Childminder in North 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

The childminder and her co-childminder plan an environment where children feel safe and secure, so they remain highly confident when unfamiliar adults are present. The childminder gently welcomes children and engages them immediately. From a young age, children are sensitively encouraged to remove their shoes indoors and place their belongings where they should go. Children form close bonds with the childminder and her co-workers, who know the children well. All adults ensure that children have a voice. They give them choices verbally or by demonstration. Children are inquisitive and learn through self-discovery, with the childminder providing good support to move their learning on. For example, as two-year-old children try stacking cups inside each other, they persevere when they get it wrong. The childminder points out numbers on the cups and helps them to place them in order. Children are then delighted when they succeed.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her co-childminder engage effectively with parents to know how to meet children's individual needs. When children move on to another setting, they provide good information for children's continued care and learning. Parents comment on how much confidence their children have gained. They say they particularly notice how kind the children are to each other. Parents state that their children have increased their language skills at the setting, explaining what an architect does, for example.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works successfully with her co-childminder and their assistants. They make a good team, complimenting each other's strengths and skills. The team evaluate the quality of their provision, seeking parents' feedback to ensure continuous improvements. For example, the new bookcases enable children of all ages to see the cover of the books more easily and select their favourites. They also want to introduce home visits to get to know children and families even better. n The childminder, along with her co-childminder, monitor children's development well. They work closely with parents to know what children can already do and plan their next stages of learning. They know the children's interests and use open-ended resources plan for children to take activities in their own direction. n Currently all children are under three years old. There is an appropriate focus on embedding children's prime areas of development, which will underpin their

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future development. For example, children become independent in their daily routines and care. Snack time is a social event with babies learning to feed themselves, while older children pour drinks and peel fruit. There are good discussions, and the childminder introduces new vocabulary, so children hear and start using words, such as 'segments'. She uses signs with non-verbal

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5 April 2023 children to aid their understanding and responds to their babbling, as in a conversation. n Children develop a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle. After physical activities, the childminder helps them to notice the impact on their bodies, that they feel hot, tired and thirsty. They then have a drink and rest a while, while the childminder explains why exercise is good for them. Children wash their hands thoroughly before eating and understand why they must get rid of germs. However, the childminder is not consistent in helping young children to know to cover their mouths when they sneeze or cough. n Children are eager to join in with group activities, such as music and dancing. The enthusiastic childminder engages them well and provokes their ideas. For example, children get musical instruments and use them in time to the music. However, at times, the childminder continues with group activities a little too

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long and young children eventually start to lose interest. n Children have an excellent attitude to learning. They are eager to participate and persevere with new skills. The childminder and her co-workers are excellent role models, so children behave extremely well. For example, they encourage 'gentle hands' and 'kind words'. Older children sensitively help the younger ones, such as filling up their beakers with drinking water. The adults provide outstanding support for children to respect and value each other's differences, such as welcoming them in their home languages, providing a highly positive sense of themselves. n The qualified childminder continues with her professional development to benefit the children. For example, she attended training on 'Brilliant Babies', this reinforced her understanding of showing babies' respect and using routines as a learning opportunity.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms to be aware of that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She has a sound awareness of what to do if an allegation should be made against an adult and has good written procedures to refer to. The premises are kept safe and secure. Daily risk assessments include checking smoke alarms and cupboard locks. The childminder helps children to be independent in managing appropriate risks, such as climbing steps to the sink and knowing how to use swings and slides safely.

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should:

n improve awareness of ensuring that activities are not too long, to keep young children fully engaged

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should:

5 April 2023 n help younger children to understand good hygiene regarding coughing and sneezing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537974 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10283818 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 18 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and operates from the home of her co- childminder in Dolberrow, Churchill, North Somerset. She works with her co- childminder and her two assistants. They offer care from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, and Friday from 8am to 3pm, for 49 weeks a year. The setting is known as 'Peekababies Childminding'. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed with the childminder how she plans her curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning and the impact on children's development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times and assessed the effectiveness of safeguarding and care procedures. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation on an activity led by her co-childminder. n The inspector spoke with children and parents, as well as read written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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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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