Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 22 March 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 uses her secure knowledge of how children learn to provide a wide range of interesting activities, which helps children to make good progress.  Children develop mathematical vocabulary because the childminder encourages them to count in their play and introduces mathematical concepts during routines.  Effective teaching ensures children develop new skills, which support them to become ready for the next steps in their learning and starting school.  The childminder takes children on regular outings and they attend toddler groups. This gives children access to a wider range of resources and activities, and encourages them to socialise with others.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning, helping them to promote learning at home. Partnership working with other settings and schools children attend is effective. This shared approach supports children's development and

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This provision is good

well-being, promoting consistency in their care and learning.  The childminder is reflective and regularly reviews her practice through self-evaluation. She consults parents and children to help to identify improvements to the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide examples of letters, words and numbers in the environment and during activities for children to refer to as they play. As a result, children are not able to extend their skills in recognising numerals and print.

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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

 develop the use of print in activities and the environment to further encourage children's interest in literacy and numerals.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an interesting range of activities, which promotes children's development across all areas of learning. She makes regular observations of children as they play in order to assess their needs, which enable her to plan targeted activities. As a result, children are confident and become motivated to learn. For example, children concentrate for long periods as they explore items in a sensory box using tweezers and a variety of scoops. This encourages their curiosity and develops the small muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing. Children have fun with the childminder as they develop their skills in communication and language. They are excited to join in with songs and rhymes, confidently performing the actions and using puppets. The childminder interacts playfully, skillfully repeats what they say and introduces new vocabulary.

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good

Children form strong, affectionate bonds with the childminder. As a result, they are confident and enjoy exploring the activities on offer. The childminder is a good role model and promotes sharing and taking turns. Older children are considerate and caring towards younger children, and they cooperate well during activities. The childminder gathers useful information from parents from the start and has regular conversations with them, so she can follow their children's familiar routines. Parents contribute what children are achieving at home, which helps the childminder plan challenging activities. Children benefit from new play experiences because the childminder updates her knowledge through training and research. For example, children enjoy using new resources which the childminder has developed to encourage them to match groups of objects. This develops their counting skills and understanding of mathematical concepts. Children enjoy healthy snacks and

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good

begin to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder takes them to local parks, beaches and play sessions, where they develop confidence and physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder implements clear policies and procedures. These include those for safeguarding should she have any concerns, to promote children's welfare and safety, which she shares with parents. The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments and takes precautions to keep children safe. Children tidy away toys after playing with them, and understand that this helps them to play safely. The childminder evaluates her practice successfully, meaning she has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection well. She monitors children's progress to identify areas to focus on next. Parents speak highly of the childminder, and appreciate the regular communication she provides about their children's achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117401 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 840118 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She holds a Level 3 qualification in early years childcare and education. The childminder receives funding for two-year-old children.

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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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