Childminder in 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 very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form warm and loving bonds with her, laugh together and share home news. Children confidently choose and lead their own play from a good range of interesting activities that support their personal interests. They develop positive attitudes and behaviour. The childminder is a good role model and has clear expectations of children, who she encourages to share, play kindly and use good manners. She helps children to understand and process their emotions with innovative activities. For example, they discuss their emotions and use mirrors and the 'Robbie Rabbit' toy to explore how they are feeling.

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The provision is good

The childminder delivers a broad curriculum to support children's developmental needs and to help them make good progress. This includes outings locally to provide new experiences. For example, children attend forest school sessions and go on bug hunts to learn about the environment and how to keep safe. They are keen to join in all the activities and make suggestions themselves. Children engage for long periods in their play and are proud of their achievements. For example, when they succeed, they exclaim, 'I did it!'

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She finds out from parents what their child can already do before they start, and she reviews their progress monthly to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder uses planned activities as well as children's spontaneous choices to support them in achieving their learning goals. For example, she responds to children's interest in the play kitchen to support their language skills, imaginations and learning about colours. n The childminder joins in children's play with enthusiasm and builds on their ideas to keep them engaged in learning. For example, she introduces the song bag and animal games to extend their interest in animals. Children listen well and join in excitedly, laughing and shrieking in delight as they 'slither' like snakes and 'snap' like crocodiles. However, on occasions, the childminder does not build further on aspects of children's mathematical development, particularly to help

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need to do better?

them learn more about numbers and shapes. n Children develop good skills to help prepare them for their transition to school. They learn to manage tasks confidently for themselves, such as chopping their fruit at snack time. Children communicate well and enjoy answering questions, learning new words and contributing to discussions. n The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and regular physical play. They learn about dental care through books and practising brushing teeth on templates. The childminder provides masks and dental resources for children to play with to

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23 April 2024 help prepare them for forthcoming dental appointments. n Children enjoy books and stories. They can choose to look at these alone as well as cuddling up to read them with the childminder. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to think and to involve them in the stories. Children recall the story walks they enjoyed, such as hunting for bears. n The childminder develops very good partnerships with parents. She keeps them closely informed and involved in their children's development. Parents share very positive views of the childminder's provision. For example, they say that their children have flourished in her care, form lovely friendships and are prepared well for starting school. n The childminder reflects on and evaluates her provision successfully to ensure that she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs that indicate a

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need to do better?

child might be at risk of harm and understands the appropriate procedures to follow to safeguard a child's welfare.

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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 provide children with more challenges to further encourage their understanding of shapes and numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469318 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10335790 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 7 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Street, Somerset. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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 childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what she intends children to learn. n The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children. She discussed the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

23 April 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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23 April 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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