Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 20 January 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Children enjoy the wide variety of interesting experiences the childminder plans for them. This supports their development well and they make good progress in all areas of learning in preparation for their move to school.  Children are extremely happy and well settled in the childminder's care. She fosters exceptionally warm, trusting and respectful relationships with them, which effectively promotes their personal and social development.  The childminder has a strong commitment to safeguarding children. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of child protection concerns.  The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to participate in small tasks where they learn to take care of some of their own care needs. As a result, children develop the confidence to have a go, which supports their growing independence.  The childminder provides a secure environment for children to play and learn. She

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This provision is good

regularly reviews her thorough risk assessments of her home and planned outings to help keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to see written words and symbols in their learning environment or during activities to promote their early reading skills further.  Although children enjoy activities in the garden, the childminder does not provide a wider range of resources to encourage their early writing skills and imaginative play.

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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 more opportunities for children to see written words and symbols in the environment to help extend their early reading skills  extend opportunities outdoors for children to play imaginatively and practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and children's learning, and the resources available.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, policies and risk assessments.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is fully aware of the individual needs of the children in her care and plans activities that interest and stimulate children. She extends their learning through routine discussion. For example, she encourages a younger child to explore the texture of pasta, and challenges an older child to count. This helps all children make good progress in their learning. The childminder works closely with parents and other settings children attend, which ensures continuity for children to meet their needs. However, there are sometimes fewer opportunities for children to understand the significance of written words during their play and in the environment to extend their early reading skills. The childminder routinely speaks to children so they hear the correct pronunciation of sounds. She makes good use of questioning and responds well to their responses. Consequently, children are confident communicators. The outdoor play area does not always contain a broad range of

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who attend. This is good

resources to encourage children's imaginative play and exploration of early writing and marks using different resources.

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outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model to the children. She is extremely calm and enthusiastic, and responds very well to their needs. Children respond extremely positively when the childminder celebrates their efforts and achievements, such as when requesting 'high fives', which builds their self-esteem exceptionally well. The childminder expertly encourages children to be considerate towards one another and to use good manners. This successfully extends their personal, social and emotional development. Children are physically active during outings and when playing in the garden, which promotes healthy lifestyles. The childminder involves children in regular fire drills and teaches them about road safety, such as the need to wait for her at the end of the garden before going to the car. This means they gain a strong understanding of how to manage their own safety.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She closely monitors children's learning to ensure that they all make good progress. The childminder keeps up to date with legislation and shares good practice ideas with other childcare providers during regular network meetings. For instance, how best to promote and support children's understanding of healthy diets. This develops the childminder's knowledge and skills further to improve her practice for the benefit of the children. Effective self-evaluation systems allow the childminder to identify and address areas for development, for example, to provide gardening activities to extend children's understanding of the natural world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338409 Local authority Devon Inspection number 834890 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her husband, two children and a friend in Exmouth, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The childminder drives to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7pm all year round, including weekends when requested. The childminder provides free early years education to two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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