Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2015 17 December 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 organises a good range of planned activities for children, which supports their learning well.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.  The childminder ensures robust safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented. As a result, children are well protected and safe.  The childminder develops positive relationships with the children. This helps them to feel safe and form strong attachments. Consequently, children are emotionally secure and the childminder effectively supports their well-being.  The childminder is reflective. She identifies her strengths and weaknesses and makes plans to improve her already good practice to ensure the best outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are well established. Parents and the childminder work together very well to meet all children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use questioning well to extend children's thinking skills and learning further.  Children do not always help the childminder to prepare their snacks so that they become more independent at meal times.

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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

 make better use of questioning to extend children's thinking and learning, and build on what they already know  include children in the preparation of mealtimes to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's documentation including policies, qualification certificates, children's learning records and communication books with other settings.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is actively involved in children's play and uses good teaching methods. This ensures children make good progress. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills by talking to them as they play. She uses clear, simple words and short sentences, and effectively models language for the younger children. As a result, children develop a good vocabulary because the childminder promotes their early conversational skills. However, the childminder does not always question children during their discussions to extend their thinking skills further and build on what they already know. Children fully engage in activities and the childminder supports them well. They enjoy using play dough and exploring sand, glitter and water. Records of children's learning show how they make progress in key areas of learning. Parents share information about children's learning at home, supporting a collaborative approach to helping children

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who attend. This is good

to develop key skills for future learning.

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good

The childminder regularly reviews potential risks to children and makes sure her home is safe and secure, creating a home-from-home environment for them. Children have positive relationships with the childminder; her praise and encouragement support their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles by helping them to choose healthy snacks. However, she does not include the children in helping to prepare their snack and develop their independence further. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups or play dates with other local childminders, which allow them to socialise and develop the skills they will need for their eventual move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of how to promote children's learning and development, and how to keep children safe. She shares good practice with other childminders and accesses training to improve her knowledge. This has allowed her to address previous recommendations successfully and use her skills to deliver good quality provision for children and their parents. Effective planning and assessment mean children enjoy a high standard of care and learning that promote their well-being and development. The childminder evaluates her practice and seeks the views of children and parents to ensure her provision effectively meets their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104742 Local authority Devon Inspection number 835715 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Bideford in North Devon with her husband.

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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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