Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2015 20 September 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children have access to well-organised resources. The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment. They are confident, well-motivated and eager to join in the interesting and challenging learning experiences.  The childminder accurately assesses and monitors children's progress. She plans challenging learning experiences that take account of children's individual interests and stage of development. Consequently, all children make rapid progress in their learning.  The childminder knows children very well and is extremely attentive to their individual needs. As a result, children form strong attachments and are settled and secure.  Children develop excellent communication and language skills. The childminder interacts expertly and sensitively, encouraging them to express themselves confidently, and listen to others.  The childminder has developed strong links with other providers, which enriches her

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This provision is outstanding

planning and enables children to benefit from a wide range of exciting learning experiences.  The childminder's continual drive for improvement and ongoing professional development means that she constantly improves her practice to benefit children.

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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

 enhance partnerships with parents further so that they are fully involved in planning activities which support children's next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of children with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written statements.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and expertly supports children's development through play. Assessment and planning are focused to support children's individual needs exceptionally well. The childminder plans a rich range of interesting play experiences, which motivate children to learn. Children were fully involved in acting out a favourite story. This helped them learn about other cultures, counting, sorting and the names of different fruit from around the world. The childminder's enthusiastic interaction engages children exceptionally well. As a result, children become active learners and develop essential skills for future learning. They are very well prepared for the next steps in their development and moving on to school. Overall, the childminder successfully engages parents in children's learning by encouraging them to talk about what children are learning at home. However, she does not fully

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who attend. This is outstanding

involve parents in planning for the next steps in children's learning and development.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. She supports children extremely well and, as a result, children form secure emotional attachments. Children are confident to explore the activities and highly stimulating environment. The excellent range of easily accessible resources enhances opportunities for children to make their own choices about play. The childminder works closely with parents to help children to manage their own behaviour. She recently attended behaviour management training to enhance her practice and uses highly successful strategies to ensure that children behave well. Children are fully involved in choosing and preparing healthy snacks. Consequently, they develop an excellent understanding of healthy eating, and show high levels of confidence and independence. Children have regular opportunities to develop physical skills outdoors.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She uses comprehensive risk assessments to ensure that children are safe and secure in her home and on outings. Self-evaluation is rigorous and the childminder has a clear drive to improve the learning experiences for children and focus on plans for future development. For example, she plans to take part in a quality assurance scheme to further evaluate and develop her practice. There is a strong focus on training and professional development. As a result, children benefit from the childminder's up-to-date knowledge and fresh ideas. Parents comment positively about the childminder, saying that she is caring and professional, and they are happy that their children are in her excellent hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311768 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 834332 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and son in Hooe, Plymouth.

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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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