Childminder 405466

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2016 14 November 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 works well with parents to meet children's physical and emotional needs. He follows babies' routines and ensures continuity of care, helping them to settle with ease.  The childminder uses information from observations of children's development well to plan and support their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder works well with his co-childminder and assistant to ensure they meet children's needs and keep them safe. For example, he ensures his assistant understands his role in protecting children when taking and collecting them from other settings.  Children behave well and understand the childminder's expectations. Older children are sensitive to the younger ones' needs and they have positive relationships.  The childminder attends training to extend and develop his knowledge and skills. For example, he has improved the way he supports children in their mathematical

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to help children extend their creative ideas and experiment further during adult-led activities.  The childminder does not always give children time to think of solutions to problems before providing the answer.

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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

 help children to develop their own creative ideas, and experiment with different materials, tools and techniques  give children more time to think and find ways to solve problems themselves.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with child protection training. He recognises signs and symptoms, and the procedures to follow, if a child is at risk of harm. He is clear about to whom to report any concerns promptly. The childminder works well with his co-childminder to evaluate their practice through regular discussions to identify areas to address. This has led them to re-organise rooms to improve children's access to activities such as sand and water. They have introduced a new system to monitor children's progress and identify how to support any gaps in their development. This has improved parents' access to information to enable them to support children's continued learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to plan activities and understand children's learning needs. The childminder encourages children to take an active part in activities and provides a good playmate. He observes what children can do and supports them well as they play. For example, he helps them follow a pattern, recognise shapes and share resources. The childminder provides good support to help children become independent and learn to use tools appropriately and safely. For example, they make sandwiches and get drinks of water from a dispenser. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn in the natural environment. For example, they climb trees, grow vegetables, and discover insects and plants.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good self-esteem. The childminder praises their achievements and older children proudly comment on needing 'lots of concentration'. He cuddles babies when giving them their bottle, talking soothingly and making eye contact. The childminder provides a positive role model for children. With his co-childminder and assistant, they help children learn about safety when taking age-appropriate risks. For example, older children cook marshmallows on an open fire, under strict supervision. Children have a good understanding of road safety and know to stop, look and listen first. The childminder follows hygienic procedures when changing nappies. He helps children understand healthy practices throughout their daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need in preparation for their next stage of learning and school. For example, they communicate well. Children help with the preparation of meals, developing good physical and social skills. They have strong friendships and learn to negotiate over toys. Children are confident to take care of their own belongings and the environment. Babies have a wide range of sensory experiences and explore with interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 405466 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1061576 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 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. He works with his wife who is also a registered childminder and their son who assists them in taking and collecting children from school. They live in Taunton, Somerset. They provide care each day from 6.30am to 10.30pm for 48 weeks a year, including before and after school. The childminder 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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