Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/07/2013 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

 The childminder organises her home well to encourage children to explore. They have access to a very good range of toys and resources indoors.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents, keeping them well-informed of the progress children are making.  The childminder takes effective steps to help ensure children are safe and secure.  Children have a broad range of indoor play opportunities planned and regular outings, which help them make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The outside play area is not as fully developed as indoor areas to provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment for children. Therefore, children have slightly fewer opportunities to learn and develop in this area.

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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 indoors and in the garden.  The inspector engaged in conversation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including some policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and three children in Chudleigh, Devon. The whole of the property is used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is caring for two children in the early years age group who are minded at various times of the week.

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

 enhance children's learning experiences to provide highly stimulating learning opportunities and additional resources for children during outside play.

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who attend

Children are happy, safe and secure and have good relationships with the childminder. They are making secure progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. The childminder organises her home well to give children plenty of space in which to play with free access to the garden. She demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop through play. Children have a wide range of toys and resources to choose from that are all in good condition. These include resources to support children's understanding of diversity and the wider world as they play. Children enjoy making their own choice of what they want to do and play with. They enjoy learning how toys work and the sounds they can make. For example, this is evident during role play as children use a teapot that makes sounds when it is used much to the younger children's delight. Children are encouraged to look at books from a young age, which

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who attend

helps them to develop their early reading skills. The childminder encourages younger children's mobility by putting toys at a short distance to encourage them to crawl and try to walk. She interacts very well with the children as they play encouraging them to express themselves and introduces new words to build children's vocabulary.

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who attend

The childminder provides children with regular outings to local groups including a music group where they make new friends and to learn to share and take turns. This helps to support children's good self-esteem and confidence as they learn to play in new surroundings knowing that the childminder is close by. Such opportunities also help children to learn some of the skills they need in readiness for starting pre-school and school. Children have regular outings and visits to local attractions. They learn to solve problems as they complete puzzles and play with shape sorters. The childminder plans a wide range of craft activities including painting and encourages children to make something to take home, which parents value. Children enjoy cooking activities and growing plants in the garden such as sunflowers. Younger children enjoy games to encourage them to interact with the childminder. For example, they play 'peek a boo' and

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who attend

The childminder has good partnerships with parents and keeps them well-informed through daily discussions, an informative daily diary and by sharing children's well documented learning journals. These include photographs of the children at play, their achievements and the planned next steps in their leaning. This good exchange of information enables parents to be fully involved in their child's learning and development. Parents also share home news in their child's daily diary and their achievements at home such as their child's first step. This supports continuity of care.

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

The childminder is very caring and meets children's individual needs well. Therefore, children are happy and settled and have formed secure emotional attachments with her. Children have fresh air each day playing in the garden and the childminder takes them to the park and for local walks to support their physical development. They learn how to keep themselves safe during outdoor play and to take measured risks such as when learning to use ride-on-toys. Children have healthy snacks provided and parents supply their meals. The childminder promotes healthy eating and ensures that children have plenty of fluids. Children's dietary needs are discussed with parents and the childminder respects parent's wishes. Children are encouraged to try fruits that are new to them, which helps them to eat healthily. The childminder records children's daily routine for parents. This ensures they know what their child has eaten and how they have slept. The

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

childminder explains to very young children why she is washing their hands before meals. She reassures them by talking with them when changing their nappy and giving them a favourite toy to hold.

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

The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play, which means they develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of supporting positive behaviour as children develop. Children have regular outings to local places to support them to learn about their local community. The childminder provides a good range of resources, which she uses well overall to promote children's learning. However, there are fewer resources for children to choose from in the garden than indoors. This slightly reduces opportunities to fully support children's learning during outside play. Children's emotional well-being is supported well to enable them to feel safe and secure and to leave their parents confidently. The childminder supports children's individual routines well. She knows their likes, dislikes and their individual interests to support them as they play.

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

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of supporting children when they are ready to learn the skills they need in readiness for going to pre-school and school. She provides a welcoming and homely environment in which children can play. This supports them to feel safe and secure.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements to ensure children are safe and their needs are met well. Children are supervised at all times as they play and on outings. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments. She takes sensible precautions in the home and garden to minimise any hazards to children to help ensure that they are safe as they play. The fire drill is practised with the children so they gain an understanding of what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder is clear about the procedure to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She is keen to undertake further training to enhance her knowledge of caring for children.

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provision

The childminder keeps parents well-informed of her practice by sharing her well documented policies and procedures with them. Contracts are completed with parents. These include the required parental consents. She ensures confidentiality with children's personal records. The childminder monitors the progress children are making to support them with their learning. The progress children are making is discussed regularly with parents. This enables them to be fully involved in their child's learning and development. The childminder has received very positive feedback from parents valuing the care she provides for children in the home and the places that she takes the children. The childminder liaises well with other settings that the children attend to provide a shared approach to children's learning and development and to pass messages on to parents.

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provision

The childminder has high expectations of herself. Through self-evaluation she has identified her strengths and areas for development to enhance the learning environment for children as they make progress and develop. She has attended relevant training to enhance her practice and improve the quality of provision for children. Children are cared for in a very caring environment and the childminder ensures that children's individual needs and routines are met very well.

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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 EY458147 Local authority Devon Inspection number 901186 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

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