Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 18 June 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder creates an inviting, stimulating play environment and children have access to a good range of toys. She displays children's artwork carefully, which helps children feel valued and included.  The childminder organises resources effectively to enable crawling babies to start pulling themselves up to standing safely. This promotes their developing mobility.  The childminder has a kind, gentle approach and develops close bonds with children. Consequently, this promotes children's emotional well-being very well and they become confident and motivated to explore in their play.  The childminder attends training, such as how to bring maths into play. She has developed her skills and provided more resources to promote children's awareness of number, shape and size. Children benefit as this is an improvement from the last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed ways of seeking information from parents about their children's capabilities and starting points for learning on entry. This means that the childminder does not have all the information she needs to fully promote and plan effectively for children's development from the outset.  The childminder has not fully established arrangements for consistently sharing information on children's care and learning with all other providers children attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop further the information sought from parents on children's development when they first attend, to plan effectively for their learning from the outset  strengthen the arrangements for sharing information with other providers children attend, to fully promote a consistent approach to all aspects of their care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play and interactions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including operational policies and procedures and required records.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about children's development.  The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans exciting and interesting play activities that effectively support children to make good progress in their learning. For example, she created a drive-in movie screen using a chalkboard in the garden. Children pretended to drive there in model cars they made from large cardboard boxes and junk-modelling resources. This actively promotes children's imagination and creativity in art and design. The childminder often sings number songs with children about five fat sausages or currant buns. She uses related props effectively to engage children's involvement, which actively promotes their early mathematical awareness. Babies showed curiosity as they pressed buttons on a toy laptop, which activated noises. This effectively supports their early understanding of simple technology and of the action of cause and effect. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. They note that their children love going to the childminder and

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who attend. This is good

she keeps them very well informed of their progress. However, the childminder has not fully established arrangements for gathering information on children's development when they start with her. This makes it more difficult for her to plan effectively for children's learning from the start.

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good

Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to play outside or go for walks in the fresh air. For example, they visit a soft-play centre, where they have fun running, crawling and climbing safely. The childminder talks to children about eating well and they enjoy helping her to grow beans, carrots and potatoes. The childminder recognises when babies are tired and need a cuddle or a nap. Consequently, children feel safe in the childminder's care and she actively supports their good health and physical well-being. The childminder explains why some behaviour is not acceptable and praises children for being kind to others. This effectively promotes good behaviour, which supports them well in getting ready for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends safeguarding training, which helps her to ensure that she protects children's welfare. The childminder is reflective of her practice, which promotes ongoing improvements. For example, she has introduced a simple tracking system to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning. This effectively supports her in monitoring children's progress. The childminder completes risk assessments and puts appropriate prevention in place to minimise accidents. She liaises with other providers that children attend, but she does not consistently share information about children's next steps of learning. This does not fully promote continuity in all aspects of children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 162038 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 842106 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Street, Somerset. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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