Childminder 142639

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 2 April 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 are secure, safe and confident. They play very well together, and are calm and considerate. They learn to show respect for each other, always speaking politely.  The childminder supports children's choices effectively. She encourages and develops children's interests and skills using her good range of resources and activities.  The childminder has worked well to develop her practice since her last inspection to improve children's experiences. She makes sure that she continues to improve, for example, by sharing ideas and practice with other childminders locally.  Children are imaginative and curious. They invent games and carry out investigations. The childminder supports them well and encourages their confidence in their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend opportunities for children to use books to help them retrieve information and discover new things.  The childminder does not always seek the views of children and parents about the quality of her practice, to help her improve her skills and their experiences.

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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 use books to retrieve information and help them discover new things  include the views of parents and children to help identify further areas to develop and improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and the childminder's interaction during their play and routines.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked safeguarding information, risk assessments and the safety of the premises.  The inspector reviewed a range of documents and policies, and spoke with parents to gain their views.  The inspector looked at the range of resources available.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps children safe and protects them well. She teaches children how to stay safe when walking to and from school, so they are aware of their surroundings and potential dangers. The childminder knows about the procedures and who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder works well with parents to ensure children settle and receive consistency between the different settings they attend. The childminder has made good improvements to her knowledge and teaching since her last inspection. She has clear systems to support children's learning. She keeps up to date with all requirements and includes them well in her daily practices to support children's safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises activities well that inspire and captivate children's interest, including current events, such as the British astronaut in space. She has engaged the children well in planting rocket seeds that have been in space and in running an experiment, measuring and recording the results. The childminder ensures children have good resources to develop and extend their imaginations. She supports children well to match numbers on dominoes and develop their early writing skills. The childminder provides challenge, for example, spelling out letter sounds and words. The childminder's good knowledge of children's development and their needs helps her to work closely with local schools to help children achieve and build on what they learn elsewhere.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children are clear about her expectations for safety, especially when on outings. Children are pleased to see her and eagerly share their experiences at the end of the school day. The childminder provides a good role model for relationships and maintains a calm environment that is welcoming and relaxed. She supports children well to play together. Children respond very well to the childminder's high expectations of their conduct and behaviour. They are confident learners, with good self-esteem and a positive attitude to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 142639 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1048369 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Yeovil, Somerset. She provides care before and after school, and in the school holidays only.

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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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