Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 12 October 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. This, combined with her observations and assessments, helps her to provide a wide range of activities, so children make good progress.  Effective teaching ensures children develop new skills, which are essential for their learning and development.  The childminder interacts positively with children and supports their development of communication and language well.  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. As a result, children develop key skills for their future learning and starting school.  The childminder implements clear policies and procedures to promote children's welfare and safety, including those for safeguarding, which she shares with parents.  Partnership working with other settings and schools children attend is effective and

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This provision is good

promotes consistency of care and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes directs creative activities too much. Consequently, children do not have opportunities to explore and experiment to extend their creative skills.  The childminder does not always encourage children to help prepare snacks to develop their physical skills and independence further.

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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

 give children more time to experiment and explore during creative activities  extend opportunities for children's increasing independence and skills during routines.

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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 spoken to on the day and in written letters and cards.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy a good range of activities with the childminder, which promote their development across all areas of learning. Regular observations of children as they play, help the childminder to assess children's needsand to plan interesting activities which motivate children to learn. The childminder encourages children to count during activities and routines. She helps them to talk about and compare different shapes and sizes. For example, children talk about using longer or shorter pieces of track when they play with toy cars. As a result, they develop an understanding of mathematical concepts in meaningful situations that extend their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children to persevere with activities and praises their efforts. This builds their self-esteem and they become confident learners.

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good

The childminder forms warm, affectionate bonds with the children. She is an effective role model and clearly explains her expectations and boundaries. As a result, children behave well and are considerate to others. The childminder gathers useful information from parents from the start, and has regular conversations with them so that she can follow children's interests and familiar routines. This consistent approach supports children's learning and development. The childminder's home is welcoming with a good range of resources which children can access for themselves, helping them to make choices during play. Children develop healthy lifestyles because they enjoy healthy snacks and are physically active. The childminder takes them to local parks and beaches, where they have plenty of opportunities for climbing and running. Children enjoy playing in a secure and well-equipped garden area where they can explore and find out about the natural world.

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provision is good

The childminder takes necessary precautions to keep children safe and completes comprehensive risk assessments. Children understand the need to tidy away toys after playing with them to help them to play safely. The childminder is reflective and consults parents and children about how she can make improvements to the service she provides. She has addressed recommendations from previous inspections to improve children's sensory play and outdoor learning. The childminder meets with other childminders to share ideas and update her knowledge. Children benefit from exploring sensory resources and activities because the childminder researches fresh approaches to learning. Parents appreciate the care their children receive. They comment that they feel supported by the childminder and their children enjoy being part of her family.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117439 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 840121 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the city of Plymouth. Children attend each weekday from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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