Home Childcarer in North Somerset

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The kind, sensitive childminder provides a child-centred environment in which children feel emotionally secure. Those children who are new to the setting receive comfort and reassurance. The childminder builds positive relationships with children and their families from before they start at her setting. This enables her to have a good knowledge of what children can already do, their interests and care routines, to meet their individual needs successfully. Children develop an impressive awareness of the impact that their behaviour can have on others because the childminder provides skilful support.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a varied and exciting curriculum. All children are extremely enthusiastic to engage with the activities and resources, developing a highly positive attitude to learning, which prepares them well for school. The childminder organises her environment effectively, not only ensuring that she can supervise children in all areas but also enabling children to make choices and become increasingly independent learners. She plans daily outdoor activities so those who prefer outdoor learning thrive. For example, older children carefully use small steps to enter the trampoline and know to zip up the safety net. Young children explore the water tray. When the childminder provides food colouring and cornflour, they show awe and wonder at the changes they make.

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n The childminder knows the children extremely well and what she wants them to learn. She plans activities that immediately engage children, promoting their curiosity and concentration highly successfully. For example, all children eagerly suggest what equipment and ingredients they need to bake cakes. Young children pour sugar in the pan of the scales and watch the needle move to the number they need. Older children persevere with spooning the mixture into paper cases and keep trying even when it gets very sticky. n The childminder provides just the right amount of support for children to become independent, step by step, developing the skills they need for their next stage of development. If children say that they cannot do something, she responds, 'not yet, but keep practising and you will'. For example, she helps children to recall how to hold a knife and spread cheese on their cracker. Children pour drinks, put their shoes on and even crack open eggs for cooking.

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n Children are confident communicators. The childminder models language, adds vocabulary and uses alternative words. Children look at books independently and 'read' aloud to themselves. The childminder uses books effectively to support children's understanding and skills, such as using a potty and developing a 'can- do' attitude. However, on occasions, she speaks too quickly and does not always give children time to think and respond.

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13 May 2025 n The childminder is a strong role model, ensuring that children learn the importance of healthy practices. Children quickly learn to use the potty and independently wash their hands. After talking to parents, the childminder took children to buy toothbrushes, and they now enjoy cleaning their teeth. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks. For example, children ask for more hummus, fruit and vegetables, and drink plenty of water. They learn the importance of care in the sun. n Children benefit from the childminder continuing to develop her own knowledge and skills. For example, after extending her awareness of behaviour management strategies, she provides excellent support for children to understand and manage their feelings. They become competent in managing conflict, valuing each other's differences and negotiating for themselves. n The childminder is passionate about wanting the best for children and

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need to do better?

continually strives to provide high-quality childcare and education. She meets with other childminders to discuss best practice and seeks support from the local authority. The childminder evaluates her practice well, although she recognises that she needs to be more proactive in seeking parents' feedback to develop this further. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and other providers. She actively engages with other settings sharing care of the children, working together closely. Parents confirm the continual exchange of information to enable them to support their children at home. The required progress check for two-year-old children is extensive, informative and completed in conjunction with parents to work together effectively.

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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 give children enough time to think, respond and reinforce their learning n seek parents' feedback to extend self-evaluation and inform future practice more accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545505 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10398193 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 6 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Portishead, North Somerset. She operates her childminding provision on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays, Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder at convenient times and observed the quality of teaching, assessing the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder conducted a joint observation of the quality of teaching and learning during a planned activity. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of parents' written feedback. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the leadership of the setting, and the inspector sampled documentation, including children's progress checks.

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Inspection activities

13 May 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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