Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 20 January 2015

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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 makes good use of her observations of the children's learning, to identify their next steps and plan a broad range of learning experiences. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents. For example, since the last inspection, she has improved the way she gathers information from parents about children's starting points and encourages parents to share their children's learning from home.  Children feel safe in the childminder's care. She gives them praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder reflects well on her practice to help her identify areas for improvement and ensure positive outcomes for children. For example, she has introduced more natural resources to encourage children to use their senses when exploring.  The childminder is a positive role model for children. She interacts warmly with the

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This provision is good

children, who are responsive to her gentle manner. Children show they feel secure and behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during particular activities, the childminder does not focus fully on supporting the youngest children's speech as well as possible.  The childminder does not consistently build on older children's independence because she does things for them that they could do for themselves.

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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

 develop activities to extend younger children's speech and language further  provide more opportunities for older children to do things for themselves, to build on their independence skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.  The inspector and the childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder, and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of her role and responsibility to keep children safe and knows what to do if she had a concern about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works well in partnership with other early years settings children attend, to ensure they share information to provide consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge well through attending training courses and through discussions with her co-childminder and others. For example, she uses sign language when speaking and singing with the children to encourage their participation and understanding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and plans activities which they enjoy. For example, she provides good support to the younger children, who sit on her lap as they dress the dolls and cradle them in their arms pretending to comfort them. Children move around freely to select toys and activities from the well-resourced playroom. Children have good opportunities to be physically active and enjoy exciting outings with the childminder. For example, they visit the milk station where they learn about where milk comes from and what foods it can make. The childminder's skilful interaction with the children helps to increase their understanding of numbers well. For example, she counts the bricks as she builds towers for young children to knock down.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure she meets children's care routines consistently. For example, she recognises when children become tired and settles them sensitively to have a sleep. The childminder encourages children well to learn about safety and assess risks for themselves, for example, when they use tools such as knives to cut fruit into pieces at snack time. The childminder teaches children well about the importance of healthy eating. For example, they grow vegetables in the garden and talk about the foods which are good for them. Children have daily opportunities to benefit from fresh air and physical exercise. For example, they visit the park, children's activity groups and play in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, settled and confident. They learn many skills which prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and school. Children are independent and confident in their abilities, trying things for themselves before asking for help. For example, they persevere well as they work out which way round to place eyes, ears and other facial features as they build a face on a plastic potato.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY261039 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1091706 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Frome, Somerset. Childminding takes place from Monday to Friday all year round, except Christmas and bank holidays. The childminder works with another childminder.

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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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