Childminder 142561

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 11 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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

 Children have secure emotional attachments; this has a positive impact on their well- being. They arrive happy and settle immediately, ready to learn.  The staff help children to develop effective language and communication skills. For example, at the inspection, children listened and were attentive while others spoke. They responded well to questions and asked what they wanted to know. Babies gurgled and made eye contact in response to the adults' interactions.  The staff make effective use of the environment for children to learn about the natural world and to promote physical development. They deploy themselves well and help children to make independent choices from the good range of resources.  Children develop strong imaginations. They engage in role play, acting out real experiences and playing cooperatively on the same theme. Babies have a strong sense of exploration. They learn through self-discovery and copy the adults who demonstrate

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This provision is good

the use of equipment.  Following the last inspection, several staff have gained early years qualifications. This means they now have a fully qualified team with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The staff do not always enable children to continue to use the resources from adult-led activities independently and explore their own way of using them.  The staff miss some opportunities to encourage children to develop their early writing skills through their play.

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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

 give children time to make independent use of resources from adult-led activities, so that they can find their own way of using them and extending their ideas  provide greater opportunities for children to use writing resources in their play, to support their literacy development further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held a meeting with the providers and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector spoke with staff and children, and took account of the setting's self- evaluation and written feedback from parents.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the premises.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, procedures, children's development records and planning.

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who attend. This is good

Staff plan a good mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. They use children's interests and next stages of development to ensure learning is relevant and unique to each child. At the inspection, children enjoyed searching for bugs and matching them to their pictures. They used magnifying glasses to look closely at the different patterns on butterflies. Staff challenged the more able children who identified some of the specific breeds. Staff ask good questions, such as 'what do you need to do that?' and 'what might happen?' As a result, children think of ways to complete tasks and find solutions to problems. Children used bricks to build a tower taller than them, for example. They held it to stop it wobbling and then laid it on the ground so it would not fall over. Staff use all opportunities to promote children's mathematical development. They prepare children well for school.

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good

Staff promote children's physical and emotional well-being effectively. They follow strict procedures to protect children and teach them how to keep safe and healthy. For example, children know to remove their shoes indoors. They wear hats and sunscreen, and drink plenty of water in the sun. In addition, they enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. Babies learn to walk using sturdy equipment to hold, under close supervision. Children behave well, understand the adults' expectations and help take care of the environment. Staff provide good, calm role models and show excitement at children's achievements. As a result, children develop strong self-esteem and a positive attitude to learning. Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They recognise signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk and know what to do to protect them.

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provision is good

The providers have a good understanding of their responsibilities, using supervision to ensure all staff implement the policies and procedures to protect children's welfare. They have good systems to monitor children's development, which help to identify any gaps in their learning. This helps to ensure children receive any additional support to progress effectively. Following the last inspection, the providers now label items around the nursery and use more non-fiction books. This provides older children with more opportunities to learn simple words and understand that print carries meaning. The providers involve all their staff in evaluating their activities and the provision. They have good partnerships with parents and seek their feedback. They continue to look for ways to improve, such as focusing on good links with local schools and pre-schools. This helps support children's move to school and ensures a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 142561 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 825791 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 33

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2011

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Telephone number

Country Childcare registered in 2000. The husband and wife partnership provide childcare on domestic premises. They operate from their farmhouse in the rural village of Ham near Wellington, Somerset. The partners hold early years qualification at level 3. They employ four assistants. Of these, one holds an early years degree and three have early years qualifications at level 3. The partners receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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