Childminder in North 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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder is very caring. She supports babies' and children's needs closely. Babies and children develop close trusting bonds with her. Babies settle quickly and their confidence grows very effectively. Children thrive in the safe and nurturing environment the childminder provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder carefully focuses on any gaps in children's development, making plans for activities and support she will offer them to help these gaps close. Children make good progress. Their confidence grows as they practise new skills, such as tackling a challenging obstacle course in the garden. Children develop their finer coordination skills playing with dough. They test out their ideas and select items for a purpose. Children name colours and count items confidently. They copy the childminder's well-placed tips to achieve their desired effect, persevering well to create different insect models.

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The provision is good

Children acquire a strong knowledge of the world. The childminder takes them to local parks and farm parks. They enjoy borrowing books from the mobile library. Children attend play-based groups with the childminder to build their social skills. They develop confidence around animals. Children are keen to see the childminder's young dogs and stroke her cat. They are fascinated by the eggs the stick insect has laid and looking to see if the tadpoles have formed legs yet. Children show positive attitudes to new experiences and developing their skills.

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n The childminder offers children very patient and clear explanations to aid their understanding and cooperation. She helps them negotiate with the other children, encouraging them to see the other child's point of view. She skilfully empowers children to express their feelings and listen to each other. In this way, they begin to enjoy the company of the other children. They gain very useful skills and are being well prepared for their move on to the next stage of their education. n The childminder works closely with parents. She builds a strong two-way flow of information to help provide a consistent approach to the support children receive. Parents are very positive about the work she does. They remark on their children's growing confidence and the wonderful friendships their children are forming. n The childminder promotes healthy practices. She provides children with nutritious drinks and meals, and they have lots of opportunities to be active in

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the fresh air. She ensures their specific dietary needs are closely followed. The childminder thoughtfully and flexibly adapts her routines to ensure babies get the rest they need and has snacks available when they wake from their nap.

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11 May 2023 n The childminder promotes children's independence and sense of responsibility. She encourages children to do things for themselves, and they show good skills for their age. Older children use the toilet and put their shoes on independently. Children eagerly help to tidy up the toys. Children work hard to peel their little oranges at snack time. n The childminder supports children's communication. She chats to children and gives them time to respond to her questions and take turns in conversation. She has worked closely with parents to support any delay in children's speech. She has outlined that children now need further support with the clarity of their speech and some of their initial sounds. However, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help young children to hear these key initial sounds and develop their language as quickly as possible. n The childminder shows dedication to her provision. She loves working with

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children. She is keen to develop all aspects and has links with other local childminders and childminding advisers to gather good practice ideas. She uses memberships of professional organisations to undertake training to develop her knowledge and skills. n The childminder carefully observes and records children's development, outlining comprehensive next steps in their learning. She has developed her planning processes since she first started childminding, adding in additional aspects and building her confidence and skills. She realises that some of her processes are not as efficient as they could be and that she is duplicating some information. She is not always managing her workload as effectively as she could.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder checks her home and garden to make sure they are safe for children. She keeps all areas clean and well maintained. She supervises children closely and gives them reminders on safe practices as they play. She has clear procedures to promote children's safety when out of her home. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child in her care. She keeps her child protection documents updated and well organised so she has the right information easily available should she need it.

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should:

n give children consistent opportunities to hear clear speech sounds, and support gaps in the clarity of their speech as quickly as possible n review and revise children's assessment processes further, streamlining these to minimise excess paperwork and workload.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2626618 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10285911 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Long Ashton, near Bristol. She calls her provision 'Little Kittens Childcare'. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged three years.

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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 on 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

11 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

11 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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