Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2015 11 January 2010

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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 help children to make good progress.  The childminder's effective teaching ensures children develop new skills, which support them to become ready for the next steps in their learning and starting school.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.  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 child'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 well-being, promoting consistency in their care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is reflective and regularly reviews her practice. 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 extend opportunities for children to use their senses to explore, for example, sand, water and compost when they choose to play outdoors.  The childminder displays posters so that children begin to understand that print carries meaning. However, she does not use labeling more widely to extend this, for example, on resource boxes, to reinforce children's learning and early reading skills.

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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 opportunities for children use their senses to explore, particularly when outdoors  make better use of labelling with words and pictures to help children develop early reading skills.

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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 planning and children's assessment records, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's development across all areas of learning during activities and routines. She makes regular observations of children as they play in order to assess their needs, which enables her to plan interesting activities. As a result, children are confident and become motivated to learn. For example, children enjoy threading, using a range of different materials and concentrate for long periods. This develops the small muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing, and encourages their curiosity. 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. The childminder interacts playfully, repeating what they say and introducing new vocabulary. She praises children's efforts during activities, which develops their self-esteem.

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good

The childminder forms strong, affectionate bonds with the children. 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. The childminder updates her knowledge through training and research, and meets with other childminders for mutual support. As a result, the childminder reviews her practice and children benefit from new play experiences. Children enjoy healthy snacks and home cooked, nutritious meals. The childminder ensures that children are physically active and they begin to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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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 positive 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, and she has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection well. She monitors children's progress to identify areas to focus on next to address any gaps in their learning. Parents speak highly of the childminder, and appreciate her commitment and support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311322 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 827990 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in a residential area of Plymouth, and operates flexible hours throughout the year. The childminder holds a degree in Social Policy.

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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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