Childminder EY402672

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 30 April 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes good observations of children's learning and uses these well to plan for their next stages of development. She monitors their overall development to identify any gaps. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides excellent support for children to be as independent as possible and do as much as they can for themselves. For example, older children use effective resources to manage their personal hygiene. Young children realise where they have gone wrong putting their coat on and keep persevering until they succeed.  The childminder is skilful in helping children recognise their feelings and understand how to manage conflict for themselves. For example, young children use pictures rather than actions to explain their emotions and think of a suitable way to resolve problems.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other early years providers.

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This provision is good

They share important information to be consistent in children's care and development.  The childminder continues to attend training to extend and develop her knowledge. For example, she has implemented new ideas to support children's early writing skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to help children make predictions and test their ideas.  Children do not have a wide selection of resources in adult-led activities to encourage them to complete tasks as well as they could to their own satisfaction.

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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 make predications and test their ideas  support younger children in making more choices and concentrating fully in adult-led activities.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good risk assessments and daily safety inspections to keep children safe. For example, she thoroughly checks her garden before the children go out to play. The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding procedures and knows what to do should a child be at risk of harm. The childminder reviews her practice well. She seeks parents' feedback as part of her self-evaluation and sets appropriate actions to keep improving outcomes for children. The childminder has implemented different ways to share information with parents and continues to look for the most effective system that meets all of their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what the children enjoy doing and plans some exciting activities that motivate them to learn. She uses all opportunities to support children's mathematical development. For example, they recognise numbers on balls. When they are not sure of the number, the childminder helps them by making links to things relevant to the children such as their age or door number. The childminder encourages children well in using books to support their learning. For example, they find numerals and count the number of items to match. She helps children recall favourite stories and uses this well to prompt discussions, using the resources well to engage them in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides outstanding support for children's physical and emotional development. For example, she takes children to group activities to help them gain greater confidence when starting pre-school. The childminder has an excellent awareness of how promoting children's well-being underpins their learning. Following training, she works closely with parents to know the most significant way to support children through difficult experiences. The childminder organises her premises highly effectively so children can make choices, lead their play and prompt discussions. For example, children notice how the wind makes music from the chimes. The childminder helps children extremely well to recognise their own achievements and value their contributions. For example, she encourages children to learn from each other and younger children concentrate fully as they watch and copy the older ones. Children understand the childminder's high

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

expectations; they are extremely well-mannered, share and are kind.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them well for school. For example, they are confident and independent learners. They play imaginatively together and have good relationships. Children are inquisitive and enjoy exploring the resources. For example, they practise their early writing skills using chalk, mud and water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402672 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1062338 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives on the outskirts of Yeovil, Somerset. The childminder provides care each weekday, including before and after school, for 48 weeks a year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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