Sproates, Simone

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 build strong relationships with the childminder and the rest of her team. They are treated with kindness and respect. Children begin to appreciate other's needs; this includes children who have special educational needs and/ or disabilities. Children learn to share the play spaces and resources and enjoy being with other children.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants understand how children learn. They know children well and focus their activities on what children need to learn next. They readily join children as they explore, nurturing their curiosity and making learning fun. Children love playing in the childminder's well-resourced spacious garden. They test out and extend their skills very beneficially. The childminder's assistant skilfully encourages those who are not as confident to have a go. They balance on obstacle courses and climb and swing on equipment. They love riding trikes down the grassy slope. Close support from the childminder's assistant ensures that children remember to pull the brake to slow down, and younger children are given an extra helping hand. Children develop strong positive attitudes to the challenges they encounter and build their skills very well. Parents comment that their child has come on in leaps and bounds since starting at the childminder's provision.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows dedication to the children and families who use her provision. She works closely with her assistants to evaluate the effectiveness of their practice. She links with other local childminders to gain new ideas. She has evaluated all aspects and implemented improved practice to ensure that children's safety, care and learning are supported to a good level. n The childminder and her assistants are very caring. They attentively support babies and children. They adapt their routines to fit in with children's individual needs. For example, they ensure that young children have plenty of time to eat their food and that babies get the rest they need. As children learn to use the potty, they offer lots of encouragement and praise, building children's confidence and skills effectively. n Children's communication, language and literacy develops well. Babies enjoy looking at books as they snuggle with the childminder's assistant. Children join

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in with songs at 'circle time', smiling broadly as they hear their name called in the 'Hello song'. Older children proudly recognise the initial sound of their name. The childminder and her assistants develop children's conversation and speech. They give older children time to think and respond to questions. They value younger children's attempts at communicating, listening to them and rephrasing speech to help them learn and progress. n The childminder and her assistants use interesting activities and their general

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16 May 2024 daily practice to teach children how to make healthy choices. The childminder has invited parents who are healthcare professionals to come in to talk to the children, offering them useful insight into the importance of caring for their bodies. The childminder makes sure that children have healthy food and drinks when at her house and that they follow suitable hygiene practices. Children also develop their emotional health and learn to recognise their feelings. n The childminder supports good partnership working with all those involved with children. She shares information with parents and other settings children attend to help support a consistent approach for children. She links closely with other professionals working with children to implement outlined targets and ensure that gaps in their learning are closing. Additionally, she leads meetings with professionals and teachers to support children's move on to school.

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n The childminder recognises children's individuality and focuses on what they need to learn next. She works with her assistants, successfully using their assessment procedures to plan experiences and targeted support. She quickly spots when children may be falling behind and works closely with parents to make sure that children get the support they need. However, the childminder does not always ensure that adult-led activities are planned carefully so that they are able to fully support the differing needs of the children involved. n The childminder ensures that her procedures are implemented correctly. She supervises and leads the practice of her assistants well. They work as an effective team. They communicate throughout the day and deploy themselves suitably, so they can support children appropriately and keep them safe. She ensures that checks are undertaken on assistants and that they receive a

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comprehensive induction into practice. She ensures that her team undertake mandatory training. She also beneficially focuses their additional training on the changing needs of the children who attend to enhance the support they offer children.

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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 plan adult-led activities more carefully and fully support the differing needs and ages of the children involved.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404715 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10335745 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 23 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with two assistants every day. The childminder and her main assistant both hold an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two and four years.

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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 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 her assistants. She 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 suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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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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