Childminder EY542478

Inspection date 31 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 Children are settled and form strong attachments with the childminder. She supports their emotional well-being effectively. For example, she consistently provides praise to build their self-esteem. Children show kindness to each other. They negotiate turn taking well, showing consideration for others' choices, such as which stories to share. n There are strong partnerships with parents and other agencies to maintain continuity in children's care, learning and development. The childminder uses these partnerships efficiently to plan effectively and meet children's individual care needs. n The childminder makes detailed observations of children's engagement in activities and uses this information productively to assess and track children's progress. She accurately identifies gaps in children's learning and takes prompt action to help them catch up. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities,

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This provision is good

make good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder evaluates activities, children's progress and her practice effectively. For example, from her training on the outdoor environment, the childminder has developed clear action plans to improve opportunities for learning outside. n Although most children are familiar with routines, the childminder misses some opportunities to help children feel secure as they move between activities. n The childminder misses some opportunities to help children observe similarities and differences that connect them and distinguish them from others.

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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 help children further to identify similarities and differences that connect them and distinguish themselves from others n provide further support to help children move between activities with ease and confidence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children, and she spoke with the childminder about children's learning and progress. n The inspector considered the written views of parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses her risk assessments effectively to provide a safe and secure environment. She helps children to identify potential dangers to keep themselves safe. They talk about the possible consequences, such as what may happen if they run inside. The childminder has good understanding of her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's welfare to appropriate agencies. She engages well with parents. She gathers insightful information as children start at the setting in order to help her in her initial planning. She continues to keep parents well informed of their children's progress and engages them in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides well-planned activities to motivate children to learn. She interacts fully to extend learning, showing good understanding of what children need to do next. Children relish the opportunity to share traditional stories and become totally involved. The childminder engages them well to support their communication and language skills. For example, she encourages older children to predict what might happen next and to repeat familiar phrases. Children respond well to questions and the childminder repeats their words, helping them to build short sentences and expand vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to understand behavioural expectations well in a nurturing environment. She provides clear explanations, for example, to listen for their name so that they know it is their turn to answer the question. She is respectful and gives children time to finish their play. The childminder helps older children identify and label their emotions. For example, children comment that the three bears would be 'shocked' to find Goldilocks in their house. Children understand routines that keep them healthy. For example, they know to wash their hands before they eat. Children gain independence. For example, older children pour themselves drinks when they are thirsty. There are good opportunities for children to be outside and active. For example, children enjoy regular visits to the woods, exploring different surfaces and slopes as they become confident in their movements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they require for their next steps in learning and their eventual move to school. They follow instructions well and persevere with tasks, such as twisting lids off food containers. Older children communicate their ideas well. For example, when the water got dirty in the tray, they suggested tipping it away and refilling with clean water. Children listen to stories and use their imaginations well to re-enact Goldilocks's movements. Children develop their muscle skills to support early writing well, for instance they squeezed and manipulated the dough to hide sea creatures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542478 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10089921 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Nether Stowey, Somerset. She provides care daily, throughout the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for free early education for children aged three and four years. She holds qualified teacher status.

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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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