Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/01/2015 02/05/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 has a good rapport with the children, which helps them to feel happy and safe.  The childminder has a good partnership with other early years settings children attend, which helps to provide a shared approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder takes effective precautions in the home to provide a safe environment for children to play.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities and outings, which helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not successfully encourage parents to share their children's achievements at home, so she can build on what they are learning when they are not in her care.  Children do not always have easy access to resources to help them to develop their early writing skills as they play.

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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.  The inspector engaged in conversations with the childminder at convenient times.

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Inspection activities

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

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her partner and her son in Kingsteignton, Devon. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Children have use of the ground floor of the home and there is a garden for outside play. The childminder is currently caring for four children in the early years age group at various times in the week. She is also able to offer overnight care. The childminder attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local park and library.

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

 encourage parents to share their children's achievements at home, to provide a more shared approach to their learning and development

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

 extend the range of resources available to children, to develop their early writing skills as they play.

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who attend

Children are very happy and confidently choose what they want to do and play with. The childminder provides children with a good range of toys and resources to choose from. However, they do not always have resources to help them to develop their early writing skills during their free play, for example role play. The childminder interacts well with children during their imaginative play. She sits alongside them, promoting their developing language and giving encouragement. This helps to build their self-esteem, and gives them confidence to express themselves and talk about what they are doing.

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who attend

The childminder celebrates festivals with the children throughout the year, to help them to learn about the wider world and diversity. Children have regular outings to places of interest, such as the aquarium and to see animals. This helps them to learn about nature and wildlife. The childminder takes the children to the library to choose books and they enjoy listening to stories, which helps to develop their early reading skills. The children enjoy looking at their learning journals, recalling what they have been doing and places they have visited.

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who attend

Children learn problem solving by completing puzzles. As they successfully fit the pieces together, the childminder encourages the children to name the different fruits and talk about their colours. The childminder plans craft activities to enable children to develop their creativity. She encourages them to use their own ideas as they choose from a good range of resources to make pictures. She also uses these opportunities to extend children's learning in other areas, for example to hear and use numbers as they count. Children enjoy making treasure basket with items they have collected when out walking.

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who attend

The childminder has spent time developing her systems for assessing children's progress, and uses this information to plan a broad range of activities. Children have well- documented learning journals that include observations, photographs, the progress they are making and their next steps in learning. Observations and assessments are clearly linked to the areas of learning. Consequently, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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

Children are happy and settled, and are familiar with the routine for the day. The childminder teaches children to be safe when out walking and helps them to learn about 'stranger danger'. She gives children consistent praise and encouragement. Consequently, children behave very well and play cooperatively with their friends, learning to share and take turns. The childminder teaches children good social skills during their imaginative play, for example reminding them to say 'please' and 'thank you' when playing shops.

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

The childminder encourages children to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children play in the fresh air each day and have visits to the park, where they have plenty of space to run and explore. The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices through daily routines. Children confidently blow their nose and dispose of their tissues appropriately. The childminder is flexible with meal arrangements to respect parents' wishes.

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

The childminder takes children to local groups. This gives them the opportunity to make new friends and helps to develop their confidence to play in new environments. The childminder meets up with other childminders and the children they are caring for. This helps the children to make friends in preparation for starting pre-school and school.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She effectively plans a broad range of activities and outings based on children's individual interests. The childminder supervises children at all times and ensures they are safe in her care. She undertakes risk assessments in her home and takes appropriate action to provide a safe environment for children to play. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation and is clear of the procedure to follow in the event of a child protection concern, to protect children's welfare.

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provision

The childminder keeps parents well informed about how their child has been and what they have been doing, through discussions and a daily diary. She shares her policies and procedures with parents so they are aware of her responsibilities. She also completes contracts with parents so there is a clear agreement about the care she is providing. She has received positive feedback from parents, who say that they value the care she provides. The childminder has developed a successful partnership with other early years settings children attend, to promote a shared approach to children's learning and development. However, she has been less successful in encouraging parents to share their child's achievements at home, to build on what children are learning when they are not in her care.

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provision

The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection to improve outcomes for children. This means that children's progress is successfully monitored and recorded, to plan successfully for their next steps in their learning and development. The fire drill is practised with the children so they learn from a young age what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder has added to her toys that reflect diversity, so that children are able to learn about people's differences and similarities as they play. The childminder evaluates her practice successfully to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. Consequently, she is able to monitor her provision and drive improvement.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY417912 Local authority Devon Inspection number 845202 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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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