Blackburn, Deborah Ellen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2015 8 February 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 is well qualified and has a strong knowledge of how children learn. She provides a wide range of exciting 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 enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promote their good health. They learn to follow good hygiene routines and develop independence.  Children enjoy socialising with others at toddler groups. This gives them access to a wider range of resources and activities.  Partnerships working with other settings and schools children attend are effective. This shared approach supports children's development and well-being, promoting consistency in their care and learning.  The childminder is reflective and regularly reviews her practice. She consults parents

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This provision is good

and children to help to identify improvements to the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to see and recognise signs and familiar words in the environment to develop their early reading skills.  Overall, children are physically active, particularly on outings. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to develop their coordination and physical skills, for example by using scooters and bikes.

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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 the learning environment for children to see and use, to promote their early reading skills  extend opportunities for children to develop their coordination and physical skills outdoors.

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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 records, 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 interacts very positively with children, developing their communication and language skills well, which are vital to their future learning. She makes regular observations of children's learning to assess their needs, which enables her to plan activities to meet their individual needs. The childminder promotes children's development across all areas of learning during activities and routines, so children are confident and become motivated to learn. For example, children concentrate for long periods as they enjoy using a range of scoops and funnels to fill containers with dried couscous. This develops the small muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing, and encourages their curiosity. The childminder encourages children to count as they play, and compare capacity and sizes to develop their mathematical language. She displays children's creative work and praises their efforts during activities, which develops their self-esteem.

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good

The strong, affectionate bonds the childminder forms with the children ensure they are relaxed and self-assured during play. As a result, they confidently enjoy exploring the activities on offer. The childminder promotes taking turns and sharing effectively, and children cooperate during activities. The childminder gets to know children and families well, gathering useful information from parents from the start. She has regular conversations with them, so she can follow their children's familiar routines, providing consistency of care. The childminder meets with other childminders for mutual support and updates her knowledge. For example, she has strengthened her practice with two- year-old children following training. The childminder ensures children enjoy healthy snacks and they begin to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder implements clear policies and procedures to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. These include those for safeguarding, should she have any concerns, to promote children's welfare and safety, which she shares with parents. Comprehensive risk assessments and positive precautions ensure children are safe and secure. Children develop a sense of responsibility and an awareness of playing safely because the childminder encourages them to tidy away toys after playing with them. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify areas for support and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder has addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection well to improve the service she provides. She keeps parents well informed about their children's learning, helping them to promote learning at home. Parents feel supported by the childminder and comment that they appreciate her care and

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398968 Local authority Devon Inspection number 830935 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Ivybridge, Devon. She operates flexible hours throughout the year and provides overnight care. The childminder holds a degree in English and a Level 3 diploma in home-based childcare.

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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

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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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