Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 4 April 2011

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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 clean, warm and homely environment, where children feel safe and secure and they learn through interesting play activities.  The childminder forms positive relationships with children. This means they develop confidence and make good progress.  The childminder has good working relationships with parents. As a result, children receive consistent care and learning routines when at home or with the childminder.  The childminder teaches children to be interested in books. This helps them to understand print carries meaning and prepares them well for reading at school.  Children develop good communication skills. The childminder talks to them frequently and asks questions which extend their thinking.  The childminder has a range of written policies and procedures, which underpin her childminding practice effectively. She updates these annually to keep up to date and shares these with parents. This helps parents to understand how she manages her

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This provision is good

practice and their responsibilities, such as with regard to child sickness and promoting learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to have a go at making marks and trying out their early writing skills as they play.  The childminder misses chances at mealtimes to develop children's social skills.

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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

 provide a range of implements and materials for children to have a go at marking marks, learn to form letters and numbers, and practice these early skills in practical activities such as their pretend role-play  improve children's social skills at mealtimes by teaching children to sit appropriately as they eat and to join in conversations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing with activities they have chosen independently and some chosen by the childminder.  The inspector toured parts of the house used for childminding purposes, and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available for children's use..  The inspector held discussions with the childminder that included how children's abilities are assessed and their progress planned, how children's language, literacy and independence are promoted, methods for evaluating her practice and plans for improvement.  The inspector considered the views of parents by reading references written by them for inspection purposes.  The inspector read a sample of documents written by the childminder, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning and development information, and discussed these with her.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She gathers relevant information before they attend to help her develop plans that focus on their individual abilities and interests. This means children start to learn immediately. The childminder works closely with parents to set realistic learning targets for children. This helps children progress onto the next stage in their development swiftly. Resources are organised well. Children select their favourite things to play with because they can reach them independently. This appeals to children's natural curiosity and they learn to form different interests. However, the childminder does not provide a range of writing materials and implements for children's use as they play, to help them gain the widest range of skills ready for the next stage in learning.

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good

Children are happy and well settled. This is because the childminder supports their emotional development well. The childminder is a good role model, which encourages children to be considerate to each other, for example, by taking turns. The childminder keeps alert for chances to broaden children's learning. For example, when visiting new places she asks them questions that help them to think including about possible dangers. This teaches children to be independent and to behave appropriately in different environments. The childminder teaches children well about healthy lifestyles. She provides an array of fruit to encourage children to try new tastes. She discusses lunch-box contents with parents to encourage healthy options for lunch. Furthermore, she supports children's physical development with frequent outings to play centres or local parks where children can run and develop physical skills freely and safely. Children behave well; however,

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good

during mealtimes the childminder does not insist that children sit down to eat when asked. This does not encourage social mealtimes and conversations.

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provision is good

The childminder understands and implements her responsibilities well. Since her last inspection, she has made useful improvements to her practice, including developing methods to check children's progress. She now knows children's individual needs well and links these to the activities she provides. The childminder has a good procedure to help identify strengths and areas for development in her practice. This ensures she offers a broad range of experiences. The childminder has gained a relevant qualification, which has helped her to consider alternative ways to support children's learning. For example, she provides more games indoors, including playing with a balloon, to support physical development. The childminder safeguards children effectively and protects their welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344928 Local authority Devon Inspection number 835093 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She offers care every day from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except Fridays and public holidays.

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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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