Averis Jane Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 12 January 2015

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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

 The childminder uses a variety of teaching techniques to support and challenge children of all ages. She joins in enthusiastically with children's play and presents exciting new ideas that motivate them to learn. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She promotes sharing and turn taking, helping them to understand the reasons why this is important. Children learn to behave well and to value and respect others.  Partnerships with parents are effective. For example, the childminder works closely with them to gather a good range of information when children first start to help her meet their individual needs. She gives parents regular feedback about their children's achievements.  The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to maintain ongoing improvements to her provision. She is self-reflective, seeks the support of the local authority and keeps

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This provision is good

her knowledge of current guidance up to date by, for example, attending regular briefings and network meetings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children with their counting skills.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help children to develop their pencil control.

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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

 support children to increase their number and counting skills further  provide more opportunities for children to develop good pencil control.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder carrying out activities with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, risk assessments, suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a firm knowledge and understanding of her role in keeping children safe and is aware of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. Her home is safe, clean and secure, and she takes positive steps to minimise risks to children. She supervises children closely as they play. The childminder shows a good commitment to enhancing her ongoing professional development. For example, she keeps her mandatory training up to date and meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss good practice. Children's progress is subject to regular monitoring. This helps the childminder to identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support where necessary. The childminder has good relationships with parents and shares information regularly through discussions and written updates about their children's development. The childminder works with other settings where

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

children attend to help provide consistency in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of enjoyable learning experiences for children. She shares their enthusiasm for learning and enjoys teaching them new skills. The childminder gets to know children well and reviews the learning environment daily to ensure their current interests are included. For example, children enjoy making up their own games hiding balls under containers and guessing where they hid them. The childminder promotes language and communication skills well. For example, she gets down to children's levels and talks to them as they play, repeating words clearly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy in the homely and inviting setting. They develop strong bonds with the childminder who is kind and responsive to their needs. Her good practice helps to provide children with emotional security and sets firm foundations for children to explore and learn successfully. The childminder uses effective strategies and positive role modelling to promote good behaviour. Children begin to share and take turns. The childminder encourages children to manage tasks for themselves, to promote their independence, such as washing their own hands. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active, such as visiting local parks or playing skittles inside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and eagerly participate in activities, games and conversations. Children play well independently as well as in a group and show good concentration skills. For example, they take their time to finish puzzles independently, working out how the pieces fit together to make the picture. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257459 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1048534 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Somerton, Somerset. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7am 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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