Coombs Rachel

Overall effectiveness Good

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children form strong bonds with this kind and caring childminder. She builds respectful relationships with children to help them feel a strong sense of belonging. Children show that they are happy and safe as they investigate the activities the childminder thoughtfully provides for them. Children benefit from the daily opportunities to play, explore and learn indoors and outdoors. They show positive attitudes towards their learning. For example, children show excitement and joy as they pick strawberries they have grown and eat them for their morning snack.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder joins in with children's play and asks questions to check their understanding and to develop their language and communication skills. For example, she talks to older children about melting and freezing as they use spoons to scoop ice cubes into their water to help them keep cool. Furthermore, the childminder sensitively encourages children to share and take turns and provides clear messages about expected behaviour. Children respond positively to the childminder's instructions. They listen and behave well and are learning how to play cooperatively with each other and build friendships. Children show they understand the emotions of others as they give toys to their friends when they can see their friends are upset.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder delivers an ambitious curriculum. She has a strong focus on supporting children's language and communication, building their personal, social and emotional skills, and promoting their physical development. The childminder is passionate about giving children a broad range of experiences to prepare them for school and beyond. n Children frequently attend groups and regularly visit local parks, farms and the library. This gives children lots of opportunities to socialise with other children and adults and helps them learn about their local area. This helps build children's personal and social development and provides children with a wide range of skills and knowledge to support their overall learning and development. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They appreciate how the childminder communicates with them about their children's progress and achievements. For example, the childminder keeps parents well informed by sending photos of their

p.2

need to do better?

children taking part in activities and through verbal communication at the end of each day. Parents talk about how they feel involved in all aspects of their children's learning and how much the childminder supports them with any concerns they have about their children's development. For example, the childminder works with parents to help them with toilet training, teeth cleaning, eating and managing children's behaviour. n The childminder is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. She is committed

p.2

need to do better?

18 June 2025 to regular training and continually reflects on her provision. She recently attended training on supporting children to develop good dental hygiene habits. This has a positive impact on children's attitudes towards brushing their teeth. Children show visitors how well they clean their teeth. They proudly say, 'Look how sparkly and white they are.' n The childminder knows the children she cares for extremely well. She understands their unique personalities and uses this to deliver individual approaches to meet each child's interests and needs. For instance, she successfully uses a range of different teaching strategies to support children who find it hard to manage their emotions. She encourages children to take deep breaths and gives them the time and space they need to help them learn how to self-regulate. n Children benefit from the childminder's positive and encouraging interactions and

p.2

need to do better?

engagement as they play. She skilfully adds different resources to their play and makes suggestions to extend children's ideas and thinking. She encourages older children to problem-solve and asks questions to promote their curiosity and inquisitiveness. For example, she asks what they could do to make the cars travel further down a ramp and encourages them to move the ramp to different surfaces in the garden. However, on occasions, the childminder is aware that she does not always maximise opportunities that arise to fully extend quieter and younger children's learning. n The childminder creates an inclusive environment where all children make good progress from their starting points. She monitors children's progress carefully and swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning. She works closely with parents and professionals to put support in place to help children achieve their next steps. The childminder thoughtfully considers the needs of individual children

p.3

need to do better?

and uses additional funding effectively to enhance their learning experiences and help each child reach their potential.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n continue to develop strategies to maximise opportunities to fully extend younger and quieter children's learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 132809 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10398356 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Peasedown St John, Bath and North East Somerset. Childcare takes place Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. She offers government-funded places.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The childminder talked to the inspector throughout the inspection and discussed how the curriculum is planned and implemented and how children's progress is monitored. n The inspector took the views of parents into account. n Children talked to the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

p.4

Inspection activities

18 June 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

18 June 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6