Childminder in Somerset

Inspection date 12 February 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 is caring and nurturing in her interactions with children. Children have formed close bonds with the childminder and they seek her out for cuddles and affection. n The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and development. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the care she provides. n The childminder is consistent in her approach to managing behaviour. She teaches children the importance of being kind to others and supports them well to share and take turns. n The childminder continuously reflects on the provision she provides and her practice, identifying and addressing areas for improvement. For example, she has enrolled on a course to support her further with supporting children's learning. n The childminder completes ongoing observations to plan for what children need to learn next and help ensure positive outcomes.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has not fully developed a wide variety of challenging outdoor learning opportunities and experiences, to further support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors. n The systems for tracking children's progress are not precise enough to enable the childminder to monitor children's achievements accurately from the start.

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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 enhance the outdoor environment to provide children with even more learning opportunities, for example by providing even more resources to cover all areas of learning n develop further the systems in place for tracking children's achievements, to monitor children's progress more accurately.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials provided. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, suitability checks, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder carries out daily checks and uses thorough risk assessments of her premises, to promote children's safety. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern. This helps to support children's welfare. The childminder works closely with other childminders to share good practice and ideas. She also attends training to strengthen her knowledge and skills. For instance, following recent training, she feels more confident to support children to feel emotionally secure and supports them well so they learn to express how they are feeling.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities which are linked to their interests. She supports children's language development well. For example, the childminder engages children in meaningful conversations and allows them time to think and respond to questions she has asked. This promotes their problem-solving skills. The childminder successfully supports children with their emerging mathematical skills, such as through counting and teaching them about different mathematical concepts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment, where children are happy and settled. Children have daily opportunities to be outdoors and to develop some physical skills. For instance, children thoroughly enjoy kicking a ball to the childminder, and she successfully extends the activity as the children try to stop the ball with their feet instead of their hands. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and promotes healthy eating. She actively encourages children to try new food and extend their tastes. This supports children's good health. The childminder develops children's independence effectively. For example, children confidently pour their own drinks and get themselves ready to go outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, and are well prepared for their future learning, including their eventual move to school. Children show good early literacy skills. They recognise their names and start to learn initial-letter sounds. Children demonstrate their creativity as they use a variety of art and craft materials. They identify shapes as they create pictures using different shapes of card. Children are confident communicators and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541519 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10090241 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. She operates on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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