Lomas,Clare

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 20 September 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

 The childminder promotes children's safety effectively. She has a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of concerns relating to children's welfare.  Children develop warm relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder regularly introduces mathematical concepts into children's play to support their understanding of number, counting and shape.  Children are extremely well settled and highly confident because the childminder frequently and positively praises their efforts and achievements.  The childminder regularly completes additional training to develop her professional development and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She clearly and consistently reminds children of the boundaries so that they understand her expectations. Consequently, all children behave very well and show strong care and consideration for others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children's participation in discussion further by asking for their thoughts and ideas to extend their thinking skills.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of daily routines to provide additional challenge to extend children's learning further, such as including children in the preparation of meals and snack time.

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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

 extend the use of questioning to develop children's thinking skills further  provide additional opportunities to challenge children in between planned activities to develop their skills in different situations, including during snack and mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play activities, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's development records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector checked the safety and suitability of the premises.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans interesting activities that engage children and build on their current skills and understanding. For example, she encourages an older child to mix paints to form new colours while supporting a younger child to recognise basic colours. In particular, the childminder provides strong support for children with delays in their development, seeking advice from external professionals and providing support to parents. The childminder monitors children's progress using a new system that accurately tracks their achievements. As a result, she quickly identifies and addresses any gaps in learning, helping children to make good progress. The childminder does not consistently provide additional challenge during mealtimes or by asking more questions that start with 'why' and 'how' to extend children's learning further. The childminder works closely with parents to inform them about their children's learning. This provides children with continuity in

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who attend. This is good

their learning between home and the childminder.

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outstanding

Children feel extremely safe and secure in the childminder's home. They explore the high- quality resources with great enthusiasm and use their imaginations vividly. The childminder successfully helps children learn about body parts and their good health by encouraging their role play. For example, as they care for their 'sick' soft toys, she skilfully prompts them to consider which equipment will monitor and treat their illnesses. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence extremely well. For instance, she shows them how to use tools to make marks with play dough and then allows them to try for themselves. This successfully develops children's interests and enthusiasm to try new things. Children grow vegetables and bounce enthusiastically on the trampoline, helping them to gain an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. These activities and the childminder's skilful input effectively support

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outstanding

children's physical, personal, social and emotional skills in preparation for the move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities. She reviews her risk assessments regularly to identify whether she needs to make changes to her routines or environment to keep children safe. Children regularly participate in fire drills so they know how to leave the premises safely. The childminder continues to work on improving her skills through attending training. She has recently learnt about children's different learning preferences and intends to share this with parents, as well as provide additional support for individual children's ways of preferred learning. The childminder evaluates her practice well, which enables her to recognise and address areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427199 Local authority Devon Inspection number 823303 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and two children in Exmouth, Devon. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, and overnight when required. She provides funded 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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