Childminder in Bath and North East 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 demonstrate that they feel happy and safe with this caring childminder. Their excitement is visible as they anticipate an activity she has carefully planned to develop their attention skills. The childminder closely monitors children's communication and language skills. She quickly identifies when children need further support and coordinates early intervention. She speaks clearly, adapts her language to include new words and gently corrects children who attempt words, so that they get it right next time. All children demonstrate substantial progress with their word pronunciation, attention and listening skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum that promotes children's self- motivated play. She knows children extremely well and has high expectations for them all. She has clear intentions for what she wants children to achieve and makes plans to build on what they already know and can do. Children receive consistent and gentle reminders of how to be kind to each other. The childminder models this behaviour and uses children's interactions as opportunities to teach. She helps children to understand how their actions may make others feel and praises children to help them understand when they behave well. The childminder uses distraction to divert children away from any unwanted behaviours. Children behave well and develop respect and care for each other.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated childminder embraces regular reflection and evaluation of her practice. She consistently uses a range of resources to research and inspire her delivery. She has clear plans for training that is targeted on areas she knows will support the children in her care. This enables children to receive tailored provision that is stimulating and current. n Children have ample opportunities to develop their independence and physical skills. They demonstrate their motivation and increasing independence as they attempt to put on their shoes ready to play outdoors. Children develop their large-muscle skills as they play outdoors. They proudly balance on stepping stones and confidently use ride-on toys. At snack time, children show their developing coordination and small-muscle skills as they pour their own drinks and peel and chop fruit. This prepares children well for their future learning. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say that she has endless energy

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need to do better?

and motivation for making things fun for children. Parents also describe the 'strong bonds' their children have developed with the childminder. The childminder recognises the value of parents' contributions. She provides daily photos and voice notes to update them on their children's learning and development. This helps parents to continue to support and extend their children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

16 May 2024 n The childminder's provision for children's literacy enables them to develop a love for books. The childminder introduces books that support what children are currently learning about. Children handle books carefully and listen intently to the childminder as she reads. The childminder makes eye contact with the children as she reads passionately. Children are learning to view books as opportunities for time together and a source of excitement. n Children learn about how to care for animals. The childminder supports them to carefully bathe her pet tortoise. She teaches children the body parts of a tortoise and expertly weaves in mathematics as they count his legs and explore the shapes and patterns on his shell. n The childminder plans regular outings into the local community to enhance children's current interests and learning experiences. She takes children to a local farm, childminder groups and to visit elderly people at a local cafe. The

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need to do better?

childminder celebrates children's interests and differences. She plans some activities to mark some well-known festivals. However, these activities are not closely focused to help older children to develop an understanding of different cultures and diversity in the world in which they live.

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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 deepen children's understanding of cultural differences and the diversity of the wider community even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501090 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10335130 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bath. She operates for most of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years 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 provision. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views. n The children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n Documents used in the childminder's provision were sampled and evaluated by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

16 May 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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16 May 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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