Childminder EY426094

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 9 October 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress, relative to their starting points. The childminder uses her observations well to make accurate assessments of children's progress, and to plan activities that promote learning in all areas. Parents make good use of children's diaries to keep the childminder informed about achievements at home.  Children are happy and confident, with good self-esteem. They develop strong relationships with the childminder and show through their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure.  The childminder recognises the importance of effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She successfully promotes a shared approach to planning for future learning and ensures that learning objectives are consistent between settings.  The childminder shows commitment to continuous improvement in order to ensure good quality outcomes for children. She has successfully addressed the weaknesses

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This provision is good

identified at her last inspection. She is well motivated and makes good use of local practitioners' meetings to help develop her skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their children can do when they first attend the setting, to help plan initial learning activities.  Sometimes, art and craft activities are very adult directed and do not consistently allow children to express their creativity in their own way.

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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

 encourage parents to be more involved in identifying their children's starting points  provide more opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and to use different materials in their own way.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in learning activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled required documents and records, and talked to the childminder about how she implements her safeguarding procedures.  The inspector assessed the effectiveness of the childminder's monitoring of the learning provision and how she plans for individual children's learning.  The inspector read feedback from parents and reviewed the effectiveness of the childminder's self-evaluation processes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her practice well, and her good self-evaluations help her to identify and prioritise areas for improvement. For example, she attended training about how young children learn to communicate. This led her to review and improve role play resources and puppets to encourage children to express themselves in different ways. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has improved her knowledge of local procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns. She understands how to implement her procedures effectively to help protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good variety of interesting activities that provide children with suitable challenge overall. She communicates well with children, and her good, consistent encouragement motivates them and helps to extend their knowledge. For example, children confidently explored the hedgerows for wild flowers, which the childminder helped them to identify. She showed them dandelions in flower and the dandelion 'clocks', explaining that these are the same plant. The childminder has introduced effective tracking systems to help her quickly identify and address any gaps in individual learning. Activity plans link well to children's current interests. For example, some children thoroughly enjoy building with blocks. The childminder used their interest well to develop their understanding of shape and size. She encouraged them to calculate 'how many more' so that both sides were the same height.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave safely and responsibly. For example, they understand the safety rules for walks down lanes where there is no footpath, and clearly explained these. Children enjoy good opportunities to develop their muscles and coordination through regular exercise. They are highly confident as they balance, climb and jump. Children show awareness of the importance of good hygiene. For example, when changing nappies on baby dolls, they used wet wipes to clean the mat, copying the childminder's good practice.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning, including going to pre-school and school. They are independent. For example, very young children consistently try to manage practical tasks, such as putting on their boots and pouring drinks, before asking for help. Children thoroughly enjoy activities where they show that they can listen, pay attention and take turns well. For example, they concentrated well when listening to a story and enjoyed talking about what happened.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426094 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1048535 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Woolminstone, near Crewkerne in Somerset. She works Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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