Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 19 September 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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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's teaching is good. She provides a range of learning opportunities, which successfully capture children's interests. Children thrive in the warm and welcoming environment and make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder builds extremely warm and trusting relationships with all children. She teaches the children how to behave well. Consequently, children are kind to one another, share and take turns. This prepares them well emotionally for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to evaluate her practice and identify areas for development. She takes into account the views of the parents and children to help her improve her setting. She has a positive attitude to her professional development.  The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment. She risk assesses daily and takes effective steps to minimise hazards. As a result, children move around freely, feel

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This provision is good

safe, and are secure in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not pronounce words correctly when repeating them to the children. This does not ensure that the children learn how they should sound.  The childminder does not maximise all opportunities to extend children's learning about the world through using visual clues and factual books.

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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

 support children's language skills further by always repeating words correctly  enhance children's learning further by increasing the use of factual books to support learning about the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children well and her teaching effectively supports their learning. She observes the children in their chosen play and uses her assessments well to plan activities which prepare them for the next stage in their development. Children thoroughly enjoyed using their senses as they explored and investigated the birdseed to make birdfeeders. They enjoyed scooping the seed into bottles and feeling it between their fingers. However, the childminder missed opportunities to extend children's learning further by providing books about birds or providing an example of what a birdfeeder looks like. The childminder interacts well with children during their play, initiating discussion and supporting their communication and language skills very well. Occasionally, the childminder does not repeat words back in the correct form, so that children learn how to pronounce them correctly. For example, she used 'birdie' instead of `bird'. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder sings action songs with the children. She counts and uses numbers in routines, talks about colours and uses words, such as `big' or `small', to encourage children to think about size.

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outstanding

The children play in a safe, welcoming environment with an extensive range of resources. Strong attachments between the children and the childminder are extremely evident. The childminder is highly skilled at supporting children to manage their own behaviour and make relationships. Her exceptional warmth and kindness towards the children builds their confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children develop good independence and decide for themselves what they want to do. Children benefit from excellent outdoor learning opportunities, which promote their good health and physical development. The childminder consistently role models healthy eating practices and promotes a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is confident in recognising the signs or symptoms that may be a cause for concern and is aware of the correct reporting procedure. Partnerships with parents, carers and other settings are very positive. Parents feel that their children are safe, well looked after and are thriving in the childminder's care. The childminder seeks feedback from parents about her provision and makes changes accordingly. For example, she has changed the way in which she records children's achievements to provide parents with more photographs of their children involved in activities. The childminder uses her training well to monitor the range of learning experiences she provides to ensure that she covers all areas and meets individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428502 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 823415 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Yeovil, in Somerset. The setting is open from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, with the exception of Christmas and bank holidays.

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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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