Childminder, Out-of school day care in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 13 March 2012

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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 experienced in childcare and understands how children learn through play. She provides a range of activities that motivate children and help them make good progress.  The childminder's positive interactions with children ensure that they enjoy learning and promote their language development well.  The childminder takes children on regular outings and they meet with other childminders to extend their learning and promote their social skills.  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 has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children to protect them from harm and neglect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children enjoy fresh air and develop good physical skills on outings and in the childminder's garden. However, there are fewer opportunities for them to plant and grow vegetables and find out about the natural world.  Since the previous inspection, the childminder has developed an effective system for self-evaluation. However, she does not consistently consult all parents and use their views to help her improve the service she provides.

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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 children with more opportunities to find out about the natural world  extend self-evaluation by consulting all parents about what can be done to improve the service.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children as they played and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's development records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector read written comments provided by parents and took their views into account.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes children to enable her to assess their progress. She then plans a good balance of activities that interest each child to help them make good progress and prepare them for the move to school. Children are confident and motivated, as they learn through play. They enjoy helping to prepare paints, choosing the colours and brushes they need. They concentrate for long periods, talking about the marks they are making. This develops their creative skills, promotes communication and language development and opportunities to practise early writing. The childminder praises children's efforts during activities and displays their work, which develops their self-esteem. Children enjoy activities such as building towers with bricks, counting as they play. The childminder encourages them to use mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'small' as they compare sizes. As a result, children develop essential skills and become ready for the next steps in

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and arranged so that children have access to a good range of resources. She forms affectionate bonds with the children and provides constant reassurance, promoting their well-being. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to remember to say 'thank you' and behave well. She gathers useful information from parents when children first come. She talks to parents regularly to ensure she can follow their children's familiar routines. This provides consistency of care for children and supports their continued development. The childminder uses research to regularly update her knowledge. As a result, the childminder reviews her practice and children benefit from new play experiences, such as using salt dough for sensory and creative activities. Children enjoy healthy snacks and are physically active. As a result, they begin to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder assesses potential risks in the home, garden and on outings so children can play and learn in safety. She encourages children to tidy away toys after playing with them to prevent accidents and provide them with a sense of responsibility. The childminder's self-evaluation is effective and therefore she has a good capacity for continuous improvement. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning and take swift action. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning, helping them to promote learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117404 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 840119 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the St Budeaux area of Plymouth, Devon. She operates her childcare service between 8am and 6pm every weekday and provides overnight care.

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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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