Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 August 2015 14 April 2009

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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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the areas of learning and how children learn. She carries out accurate and precise observations and assessments. Her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage is robust and this ensures children make good progress.  Consistent training and awareness of safeguarding and welfare requirements are of high importance to this childminder. She is fully aware of potential harm to children. She understands how to deal with situations and take appropriate action to help protect children in her care.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, including at school and the local toddler groups. These connections make a strong contribution to meeting the care and learning needs of all children.  Self-evaluation is effective and takes account of the views of parents. Therefore, the childminder drives improvement well, to improve children's experiences and promote

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always best promote children's language abilities during everyday play. Therefore, she does not take all opportunities to encourage their critical and creative thinking skills.

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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

 strengthen opportunities to develop children's language skills during everyday activities, to encourage their already good conversational skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play.  The inspector discussed the provision with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of paperwork including the self-evaluation document, policies and procedures and children's learning journals.  The inspector gathered the views of parents from questionnaires and letters of referral.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of child development and offers a range of activities and experiences to promote children's learning. Her teaching methods are effective and securely rooted in her confidence and experience. As a result, children are acquiring the necessary skills to prepare them for their future learning, such as starting school. The childminder plans activities around what children are interested in and takes into account their stages of development. This helps children to progress well in their learning and development. For example, children learned about colours, size, shapes and counting while they used different materials to make elephants. The activity also helped to promote children's creativity and self-expression. The childminder takes the children to group activities, where they have the opportunity to play with a larger group of children. They go for walks and visit the local park where they

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who attend. This is good

use different large play equipment to challenge them further. This also provides good opportunities for children to explore the community and to learn about the world.

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good

Children have good attachments with the childminder, which supports their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. This enables them to confidently explore the environment as their emotional well- being is well supported. This also means they are motivated to be active learners because the childminder promotes their confidence and independence. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They are offered a range of healthy snacks and meals. Children enjoy talking with the childminder about what they are eating. For example, they discussed the healthy benefits of honey on their toast. Children take part in a range of physical activities indoors and outdoors. As a result, they develop a good understanding of the importance of regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a childcare qualification and continues to attend training. For example, she has extended her knowledge of supporting children's understanding of letters and sounds, which has improved the quality of her planning and teaching. The childminder tracks children's achievements and analyses her findings to see if there are any gaps in their learning. This means she can target specific issues to help individual children's learning progress further. Policies and risk assessments are thorough and the childminder regularly reviews these in line with any changes. This shows that the childminder is able to continuously improve her provision, and the care and learning for the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 162037 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 826106 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Street, Somerset. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder cares for children each weekday, all year round.

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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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