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 Requires improvement

p.1

The provision is good

Children show they are extremely settled and happy in the childminder's care. Even the newest children demonstrate they have formed secure attachments with the childminder. They readily explore the environment and toys, knowing she is there for a cuddle or some reassurance if needed. Children show a positive attitude towards their learning. They concentrate when listening to stories and are keen to point to and talk about the pictures, recalling prior learning.

p.2

The provision is good

Children play well together with one another and the childminder's own children. Older ones confidently ask to play games or are keen to show off their models they have made. For example, they talk about the castle they have made with magnetic shapes and then demonstrate how they can make a boat using 'circles' and 'triangles'. Children confidently count and use language, such as 'big' and 'tall', demonstrating their developing early mathematical skills.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder has a clear curriculum intent and knows what she wants the children to learn and the experiences they need to be successful in their move to school. She knows the children extremely well and encourages their learning through their individual interests and needs. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection and now has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. She has put in place systems to make sure she renews this in plenty of time in the future to ensure this is maintained. The childminder has clear priorities for improvement. She intends to attend local authority training to keep up to date with forthcoming changes to the early years foundation stage. n The childminder quickly identifies possible gaps in children's learning. She seeks advice and attends training to target support to help quickly close any gaps, and support children to catch up in their development. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder helps children learn about the importance of sharing and taking turns, such as when choosing an object from the song bag. Children help tidy away the toys and if reluctant to help, the childminder makes it into a game. She introduces sand timers and encourages

p.2

need to do better?

the children to see if they can throw the balls in the box. n Children have plenty of opportunities to learn about their community, develop their social skills and mix with other children and adults. They attend 'rhyme and sign' time at the local library, visit National Trust grounds and parks, and mix with other childminders and their children. This has increased some quieter children's confidence in social situations and supports all children's physical

p.2

need to do better?

27 July 2023 development effectively. n The childminder supports children's speech and language effectively overall. She encourages them to think about the words they are using and if there is an alternative word they can use. When a child says 'gooder', they are supported to think about another word and remember 'better'. Children are keen to join in with stories and songs. However, at times, the childminder talks and sings too quickly for the younger children. This means they do not have the time to process and learn new words effectively to further support their language development. n Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents report they are happy with the care and education their children receive. They are pleased with the feedback they receive via the online application regarding their children's progress, and the email reminders they receive to check this regularly. Parents state their children really enjoy the outings the childminder takes their children on.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the natural world. They regularly visit the allotment to grow and harvest their produce. They take home courgettes, runner beans, carrots and potatoes to cook with their families. Children also tend to and feed the chickens, and collect and take home the eggs.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about children's welfare and if an allegation is made. She is very familiar with and keeps up to date with local safeguarding issues that she knows she needs to be aware of. The childminder helps children learn how to behave in safe ways. When children put their top over their head, for example, she asks them if they can see and what may happen if they cannot, explaining they may bump into the wall.

p.3

should:

n improve interactions with children to allow them the time to process and practise using new words, to further extend their language development.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY472332 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10269965 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2022

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Pill, Bristol. She operates Tuesday to Thursday, between 8am and 6pm, all year round. The childminder provides free early education for children aged three and four years. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder discussed an activity with the inspector and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The inspector read some feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder made some documentation available for the inspector to sample, including training certificates.

p.4

Inspection activities

27 July 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

27 July 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6