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 have very strong bonds with the childminder and her daughter, who is also a registered childminder. Children thrive in the relaxed, safe and nurturing environment. The childminder supports children's care needs closely. She ensures that they are comfortable and happy and that their well-being remains high. The childminder patiently supports children as they explore. Babies excitedly sit on her lap to paint at the easel. They marvel at the effects they create and smile as they see the other children. Their confidence grows and they stand at the easel to make marks independently.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her co-childminder plan appropriate experiences to help children to develop their skills. Children make good progress. Babies and children develop their physical strength and coordination. Babies push items around the garden. The childminder is close by to ensure their safety, while still allowing them the freedom to explore and develop their confidence and skills. Children experiment moving in an increasing range of ways. They play with footballs, use the slide and ride small wheeled vehicles, navigating the areas appropriately.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes the children to assess their learning and gauge if they are working at expected levels. She works with her co-childminder to focus on any gaps in children's learning. They plan their activities and support around children's next steps and interests to help them to develop their skills. n The childminder knows how young children learn. She inspires and engages children effectively at story time. She asks children questions to encourage them to share their knowledge and build their confidence in a small group. She promotes children's communication in enjoyable ways, and children love to make the sound and action of a squeaky door. n The childminder implements games that motivate children well. Children eagerly run around the garden looking for hidden dinosaur toys. They show that they understand the game as they spontaneously create their own hiding games, such as using a toy dinosaur to seek things around the garden. However, at

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need to do better?

other times, the childminder does not follow children's current fascinations. She also misses the opportunity to offer them different choices and fully promote their confidence, individuality and learning. n The childminder joins her co-childminder on trips out into the local community. They take the opportunity to teach children about diversity, such as when out at local play groups, celebrating festivals and mixing socially. The childminders get to know children well so that they can link to any family or cultural differences and support these in their practice. n The childminders have good relationships with children's parents. They share

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5 March 2024 lots of information with them about children's care and learning. Parents are very grateful for the childminders' support; first-time parents find their advice particularly useful. However, at times, partnerships with parents are not effective, particularly in relation to supporting children's healthy lifestyles. The childminders support parents' understanding of a healthy diet for children but are not always successful in helping to implement this. n Children show respect for the childminder and her co-childminder. They listen to them and develop their sense of responsibility, tidying away the resources. They learn to share toys and enjoy being with the other children. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to the children in her care. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. She refreshes her knowledge through training. The childminder works

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need to do better?

with her co-childminder to ensure that their policies and procedures continue to focus on the most suitable ways to help keep children safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance the focus on children's interests and choices, supporting their confidence, individuality and learning to higher levels n enhance partnerships with parents and help to develop children's healthy lifestyles further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549120 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10311898 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 9 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and operates from her co-childminder's home in Clevedon, North Somerset. She works flexible hours, four days a week. The childminders provide 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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. 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, the childminder and co-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 evidence of suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

5 March 2024 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

5 March 2024 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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