Childminder EY387846

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 25 March 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 accurately outlines children's starting points and monitors their progress closely. This helps her identify any gaps in their development and plan for the next steps in their learning.  Children are happy, relaxed and confident, and they really enjoy their time with the childminder. She knows children very well. She patiently supports them and offers them lots of praise and encouragement, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced, and understands how children learn. Through successful teaching methods children enjoy interesting and challenging experiences, and they make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder has built up a very beneficial three-way flow of information between herself, parents and other settings children attend. She has a clear picture of children's interests and needs across all aspects of their lives to enable her to complement and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently set out her home to inspire and stimulate children's self-initiated play.  Although the childminder evaluates her practice, she does not use the contributions of parents and children to help her to drive improvements.

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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

 offer more opportunities for children to further develop their freely chosen play  extend the opportunities for parents and children to become involved in the evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in letters.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. She refreshes her knowledge of child protection regularly through training. The childminder works closely with another childminder for professional discussions, to share good practice and plan interesting joint activities for the children. She successfully incorporates what she learns from training and research, such as new ideas to further support children's behaviour through increased communication. The childminder evaluates the activities she provides, she monitors children's progress, and supervises and supports the practice of her assistants.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts thoughtfully and very successfully with children during their play. Children thrive on the attention the childminder gives them. She introduces new games and acts as an effective role model, using clear commentary to help children understand the rules and aims of the games. For example, she supports children to take turns and respect the needs of their friends. Children listen well and test out their skills. With the childminder's encouragement they confidently take on challenges. They show pride in their achievements as they manage to throw their quoit onto the post. The childminder then encourages them to count how many they have got on successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder displays a very affectionate and friendly nature towards children. They seek her out when they are feeling upset or tired. She instinctively reacts to their needs, giving lots of reassurance and supporting their well-being really well. The childminder helps children learn about keeping themselves healthy. Children enjoy playing out in the fresh air in the childminder's garden. They show their understanding of safety in the sun. For instance, they independently get their sun hats and sunglasses, and talk about not wanting to burn. Throughout daily routines and activities, the childminder places a strong focus on developing children's independence. For example, children understand why they need to wash their hands before eating and enjoy chopping up their fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy the company of others. They gain independence and learn good manners. They are motivated to try new experiences and show determination alongside the reassuring support of the childminder. Children develop a love of books and enjoy story time with the childminder. Older children confidently recall events in familiar stories, count with confidence and recognise initial letter sounds in speech. They attend to tasks and concentrate on things that interest them. Children are effectively acquiring the skills they will need for the next stage of their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387846 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1093712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Wincanton, Somerset. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and she occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded 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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