Murphy, Lindsey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 22 May 2012

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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 monitors children's learning exceptionally well and this contributes to children making strong progress in their development.  The childminder develops excellent partnerships with parents. She works extremely well with them to ensure that she meets children's individual welfare and learning needs.  The childminder ensures that children's safety is of the utmost importance. She implements highly effective practices to ensure children are safe and secure.  The childminder is passionate about improving her knowledge and practice. She uses well-focused self-evaluation to maintain continuous improvement and ensure children flourish in the environment.  The childminder provides a challenging educational programme with rich and stimulating experiences for children.  The childminder is an excellent role model, helping children to build their confidence and make their own decisions.  Children have excellent opportunities to develop their early reading skills and become

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This provision is outstanding

familiar with words and letters as they play inside. However, there are not as many opportunities to become familiar with words and letters when playing outside.

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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

 enhance the outside area further with more opportunities for children to see written words to further develop their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children, inside and outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector gained written views from parents about the childminder and her provision.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, and a sample of children's assessments.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptional range of activities for the children in her care. Her high-quality provision means children make rapid progress towards the next stage in their learning. For example, through a planned activity children learnt to recognise different letters made of coloured ice. The childminder has high expectations for children and supports them to reach their full potential in all activities. She has a wealth of knowledge and reflects this in the quality of her teaching. She encourages children to think for themselves and talks with them about past experiences, such as the trip to the aquarium. The childminder caters for children's individual interests and actively involves parents in their learning. For example, parents bring in resources to help create an even more exciting role play area. Children's assessment is extremely accurate and is monitored rigorously. This enables the childminder to identify children's needs and provide activities

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outstanding

The childminder is enthusiastic and extremely caring. The children thoroughly enjoy her company and they have lots of fun together. The childminder creates a completely child- orientated and highly stimulating environment where children develop a sense of belonging. Children's behaviour is excellent and they learn how to play cooperatively together. The childminder's excellent approach to healthy eating means children develop an understanding of nutritious foods. For example, children select healthy foods from a menu, then wash and prepare for their snack. They also grow vegetables outside. The childminder has strong links with local schools and other outside agencies. She ensures accurate information is shared with other professionals. This supports children's well-being and development and ensures children's move to school is smooth.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder meets the welfare and learning requirements to an extremely high standard. She has a strong understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to protect children from harm. She uses effective risk assessments to make sure her home is secure and ensure children's safety. The childminder shares her policies with parents and keeps them well informed of her practice. The childminder is highly reflective. She rigorously reviews her practice and attends training to extend her skills and knowledge. Following an outdoor learning course, the childminder took children for a trip where they collected clay and made models. Children benefit from these enriching activities. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder and the provision of a wonderful place for children to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437340 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 824253 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Plymouth, Devon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm. The childminder has a level 6 qualification.

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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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