Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 11 May 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 childminder has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children. She places the highest emphasis on children's safety and well- being. As a result, children in her care are exceptionally well protected.  The childminder is well qualified and has attended a wealth of relevant training. Alongside this she conducts her own research, and values the support she receives from the local authority advisers. The childminder uses the new skills learnt to inform her practice. She has an excellent understanding of how children learn and the quality of her teaching is outstanding.  The childminder organises her home exceptionally well to provide children with a highly stimulating, exciting learning environment both indoors and outdoors.  Highly positive and trusting partnerships are established with parents. The childminder has open and regular communication with parents. She supports them in being involved

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This provision is outstanding

in their children's learning at every opportunity, and promotes a consistent approach to meeting children's individual needs.  The childminder is passionate about children reaching their full potential and works exceptionally hard to ensure they make optimum progress. She uses her expert knowledge to promote children's learning and development, and is highly successful in ensuring children are ready for school.  The childminder continually reflects on her daily practice to drive improvement. She gives the upmost priority to providing the best possible care and learning experiences for children. The childminder actively seeks the views of the parents and children, valuing their contributions in helping her to continually improve.  The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. Her interactions are extremely warm, gentle and highly responsive.

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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

 continue to enhance the already first-rate practice, for example, by inviting other childminding colleagues to observe practice, and using their feedback to enhance the already excellent provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications, and evidence of the suitability of all adult household members.  The inspector observed planned activities, indoors and outdoors, and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents through questionnaires and letters provided for the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote children's learning through play. This contributes greatly to the exceptional progress they make. In-depth observations and assessments are used to identify children's starting points, ongoing progress and next steps in learning. This ensures that each child is optimally challenged through a rich, varied and imaginative range of exciting activities. The childminder is highly skilled in promoting children's communication and language. She follows children's lead, as they talk about their interests; she listens carefully to them and then sensitively repeats words back to them so they hear the correct pronunciation. She attends training and works closely with other professionals and parents to support children's development in this area. Children are inquisitive and active learners. They show great interest when the large nuts float on top of the water inside the saucepans in the outdoor kitchen. The

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who attend. This is outstanding

childminder provides them with additional resources as they learn which will float or sink. Children eagerly learn new skills. They carefully use a pipette to drip different coloured water into trays, and become excited as the childminder skilfully supports them in making new colours, such as purple and orange.

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outstanding

Children thrive in the childminder's care. She is an outstanding role model, and as a result, children's behaviour is excellent. Very young children invite others into their play and eagerly share resources. Children's independence is fully embedded in daily routines. They help to set the table, prepare meals and snacks, and carefully wash their own hands after using the toilet. Children have excellent opportunities to extend their physical development as the childminder is passionate about outdoor play and the benefits of being outside. Her garden and the local area are very much an extension of her indoor learning environment. The childminder provides children with nutritious, home-made snacks and meals to promote their health. They learn about healthy eating from helping in the garden, planting and growing their own fruit and vegetables. The childminder gives lots of meaningful praise and encouragement, which greatly boosts children's motivation, self-esteem and

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly successful in implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. High priority is given to safeguarding. Robust risk assessments ensure children are able to explore and play within a safe environment at all times. When working with an assistant, the childminder offers extremely good levels of support and coaching, closely monitoring their work to ensure consistency. The childminder regularly shares good practice with other childminders. However, she has not considered other ways to maximise this strong partnership working, for example, by asking childminding colleagues to observe and feedback on her practice so as to build on her already exceptional skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309132 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 861981 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Catterick Garrison. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, term-time only. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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