light up. Children use wet sponges to make prints on the chalkboard. They delight at the marks they make and excitedly exclaim, 'look!' to the childminder, who praises their achievements.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and are polite. For instance, they thank the childminder when they receive their lunch. They respond positively to the requests of the childminder, such as to hold hands when out and about. The childminder prioritises children's communication and language development. She is aware this is important for children to make good progress in other areas of learning. She is also aware of how the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted on children's communication and social skills.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment how well children settle with her. The childminder gains information from parents about children before they start, including their likes and dislikes. She uses this information to plan the provision so that the needs of children are met. The childminder keeps a diary of care routines for babies throughout the day. She shares this with parents, which promotes consistency in care for children. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She uses effective interactions to build their vocabulary. She narrates alongside children as they play and clearly models language to them. For instance, as children explore the rain puddles, she says 'splashy splash' and 'you're pouring the water'. This enables children to hear and learn new words through playful interactions. n The childminder has good links with other early years professionals. She

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regularly meets with other childminders to share new ideas and best practice. She also has good links with other settings that children attend. She uses communication diaries to share information with them about children's progress. This enables a consistent approach to each child's learning and development. n The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for children, such as bananas, grapes and pasta. She encourages children to drink water to keep

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30 March 2023 them hydrated. However, at snack and lunchtimes she does not routinely promote the healthy choices in conversation. She misses opportunities to explain why a healthy diet is beneficial to their overall healthy development. n Children have good opportunities to learn to master everyday tasks for themselves. The childminder encourages children to learn to wash their own hands, chop their own fruit and serve themselves at mealtimes. She praises them for their achievements which motivates them further. This all helps to support children's independence and helps them useful skills for future learning. n The childminder gives children opportunities to experience their wider community. They enjoy walks to the local park and playing with other children at toddler groups. However, children have less opportunities to learn about faiths, cultures and festivals other than their own. n Children enjoy listening to stories with the childminder. They snuggle in closely

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need to do better?

to her and gaze wide-eyed as they listen to her voice. She points to illustrations in the book and asks children simple questions about the story. The childminder invites children to help turn the pages. This helps to support children's literacy development and a love of books and storytelling. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She skilfully teaches mathematical concepts through play. For instance, while exploring the inflating and deflating of a balloon, she uses size language such as 'bigger' and 'long'. The childminder seizes every opportunity to count with children, such as the objects in books as she reads to them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date, and can recognise the signs and symptoms when a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the correct reporting procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder is aware of other safeguarding issues that can affect children, such as the influence of extreme or radical views. She is aware of the action to take in the event an allegation is made about her conduct.

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should:

n help children to understand and learn about the importance of a healthy diet and how this contributes to their overall healthy development n increase opportunities for children to learn about faith, cultures and festivals other than their own, to help them gain an understanding of diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420192 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10280500 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 8 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Keynsham, Bristol. The childminder works all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works weekdays from 8am to 5pm.

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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 A range of documentation was sampled by the inspector, including information relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, first-aid certification and safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n Parents' views were sought by the inspector and taken account of. n The inspector and the childminder carried out and discussed a joint observation of practice together.

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Inspection activities

30 March 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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