Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 12 April 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of how to keep children safe. She follows robust risk assessment processes to ensure children play in a safe environment. There are thorough safeguarding procedures; training ensures that the childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibility to protect children should she have any concerns about their welfare.  The exceptionally strong commitment to training is commendable. The childminder is currently working towards a childcare qualification to help her improve her practice. She attends regular and ongoing training, which enables her to offer exciting and challenging activities across all areas of learning to improve outcomes for children, especially their communication and language.  The childminder uses a detailed and sharply focused evaluation process to review her practice. She organises highly effective methods to review learning opportunities for

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This provision is outstanding

children and the progress they make.  This experienced and dedicated childminder has a robust knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has high expectations of herself and the children in her care. Her secure understanding of how children learn and develop means children flourish in a highly innovative, motivating and nurturing provision.  The childminder provides an excellent stimulating and vibrant environment with an extremely high focus on promoting children's independence, and communication and language development. The inspiring environment and outstanding teaching prepare children exceptionally well for school or other settings.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to see and refer to print in the outdoor area, to support their continuous learning when outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled a wide range of paperwork, including the childminder's self- evaluation form, her policies and procedures, risk assessments, suitability documents and children's online learning journals.  The inspector discussed the provision with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sought the views of parents through discussion, letters of referral and parent questionnaires.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is excellent because the childminder has an exceptional knowledge of the learning and development needs of the children in her care. She plans activities that significantly challenge children and she demonstrates high expectations for them. As a result, children make rapid progress from their starting points. The childminder teaches children letters and sounds exceptionally well, and raises their keen interest in stories. For example, she encouraged children to point to words, sound out letters and repeat phrases from the story. The childminder extends children's learning at every opportunity, skilfully adapting her teaching for varying abilities and ages. She uses mathematical language to help children learn about different concepts as they play. The childminder celebrates different festivals with children and, through highly effective questions, children learn about the world around them. There are fewer opportunities for children to see and refer

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who attend. This is outstanding

to print when outdoors to promote their continuous learning outside.

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outstanding

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. She uses her excellent understanding of each child's individual needs to provide a highly nurturing environment. The childminder's sensitive and consistent support for children develops their self-esteem and confidence and, as a result, children demonstrate strong attachments to the childminder. Children are highly confident and ask questions in the supportive and warm environment. They choose what they would like to eat for snack and the childminder encourages them to prepare this. This promotes independence as they learn to use tools safely. The childminder provides a nutritious menu and supports children to grow their own vegetables, successfully helping to develop their understanding of healthy eating. Children learn about the importance of exercise when playing outdoors. The childminder has a highly positive approach in supporting children's behaviour. They

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outstanding

are learning to take supervised risks in their play as they explore. As a result, children are beginning to be aware of their own safety.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a highly competent approach to all aspects of her work. She has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection very well, which results in highly effective evaluation and maximised learning opportunities outdoors. The childminder has excellent links with early years settings to enhance children's learning experiences. Her exceptional partnership with parents, and the effectiveness with which she promotes and monitors children's learning and development, are inspirational.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418075 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 832482 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Frome, Somerset. The childminder cares for children all year round. The childminder has strong links with the local childminding community and early years settings.

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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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