Cundill, Jane

This provision meets requirements

Children very much enjoy their time at the childminder's provision. Parents say that the childminder is a lovely, caring, kind and helpful person. Children have good relationships with her and are relaxed and comfortable in her home, readily asking her for things that they want or need. They happily chat with the childminder on the walk from school, telling her about their day. Children listen to the childminder's reminders and explanations on safe practices, adapting their behaviour appropriately. They walk back from school as a group with the childminder, and make sure they stop and cross the road carefully.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder organises her home well. It is clean and well maintained and children enjoy having their own spacious designated 'children's lounge'. The childminder knows children very well, she links to children's interests, adding in additional toys and resources. Children quickly settle on their arrival. They select things that they wish to play with, often eagerly revisiting toys they played with previously at the childminder's home. Children enjoy spending time with their friends and have fun during their imaginative play. They are respectful of the other children around them. For example, children move their baby doll play to the other end of the room, away from older children playing electronic games together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely in partnership with parents and teachers at the school children attend. She gains comprehensive information when children first start to help her get to know them. She passes on messages relating to children's daily needs and arrangements. She ensures information is shared on an ongoing basis relating to children's needs and that they receive consistent care and support. n Children behave well. They show respect for each other. The different ages of children mix well, older and younger children enjoy being together. The childminder teaches children good values. Older siblings and friends like to assist the younger children, spending time with them. They interact kindly with each other, negotiating in their play and sharing toys and resources. n Children's physical well-being is thoughtfully supported by the childminder. She takes them to visit the local parks and on trips out in the school holidays. She

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makes sure younger children have their coats fastened on a cold day as they wait for the older children to come out from school. She encourages them to eat well and have a drink once back at her home. Children appreciate that she lets them flexibly have some play time and then their snack, when they are ready. n The childminder works closely with parents to support children with a range of medical and health needs, ensuring that children are consistently well cared for.

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15 January 2025 She liaises with parents about any dietary requirements and adapts her mealtimes and arrangements very beneficially to the younger children's needs. Parents praise the work she does in relation to this and say that they really do not know what they would do without her. n Children show confidence in the childminder's provision, they are polite, and they learn good manners. However, the childminder does not encourage young children to persevere to do things for themselves and develop their independence fully. Additionally, when children leave their belongings across the childminder's hallway on arrival, the childminder does not encourage them to take care of these appropriately and build their sense of responsibility. n The childminder liaises with other childminders and uses online resources to gain new ideas and to keep abreast of changes to legislation and guidance. She undertakes mandatory and additional training to keep her knowledge up to date

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and ensure she can support children appropriately.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 142287 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10377156 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 10 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Wells, Somerset. She operates before- and after-school care only, Monday to Friday during school term times and then full days in the school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

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

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Inspection activities

15 January 2025 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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