Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2015 1 December 2009

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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

 The enthusiastic and highly motivated childminder understands the importance of using children's interests to promote their learning extremely well. She consistently provides an exemplary variety of stimulating and challenging activities, that promote children's learning through play.  Outstanding assessment systems enable the childminder to have a comprehensive knowledge of children's development and ensure every child makes rapid progress through meticulous planning.  The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding procedures. As a result, she and her co-minder provide a very high quality of care in a homely atmosphere.  Children form exceptional relationships with the childminder. She knows the children very well, which enables them to respond swiftly to their individual needs.  Strong monitoring and self-evaluation systems are in place to maintain high quality care.  Excellent partnerships with parents and other settings enable the extensive sharing of

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This provision is outstanding

information to ensure the childminder meets every child's individual needs.  The childminder attends regular training on a range of topics to help her extend her knowledge. This has included training on the importance on the progress check for two-year-olds, resulting in enhanced parental involvement.

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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 more opportunities to strengthen children's understanding that text carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and interactions both in the garden and in the home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and co-childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies, qualification certificates and children's learning documentation.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments in recent questionnaires.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are enthusiastic and motivated to play and explore. The childminder skilfully observes children, using this information very effectively to plan activities that meet the specific learning needs of children. Her teaching highly motivates children and, consequently, they make rapid progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder and her co-minder pose appropriate questions that support children's reflection and understanding throughout all activities. For example, when children showed an interest in the eclipse, she helped them to make a sun and moon so that they could make their own eclipse. Children excitedly paint their own pictures, constantly having communication with the childminder about what they are doing. The childminder praises children as they finish their pictures. However, she misses the opportunity to invite children to write their own names on their pictures.

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outstanding

The childminder has developed excellent relationships with parents and carers. The childminder gives utmost priority to making sure that she has all the information that she needs to provide outstanding care for each child. As a result, children are extremely confident, happy and relaxed when they come into the setting and throughout the session. Indoor and outdoor areas provide children with lots of opportunities to be physically active, for example, by dancing and playing skittles. The childminder helps children to learn very secure hygiene procedures at meal times and when going to the toilet or wiping their nose. The childminder maximises opportunities to develop children's growing confidence and independence, as they peel their own fruit at snack time. The childminder is exceptionally positive and nurturing, and this ensures children are emotionally ready for their next stage of learning.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She observes and analyses children's progress accurately and with a sharp focus on each child. As a result, she implements an extensive range of experiences that excite and challenge children very successfully. The childminder is highly effective in monitoring children's learning. She meticulously tracks their progress with her co-minder to identify areas where children may need additional support. She builds strong relationships with other early years settings that the children attend. This liaison enables her to effectively plan activities and play opportunities that complement children's learning elsewhere. Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with the care and teaching that their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104761 Local authority Devon Inspection number 839307 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She co-minds with her husband who is also a registered childminder in Westward Ho, Devon.

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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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