Childminder 954233

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2018 4 July 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 pays good attention to improving her service. She has made effective progress since her last inspection and has met all of her previous actions. For example she has established a regular two-way flow of information to improve consistency in children's care and learning with other settings children attend.  The childminder assesses and tracks children's achievements closely to plan for what they need to learn next. This helps her identify any emerging gaps in children's learning at an early stage. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's achievements and involves them in their children's learning. She seeks regular information on children's learning and new interests at home. This supports good continuity in children's experiences.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She offers praise and encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision is good

Children learn to share, take turns and respect the needs of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions, the childminder completes tasks for children rather than encouraging them to do things for themselves, to support their independence skills to the highest levels.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to discuss with children the effects that physical exercise has on their bodies and how it will help them to keep healthy.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to do things for themselves and become more independent  enhance opportunities for children to observe and understand the effects that physical exercise has on their bodies.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's risk assessments, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly considered the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities and keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she completes training to help her understand the appropriate procedures to follow should any concerns arise about children's well-being. Her effective implementation of her up-to-date policies helps to ensure the safety of children in her care. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, she has accessed training to improve her understanding of the links between children's emotional and brain development. The childminder uses the support of other childminders to share good practice. For example, she shares resources with other childminders so children have a wide variety of experiences in their play and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans interesting experiences that link well to children's interests and next steps in learning. For example, she offers children engaging resources to help them develop essential finger muscles to support their early writing skills. The childminder plans stimulating activities to support children to make discoveries in their learning. For instance, children have investigated how some materials change when other ingredients are added. They discovered new concepts, such as how crystallisation occurs. The childminder supports children to develop an effective understanding of using technology, such as using cameras to take photographs of the dough models they make, to share with their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. For instance, they have opportunities to perfect their physical skills of balance and coordination practising their gymnastic skills. Children develop close and affectionate relationships with the calm and caring childminder. The childminder supports children effectively to understand about the similarities and differences between themselves and other people. For example, she produces attractive collages using photographs of children, which they can share with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain skills in readiness for school. They maintain concentration for good lengths of time on activities that interest them. Children show an early interest in literacy. They learn to recognise some letters of the alphabet and link initial letter sounds to words. Children show a keen interest in numerals in the environment. They are articulate communicators and are confident in sharing their knowledge of animals whose natural habitats are arctic conditions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 954233 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1110349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986. She lives in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. She provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round, except Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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