MacFarlane, Natasha Alexandra

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 5 March 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 children are confident and secure in the childminder's home. This is because the childminder knows the children well and meets their needs.  The childminder provides a range of interesting activities that engage children and effectively promote their physical and communication skills.  The childminder praises and acknowledges children's achievements. This promotes their self-esteem and behaviour.  The childminder works closely with parents. As a result, she has a very good understanding of children's health requirements.  The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She uses questions particularly well to help children develop their thinking to retell familiar stories.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables her to promote positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have opportunities to become familiar with numbers indoors and the childminder effectively introduces mathematical concepts into their play. However, for children who learn better outdoors, there are not many opportunities for them to recognise and use numbers.  The childminder gathers a range of information from parents about their child's needs when they first attend. However, this includes little information about their development to help the childminder plan children's learning from the outset.

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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

 obtain more information from parents when children first attend to assess what children can already do and plan their progression from the outset  extend opportunities for children to use numbers in their play, particularly in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at suitable times.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector toured all areas that the children access in the childminder's home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences for children to meet their individual needs and interests. She gathers information predominantly about children's care needs from parents. However, parents are not encouraged to share in detail where children are in their development across the areas of learning, when they first start. Nonetheless, the childminder carries out observations and assessments, which she uses effectively to plan the next steps in each child's learning. This means that children make good progress in their learning and development, which prepares them well for school. Children enjoy pouring and scooping with bubbled water and soil, and transferring to different containers. This helps their physical development and understanding of volume. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills in their play. For example, the childminder regularly encourages

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who attend. This is good

counting. However, she does not provide many opportunities for children to recognise and use numbers in their play, particularly when outdoors.

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good

Children are confident and settle well in the childminder's care. She teaches children to share and take turns through fun and engaging games. The childminder praises and encourages children to have a go and persevere at gaining new skills, such as putting their shoes on the right feet. Her home is arranged to provide children with space to move around safely. The childminder provides a range of resources which are rotated to provide variety. Children regularly play outdoors with a large selection of interesting playthings. These are organised well and invitingly so that children develop their ideas and can move around safely and freely, making choices in their play. Children enjoy nutritious meals and learn about healthy lifestyles as they play. The childminder uses fresh fruit and vegetables to prompt discussions about food. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise.

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provision is good

The childminder is effective in monitoring her assistant to ensure that she is familiar with her policies and planning. This helps them to work together effectively and meet children's needs. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children and knows the process to follow if she has a child protection concern about a child in her care. The childminder makes ongoing risk assessments for her home and outings, enabling children to remain safe while in her care. She works closely with parents to improve her service and identifies areas for further development. The childminder regularly accesses training to develop and improve her practice for the benefit of the children. For example, she has attended training to further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360587 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 828786 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Ernesettle area of Plymouth, Devon. The childminder works Monday to Friday and is in receipt of early education funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She is a qualified nursery nurse and regularly works with an assistant.

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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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