Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16/04/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are interested and motivated learners who persist with determination in challenging activities until they succeed.  Children benefit from lots of outdoor play, fresh air and exercise to promote their health and physical development.  Children are developing positive attitudes and good self-esteem.  The childminder makes continuous improvements to the quality of her provision which have a direct and positive impact on those in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Not all parents contribute information about what their child does at home to help the childminder to support their child's learning and development further.  Children have fewer opportunities to develop a good understanding of people and communities.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in a ground floor flat with her young child in Dartington, near Totnes, Devon. Children have use of the sitting room, kitchen/dining area and bathroom. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has two children on roll in the early years age group.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 encourage all parents to contribute information about what their child does at home to support their child's learning and development further

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop children's understanding of people and communities further, for example, by providing more photographs of one another and activities to explore diversity within the local community.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework learning and development requirements. She monitors and promotes children's development from the start by completing observations of their interests and developmental stage. The childminder uses this information to identify and plan children's next steps of learning in the activities they enjoy most. She keeps parents informed through notes in children's home diaries and developmental summary reports. However, the childminder does not ensure that all parents contribute information about what their child can do when they start, so that she can support their child's learning and development more effectively. The childminder interacts with interest and sensitivity in children's play. She observes children, stepping in to question and challenge them and to offer encouragement and support. As a result, children are interested and motivated

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who attend

learners who are making good progress in all areas of learning.

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who attend

Children are developing good skills to help promote their future learning and school readiness. For example, children are developing positive attitudes, good manners and a good understanding of the feelings of others. They are developing good independence and express clear interests and preferences. They persist with determination when challenges arise. For example, children complete puzzles and problem solve on how to pick up as many objects as they can in one go. Children's communication and language is developing well. They listen and concentrate intently in their play and communicate their needs and feelings clearly. The childminder instigates discussion, asks questions and encourages children to use the words they know. For example, children name the vegetables they unpack, tell the childminder what they are doing in their pretend play and name colours correctly when she asks.

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who attend

Children benefit from lots of outdoor play for fresh air and to promote their physical development. They use the swings, see-saw, mini-trampoline, hoops and wheeled toys to exercise and move in different ways. Children also use their hands and tools to explore many different media and materials in sensory and imaginative activities. For example, they blow bubbles in water, build and dig in wet sand and make marks in foam. Children enjoy experimenting with different size containers which they fill and empty repeatedly to develop their understanding of space and measurement. For example, children use a jug and funnel to fill plastic bottles with dry rice to make shakers. They quickly learn 'more' rice is needed and when the rice gets blocked they need to 'tap, tap' the funnel to help it flow through successfully. Children explore treasure basket objects to use their senses and to find out what things can be used for. For example, they find out feathers and soft

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who attend

brushes tickle and laugh together as children tickle the childminder. Children explore their local community and the natural environment to develop an understanding of the world. These environments also help children to learn about keeping safe. For example, children learn about road safety, stranger danger and the dangers of fire. However, children have less opportunity to develop a good understanding of people and communities. for example, by looking at photographs of one another and exploring diversity within the local community.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has effective systems in place to help children to settle in and feel safe and secure in her care. Parents complete an 'individual needs sheet' with clear information to support the childminder in meeting their child's needs and care routines consistently. The childminder provides children with close comfort and time to get to know one another from the start. As a result, children are developing warm and trusting relationships with her.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children benefit from a safe, clean and welcoming environment in which they explore confidently and play with a good range of toys. The childminder provides clear expectations and house rules, such as sharing, respecting others and saying please and thank you. She promotes their self-esteem with continuous encouragement and acknowledges their achievements with lots of praise. Consequently, children behave well and show pride in their achievements.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively with lots of outdoor and active play, as well as time to play quietly and rest. Children learn good health and hygiene routines, such as hand washing and eating at the table. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks and the childminder includes them in making healthy choices at snack and meal times. This all helps to ensure children are happy, rested and well-nourished.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of the correct safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. She knows to act on any concerns about children and which authority to contact. The childminder implements clear policies and procedures, reviews her risk assessments and carries out fire evacuation procedures frequently. She also keeps a record of visitors on her premises. This all helps to further promote children's welfare and safety.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to maintain continuous improvements to the quality of her provision. She has completed an Ofsted self-evaluation form with realistic and meaningful improvements identified, and has made several improvements since registering. These specifically target improvements to the quality of care and learning for those in her care. The childminder has also attended courses to update her knowledge and skills and further support her in meeting children's needs.

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provision

The childminder has established successful partnerships with parents. She provides parents with comprehensive information regarding all aspects of her provision. In addition, parents receive information relating the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework to support them in getting involved in their child's development overall. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's well-being and progress through displays, newsletters, daily discussion and daily diaries.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452655 Local authority Devon Inspection number 885866 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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