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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Babies and young children develop a strong connection with this warm and nurturing childminder. They confidently explore the playroom and independently find their favourite toys. The childminder offers the children lots of praise and encouragement, and children develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands the importance of children developing the skills needed for later life. Her curriculum focuses on developing young children's independence skills. Children use cutlery and begin to understand good hygiene practises from a young age. They help cut the fruit at snack time and happily tidy the toys at key points. The childminder takes the time to break down each task and assists the children at different stages. For example, while getting ready for the garden she aids children with putting on their shoes and coats. She then encourages the young children to do up the Velcro on their shoes or the zips on their coats. This means children begin to learn how to do things for themselves, build their self-confidence and positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

Children spend time socialising with others. The childminder takes the children to playgroups and different outings. She meets with other childminders and their children, which enables children to practice their emerging social skills, develop their confidence in larger groups, and form new friendships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants children to experience the world around them. She takes them on nature walks where they discover a range of wildlife, such as feeding the ducks at Shearwater. The children visit local farms where they learn about different machinery used and how to grow crops. They go to the park where they climb on play equipment and challenge their bodies physically. This boosts children's overall health and wellbeing. n Young children and babies play well alongside each other. The childminder wants all her children to become well-mannered individuals who are polite and kind to others. She supports the children to manage conflicts effectively, such as demonstrating turn-taking. The childminder uses gentle reminders to reinforce the rules and boundaries in her home. She encourages the children to talk about their feelings, which enables them to manage them more effectively later in life. n The childminder continuously evaluates and reflects on the provision she offers.

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need to do better?

She makes changes where necessary, taking parent's feedback into account. The childminder seeks support and ideas from a network of childminders. She is committed to extending her knowledge and practice through additional training, which will further strengthen her teaching skills. n Young children and babies enjoy listening to stories and nursery rhymes. They

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17 March 2025 move to the music and join in with familiar rhymes. The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She continuously repeats words back to them using the correct pronunciation. The childminder extends young children's vocabulary by introducing new words and meanings. Furthermore, she narrates her actions to babies to enhance their language skills. n The childminder provides a broad and varied curriculum that helps all children to make good progress. She plans exciting activities based on the children's current interests and their next stages of learning. However, during these activities, the childminder is too quick to step in and help the children or to move them on to something else. This interrupts the children's thought processes and learning, and does not allow them to finish a task in their own time. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder provides parents with detailed

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need to do better?

feedback on their child's learning and development. She gives a wide range of support and guidance on key milestones, such as potty training and welcoming new siblings. The parents speak highly of the childminder and state their children enjoy attending her setting. They praise the childminder for her warm and welcoming home-from-home environment. This creates a trusting relationship between the childminder and parents.

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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 review and improve the organisation of activities to allow children time to complete their tasks without interruption.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2700448 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10376043 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Oldford near Frome, Somerset. She operates Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk where they discussed the provision and the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education during indoor and outdoor play and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how they self- evaluate the provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents. n Children spoke and engaged with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

17 March 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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17 March 2025 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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