Childminder EY540365

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children's communication well. For instance, she uses careful questioning and explanations to extend their understanding. The childminder encourages children to imitate sounds, learn new words and take turns in conversation. Children's language develops effectively, including those who require additional support. n Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for school. The childminder uses her assessment procedures successfully to promptly outline gaps in children's development. She plans activities and experiences to help close these gaps and ensure children make good progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder's relationships with parents are strong. She works closely with them when children first start, to get to know children's capabilities, interests and needs. She supports an ongoing sharing of information, to ensure parents are well informed and to

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This provision is good

gain information to support her future planning. n The childminder's patient and prompt support and clear explanations effectively help children learn to appreciate the needs of others, manage their feelings and behave well. Children learn to play together, share resources and take turns. n The childminder does not share information regarding children's learning with the providers of other settings that children attend, to inform the assessments and future planning for the children. n At times, the childminder is too quick to help children when they are faced with challenges. She does not give them time to persevere when they encounter difficulties, to develop their independence and confidence further.

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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

n strengthen links with the providers of other settings that children attend, to help inform assessments, planning and a consistent approach for children n give children more time to develop their confidence at tackling challenges and to persevere when they encounter difficulties.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection and the procedures she would follow in order to keep children safe. She outlines risks and takes steps to minimise hazards in her home. The childminder uses knowledge from training well, for example enhancing the quality of her support for children's personal and emotional development. She works closely with another childminder for professional discussions, to share good practice and plan interesting joint activities for the children. The childminder reflects on her practice successfully. She monitors the effectiveness of her activities and the progress that children make. She subsequently outlines and implements changes to her provision to improve the outcomes for children further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a flexible approach to teaching and meeting children's learning needs. She makes experiences enjoyable, relevant and interesting. She threads new concepts, such as shapes, into many activities to help children learn about them in different contexts. For example, children listen to action songs about shapes, draw shapes and recognise shapes on posters and in books. The childminder offers varied resources for children to follow their interests. Older children create intricate pictures and talk about flowers and snowflakes as they add detail. The childminder discusses new ideas as children play, developing their understanding of the world. For instance, younger children imaginatively explore a pirate play set and learn words, such as 'barrel', 'bow' and 'stern', relating to the ship.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring, kind and very welcoming. She makes her home accessible and inviting for children. She has a wide range of toys and resources to inspire their interest and motivate them to explore. Children settle quickly through the childminder's reassuring support and enjoy being with her. They feel secure to raise questions and give their point of view. The childminder is attentive to their needs, shows interest and enthusiasm for what they choose to do and consistently praises them to help build their self-esteem. The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills and enjoy being active in the fresh air. For example, she provides a range of resources in her garden and takes children on outings, such as nature walks in the nearby meadow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to explore and learn. They are confident to make choices about what they would like to do and focus well on things that interest them. They enjoy being in the childminder's home. They begin to make friends with other children and learn social skills and good manners. Children develop their mathematical skills well. For instance, they have fun with the childminder as they use measures to compare the length of their legs. Children develop a love of books. They select books independently to look at the pictures or press interactive buttons. They enjoy snuggling with the childminder for story time and learn more about books through visits to the local library.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540365 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10089473 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Frome. She operates on Wednesdays from 8am until 6pm for approximately 42 weeks of the year.

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Registers

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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Registers

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