Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

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

The childminder makes plans for what she wants children to learn. She links experiences to help young children gain meaning in relation to the new knowledge they acquire and the concepts they investigate. For example, children are fascinated to look at real caterpillars after listening to a story about how they change into butterflies.

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The provision is good

Young children become much more positive about new experiences with the childminder's thoughtful support. They learn to enjoy investigating interesting art activities. The childminder encourages their exploration, successfully develops their curiosity and sensitively builds their confidence. Young children paint and decorate butterfly shapes. The childminder extends children's learning further, discussing colours and role modelling techniques. Children are motivated to test out their ideas and develop their physical skills very well. They carefully make dots and marks and make more pictures, exploring for extended periods. Older babies marvel at the marks they can make with their fingers. Their dexterity grows as they pick up and investigate different tools to use in the paint.

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The provision is good

Children build strong, close relationships with the childminder. She has a caring and patient nature. She comforts them if they become upset. She spends time settling them, offering cuddles, and reading them stories. They thrive on her attention and reassurance. Their confidence grows, and they show that they feel safe and happy in her company.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows how young children learn. She gets down to children's level, playing and exploring alongside them. She asks children questions to encourage their speech. They name colours and begin to recognise shapes and count items. The childminder models sounds and words effectively for the older babies. They experiment, copying her and making animal noises. She praises their achievements. n The childminder shows dedication to children and families. She undertakes training and research focused on the changing needs of children, to help develop her teaching and support in specific, targeted areas. She liaises closely with parents to outline any gaps in children's development. They work promptly with outside agencies to ensure children get the help they need to reach their potential. n The childminder focuses closely on what children need to learn next. She assesses their progress and plans suitably challenging experiences. She ensures

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need to do better?

that her support is carefully focused on children's individual needs and interests, motivating them well. The childminder has developed some links with providers

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need to do better?

10 May 2023 of other provisions children attend, such as other childminders. However, she has not built links with all the settings to inform future planning and to provide a consistent approach for all children. n The childminder is attentive to children's care needs. She ensures that young children get the rest they need. She adapts her routines flexibly, such as bringing mealtimes forward when older babies show that they are hungry. She works with parents to follow children's dietary requirements. They also liaise closely to increase the range of items babies eat. Parents comment very positively on the care their children receive and say that the childminder is so supportive. n The childminder teaches young children to appreciate the needs of others, to do things for themselves and develop their sense of responsibility. She patiently perseveres with her explanations and timely support. Young children proudly

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carry their snack plate to the table and help to tidy away the toys. They learn to manage their emotions and share resources, and they begin to enjoy being with other children. Older babies eagerly and exuberantly explore the childminder's home, but they listen to the childminder well as she teaches them to understand boundaries in place for their safety. n The childminder takes children out on trips every day. She offers them different experiences and develops their confidence in new situations. She meets with other childminders and visits play-based groups for children to mix with other children of a similar age and further develop their social skills. She takes them to local play parks and nearby safari parks, to build their physical skills and understanding of the world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides well-organised areas in her home. She ensures that these are suitable and secure, including while building work is being undertaken on her home. She supervises children closely to ensure their safety. She has clear procedures to ensure children are safe when out of her home, while travelling in her car and on walks in the local area. The childminder understands the signs that a child's safety or well-being may not be as they should. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has concerns about a child. She renews her child protection training to keep her knowledge and procedures updated.

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should:

n develop the sharing of information about children's care and learning with all other settings that children attend, to strengthen the consistency in the support children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494387 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10285448 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 25 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset. She operates 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all year round.

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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 provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

10 May 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

10 May 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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