Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 5 January 2012

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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

 Children have an exceptional bond with the childminder. She is kind and gentle in her approach and has an excellent knowledge of how to meet children's care needs. She gives the children lots of praise and encouragement, which motivates them to learn and builds their confidence to try new experiences.  The childminder ensures the premises are safe and secure when children are present. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues and of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She keeps parents well informed of their children's progress. This includes sharing information about their next steps in learning. She actively encourages parents to provide feedback about her provision through questionnaires and discussion. This helps the childminder to make focused plans for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children thoroughly enjoy looking at photographs of themselves. However, the childminder does not expand this with further opportunities to initiate conversations about their home lives, friends and experiences. Therefore, the childminder misses opportunities for children to learn about one another and the similarities and differences in their lives.

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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 talk about their families, friends and experiences to learn more about similarities and differences in their lives and the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's progress records and self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through comments and questionnaires.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans an exciting range of activities and experiences that interest the children and support them to make good progress in all areas. Children thoroughly enjoyed exploring and investigating outside. They used magnifying glasses to view woodlice, bees and other insects. They excitedly talked about bees making honey and bears eating it. The childminder actively involved herself in the discussion and explained that the woodlouse had curled up in her hand because it was frightened. This successfully extends children's understanding of the world and ignites their interest about feelings and behaviour. The childminder skilfully made the most of spontaneous activities to introduce number. For example, children measured each other's and the childminder's feet and compared the sizes. Children used props to retell a favourite story, joining in with familiar phrases. As a result, children gain the necessary

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who attend. This is good

skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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outstanding

Children settle exceptionally quickly with the childminder because she is extremely warm and responsive towards them. Children are very happy, showing high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder successfully nurtures children's physical and emotional well-being through this highly positive relationship. The childminder consistently promotes healthy eating through the provision of nutritious home-cooked meals. She is an excellent role model and extremely sensitive to their needs. As a result, children are exceptionally kind to one another and their behaviour is exemplary.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage and monitors children's learning well. She regularly reflects on her practice, using self-evaluation effectively to identify areas for improvement. She uses skills gained from training to provide children with high-quality learning opportunities. For example, she has become more creative with resources and activities outside. This includes den building, planting and using household objects such as guttering. This encourages children's exploration and begins a positive spiral of investigative play. She has addressed the weakness raised at her previous inspection well to improve outcomes for children. The childminder uses effective systems to share information with other providers. She works well with other childminders and professionals to keep up to date with any changes. This helps her to review the quality of her provision and support

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provision is good

children to reach their developmental goals. Parents are extremely happy and feel that the childminder offers an excellent service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431097 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 823661 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 5 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Frome, Somerset. The childminding service operates each weekday throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas and bank holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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