Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 8 May 2013

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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 is welcoming, gentle and attentive. Children develop strong bonds with her and settle quickly. The childminder meets the needs of babies effectively. They soon feel secure and start to explore the environment. Older children behave well.  The childminder supports children's interests well. Children demonstrate their delight in art activities and she enables them to use the resources in their own way. This extends children's imagination and creativity.  Children make good progress. The childminder monitors their development well to identify gaps and knows how best to support them further. She engages children in discussions, extends their vocabulary and helps them build strong friendships.  The childminder has recently gained a degree in early childhood. This has helped her extend her knowledge of early learning and look at further ways to improve. For example, with her co-childminder she is looking to develop children's outdoor

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This provision is good

experiences and help children manage age-appropriate risks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gains good information on children's routines and interests to help them settle. However, she does not seek as extensive information from parents on children's development prior to them attending, to plan highly effectively from the start.  The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's awareness of how to gain information from books or technology.

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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

 increase the information gained from parents on children's development when they first start, to plan even more effectively straight away  help children understand how to use books or technology for information.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with her co-childminder to ensure they meet children's needs and keep children safe. An assistant helps them with taking and collecting children from other provisions. She holds an early years and paediatric first aid qualification, which ensures she knows how to protect children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements good procedures and risk assessments to keep children safe, while supporting their independence. She attends regular training to know what to do if children are at risk of harm and how to prevent them being drawn into dangerous situations. She works well with her co-childminder to review and evaluate their practice. For example, they have developed their partnerships with other early years providers. They are now able to work consistently together to help children have better outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's development and uses these to plan how to support children next. Once children have settled, she has regular discussions with parents to find out what children achieve at home, to understand their learning further. Through demonstration, the childminder helps children to solve problems and learn to use equipment appropriately. She praises older children when they recall what to do next time and when they manage tasks independently. The childminder helps children gain early writing skills. For example, she encourages toddlers to use their fingers to make marks in glitter and supports older children in writing their names. The childminder reinforces children's learning. For example, she asks them 'show me what you did' and talks about the process children went through to complete their task.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and soon enjoy the wide range of activities. The childminder helps children work together and gain confidence in a group. For example, they choose favourite songs, joining in with words and actions. The childminder follows good hygiene procedures to protect children's health. She uses children's play to help them gain a good understanding of keeping themselves healthy, such as looking after their teeth and being active. Children have many opportunities to be outdoors, discover the natural world and develop their physical skills. They gain a positive awareness of people's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills which prepare them well for their future learning and school. For example, children are independent learners and eager to take part in activities. They learn to communicate effectively and have positive relationships. Children gain confidence in using letters and numbers and have an enthusiastic love of books. They use their imaginations well and develop good skills in using a wide range of equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455368 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1063140 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She works with her co-childminder and assistant in the co-childminder's home in Merriott, Somerset. They provide childminding care on a Thursday from 6am to 6.30pm, for 49 weeks a year, including before and after school. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday they provide childcare on domestic premises. The childminder holds an early years qualification at degree level. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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