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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and well cared for in the nurturing environment. They display respect and close bonds with the childminder and her assistant, showing that they feel safe. Children benefit from the childminder's curriculum that follows their interests. Older children confidently and politely make requests for their favourite activities. They enjoy taking the lead in their play. The childminder uses observation and assessment to identify any gaps in children's learning. She provides targeted support to close gaps, ensuring that all children make progress.

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The provision is good

Children come together for daily singing and story time. They learn to take turns and make choices as they choose their favourite songs and stories. Children clap to the rhythm as they join in retelling stories. They enthusiastically join in with action songs. Children relish using props with songs, such as coins to purchase toy buns. This engages them. They attentively listen and behave well. The childminder and her assistant consistently support children to manage their own behaviour. They offer praise and encouragement as children participate and use their fingers to represent the numbers in songs. Children thrive through these positive interactions. They mimic the praise they receive. For example, older children offer praise to babies who are learning to stand.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant enhance children's learning through their play. For example, children use their imagination as they build 'dinosaur towns'. The childminder's assistant uses this opportunity to teach an early awareness of mathematical concepts. She encourages children to count out how many bricks they need for their structures. However, children's creative and critical thinking is not consistently challenged to make the best possible progress in their learning. For example, children are not regularly supported to solve problems and test ideas through trial and error. n The childminder and her assistant recognise how to communicate effectively with young children. They use simple sentences and introduce new vocabulary. While children build with bricks, the childminder's assistant adds language, such as 'large' and 'ginormous', to describe their structures. Older children hold thoughtful conversations with the inspector. They show considerable language

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and communication abilities. n The childminder prioritises children developing self-care and independence before they start school. Children are supported from a young age to do things for themselves. They use a step to wash their hands before mealtimes and attempt to put on their own shoes and sun cream before going outside. Children enjoy taking on responsibilities by setting out their friend's cups at snack time. They put their toys away when it is time to come inside and put their shoes

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13 September 2023 together on returning indoors. Developing these skills builds children's confidence and self-esteem. n Children enjoy daily opportunities to develop their physical skills. In the garden, they run, kick balls and balance on ride-on toys. They also have many opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, they operate tweezers to look for their names hidden under coloured rice. All children make very good progress in their physical development from their starting points. n Children make good progress with their personal, social and emotional development. They have plenty of opportunities to learn from social interactions. The childminder regularly takes them to visit a local farm and childminder group. This enables children to meet a range of people and feel part of their local community. Children display high levels of emotional well-being. Older children talk confidently about their feelings, demonstrating a wide vocabulary of

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emotions. n Parents express that they value the support their children receive from the childminder. Parents receive information about their children's development through daily verbal feedback and reports. The childminder invites parents to share information about their children's experiences at home. This enables children to receive consistency in their care and learning. n The childminder and her assistant work well together as a team. They reflect on their practice and value professional development. They take up regular opportunities to improve their knowledge. Children benefit from the childminder and her assistant learning new skills. For example, the childminder has been learning sign language to enhance children's communication.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand their role to safeguard children. They know how to identify signs that a child might be at risk of abuse. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child. The childminder and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training. This is so that their knowledge is up to date. The childminder and her assistant ensure that the setting is safe and risk free. They complete daily safety checks on all areas of the premises.

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should:

n provide more problem-solving and challenging activities for older children, to help increase their creative and critical thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491534 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10305124 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 7 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in West Wick, near Weston-super- Mare in North Somerset. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds a level 5 early years qualification. She employs one assistant who holds a level 3 early years qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises, and they discussed how safety and suitability are ensured. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder's curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with parents and read written testimonies about their views of the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant and the children during the inspection. n The inspector sampled key documentation made available at the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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