Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 20 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a good range of activities and learning experiences for children, which helps them to make good progress in all areas of development.  Children confidently undertake self-care tasks throughout the daily routine, such as chopping fruit for snack and dressing themselves, to support their independence.  Children follow hygienic routines, regularly play outside and enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, which effectively promotes their health.  The childminder introduces mathematical language in to children's self-chosen play and adult-led activities, to extend their knowledge of counting, shapes and size.  The childminder uses questioning well to engage children in discussion and develop their thinking skills. Consequently, they communicate confidently and clearly.  Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's gentle reminders about expectations for good behaviour. This means they are learning to share and take

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of some resources limits children's independent and spontaneous choices in their play. There are fewer examples of words, pictures and symbols in the environment, so children learn that print carries meaning.  The childminder does not involve parents more in sharing their views, and helping to shape plans for future development.

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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

 enable all children to make more independent and spontaneous choices in their play, and help them learn that print has meaning by providing more examples of words, pictures and symbols in the environment  provide parents with more opportunities to share their feedback and suggestions for improvement, to further develop practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, such as policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans activities that cover all areas of learning and builds on children's skills and understanding. This helps them to make good progress in their development. For example, she teaches older children about the properties of different shapes during a painting activity. The childminder helps children choose toys and activities from her wide range of resources. However, not all resources are organised effectively, so children can make independent and spontaneous choices to follow and build on their ideas. There are fewer opportunities for children to see purposeful print in the environment. Parents receive detailed daily information regarding their child's care and learning. This means they can extend children's skills at home. The childminder shares information with other early years settings children attend to support complementary learning in different environments.

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good

The childminder establishes warm relationships with children, who settle in quickly and show affection. She routinely praises their efforts and achievements. Consequently, children develop confidence in their abilities and enthusiastically undertake small personal skills. For instance, all children competently use cutlery at mealtimes and put on their shoes to play outdoors. Children behave well because there is little opportunity for them to become bored. For instance, the childminder engages children by singing a nursery rhyme for them to march to the bathroom to wash their hands. The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. She provides nutritious home-cooked food, and takes children to toddler groups and walks around the village. This supports children's physical activity and promotes their health.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She maintains and regularly reviews risk assessments. This helps her to monitor the safety of her premises and any outings they go on to keep children safe. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues that might give cause for concern and what to do to protect children. Both the childminder and her assistant hold appropriate first-aid training to enable them to administer suitable treatment. This all promotes children's health and safety effectively. The childminder is committed to promoting high-quality provision for children. She conducts regular, informal supervision meetings with her assistant. This allows them to review their training needs and adapt the educational programmes to meet children's learning and developmental stages. However, the childminder does not involve parents more to help her securely identify her strengths

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389232 Local authority Devon Inspection number 830185 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and works with an assistant as required, at their home in a rural village location near Chudleigh, Devon. She lives with her partner and three children. Childcare takes place mainly on the ground floor of the premises. Children also have use of an enclosed outdoor play area. The childminder works Monday to Friday all year round.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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