Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 5 April 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 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 establishes secure attachments with the children which promotes their emotional well-being and self-confidence effectively. This means that children are happy and settled.  Children develop good communication and language skills, and enjoy learning and exploring new words with the childminder and each other as they play.  The childminder regularly observes and assesses children to build an accurate picture of their development. She uses this to plan interesting activities that build on their skills and interests, which support the next steps in their learning. This ensures that all children make good progress.  Children confidently do things for themselves throughout the daily routine, such as chopping fruit for snacks, dressing themselves and using the toilet facilities. This means that children are becoming independent and confident.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents receive clear information about their children's activities. However, the childminder does not provide many opportunities for them to contribute to children's next steps for learning in the setting and at home.  The childminder does not always seek the views of children to help her identify how she can make changes and improvements to the learning environment.

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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 opportunities for parents to contribute to the planned next steps for children's learning and development to further engage all parents in their children's learning in the setting and at home  provide a broader range of opportunities to enable children to contribute their ideas for improvements and changes to the learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed a sample of relevant paperwork including children's learning records, policies and training records.  The inspector toured the setting, both inside and outside.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She provides a very good range of resources and activities to promote all children's development. For example, she used a craft activity to support younger children's physical development and encourage them to use their senses. Older children used the same activity to explore patterns. The childminder makes good use of planned and unplanned experiences to support children's mathematical understanding. Children counted the number of children present and used this to identify the number of cups and plates needed at snack and mealtimes. This helps them make good progress with developing their counting skills. Effective use is made of technology to support children's interests and promote their enthusiasm for learning. For example, the childminder searched for information on the internet so that children could find out more about

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who attend. This is good

Eskimos and the sound a fire engine makes.

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good

The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. There are good opportunities to be outside and active while playing in the secure garden, or during visits within the local environment, such as the local play areas. At other times, children enjoy moving to music. Children learn about safety and healthy lifestyles as they wear hats to protect them from the sun and they take part in regular fire drills. The childminder routinely praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps them develop confidence in their abilities. The childminder instils good manners and appropriate behaviour boundaries. Children learn to share and take turns. These activities prepare children well for the next steps in their learning. The childminder shares information with other early years settings that children attend, supporting a continuous approach to children's learning. She also prepares children well for their move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a positive attitude to training and she has attended courses on assessment and safeguarding. This training has enabled her to meet the recommendations raised at the last inspection and she now makes accurate assessments of the progress that children are making. She has a good understanding of procedures and her responsibility to safeguard children and protect them from harm. The childminder is committed to promoting high-quality provision for children. She evaluates her provision accurately, identifying key actions to drive improvement. Overall, she has built good relationships with parents. She uses daily discussions and diaries to share information about children's experiences and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119101 Local authority Devon Inspection number 840244 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Honiton, Devon. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Thursday, including before and after school.

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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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