Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 6 April 2011

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not currently hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This is also a breach in the requirements of the Childcare Register.  There are not enough resources that are easily accessible and presented to inspire and encourage children to use their imaginations fully during role play.  The childminder does not reflect enough on her own qualifications to ensure she meets all the legal requirements and has all the necessary skills to fulfil her role.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a very good understanding of children's individual needs, personalities and the next steps in their learning. This enables her to adapt her practice and approach to help children feel secure and help each child to make good progress.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. She talks to the children and plays games with them during routines, such as nappy changing and mealtimes. This makes these times fun and enjoyable as well as increasing children's language and communication skills.  The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training. She has a confident understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. This clear knowledge helps her to protect children from harm.  The childminder ensures any assistants have a good understanding of their role and responsibilities, and develop their practice through thorough induction, supervision and

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It has the following strengths

support. Comprehensive vetting procedures help ensure all those working with children are suitable to do so.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course.

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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 access to resources that inspire children and encourage their involvement in role play  improve self-evaluation to help identify when qualifications need to be updated to improve skills and ensure children's needs are supported.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  complete a paediatric first-aid training course (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder involved in activities with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and the provider's self- evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder's arrangements for working with her co- childminders and discussed arrangements for working with assistants.

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who attend. This is good

The children are keen to learn and take part in activities. The childminder is actively involved and talks to children as they play. She responds to their babbles and early words, repeating these back to them to encourage them to speak more. This gives them confidence in using language to communicate and helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. She counts with children as they sort the toy bears and makes them aware of the different sizes and colours. This encourages children to concentrate, listen and solve problems. The playroom is set up with a good range of toys and resources. However, equipment to encourage children to use their imaginations as they act out different roles is not always made easily accessible. The childminder monitors children's learning well. She tracks children's progress closely. This helps her ensure she is providing good support for children in all areas of learning. Children's next steps are

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who attend. This is good

discussed with all childminders and assistants working in the setting, so children receive consistent support that helps them all make good progress. The childminder engages in discussions with parents to share information about children's progress. She provides them with details of policies so they understand her role. She also shares information with the local pre-school, to help ensure they all work together well to meet children's needs.

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requires improvement

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She is calm and consistent in her approach which gives children confidence and makes them feel safe. She is very sensitive to children's individual needs and routines. This helps children to settle well. For example, she encourages parents of younger children to bring in bedding from home so they settle well for their nap during the day. The childminder follows suitable procedures to promote children's health; for example, wearing specific aprons when preparing food for the children. However, her first-aid qualification expired several months ago. Therefore, she has not updated her knowledge of dealing with accidents and emergencies. Nevertheless, the childminder constantly reviews safety. For example, at times in the playroom she uses a room divider to separate the areas. This means that older children can access toys that may not be suitable for younger children to use due to small pieces. Children have daily

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requires improvement

opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air to support their physical development.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. However, she does not reflect on her own qualifications enough to ensure she meets all the requirements. Improvements have been made since the last inspection, such as introducing a daily safety checklist. This helps her to keep the premises safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420215 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 838756 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She works at the premises of her co-childminder in the village of Stembridge, Somerset. There are three childminders who work from these premises with assistants. The childminder holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder works Monday to Friday during term times and some school 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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