Childminder, Out-of school day care in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2015 18 April 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

 Children make rapid progress because the childminder plans very precisely for the individual needs of each child. She provides them with a wealth of opportunities that help them to grow and develop as individuals. This means that she prepares children exceptionally well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She attends regular training and continually updates her policies to ensure rigorous procedures are in place to protect children.  Children are very happy and confident. They flourish in this very welcoming, supportive and caring learning environment. The childminder is very perceptive in her awareness of children's individual needs, and she knows them very well.  The childminder consistently and accurately checks on the progress children make. She regularly gains feedback from parents and other settings so that she can continue to

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This provision is outstanding

provide the best experiences for all children to achieve at the highest levels.  There are highly successful systems to drive improvement through evaluating and monitoring all aspects of the provision. The childminder's consistent reviews of quality and the learning environment, together with improvement plans, ensure that children receive excellent care, learning and play experiences.

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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

 make better use of questioning and discussion to encourage children's thinking and communication skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children in her home and collecting children from school and pre-school.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies, qualification certificates and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents on the day of inspection and through their written comments.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder develops detailed learning programmes for each child based on their learning styles and interests. She closely involves parents and other settings children attend at each stage of children's learning, providing a solid foundation for future progress. The childminder promotes children's communication and language very well. However, at times, the questions she asks do not always encourage detailed responses from children. The childminder ensures children have a very secure understanding of number concepts through practical activities and games. For example, they play skittles, counting how many pins they knock down and helping to add up and write the scores. Children learn while following their interests. They colour and draw characters from their favourite film as well as writing their names, developing their writing skills exceptionally well. The childminder's precise analysis of children's progress means that she identifies

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who attend. This is outstanding

and addresses any gaps in learning effectively so that they make rapid progress.

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outstanding

The childminder builds superb relationships with children and their families. She nurtures every child and values their thoughts and ideas highly. As a result, children settle extremely quickly and are emotionally secure. Children excel in their personal, social and emotional development and, as a result, are inspired to value and respect one another. The childminder significantly extends children's independence and children manage their personal care needs exceptionally well. The childminder promotes children's physical development very well in the well-organised garden and during their walk to and from the local school. The childminder ensures that children learn about road and sun safety. As a result, children show a very strong understanding of how to look after themselves and others.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an outstanding understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Very successful systems help her to monitor the quality of teaching and learning, and to check the progress children make. She has excellent communication with parents and other settings children attend, which promotes children's learning to the highest level. The childminder is highly motivated and professional. She continually explores new initiatives in the early years field and undertakes training to continuously build and develop her provision. For example, she attended a course on encouraging positive behaviour. This had an extremely positive impact on outcomes for children and children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder receives exceptional feedback from parents about the thought and detail that she puts into activities, and how well she supports children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437815 Local authority Devon Inspection number 824296 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Rockbeare, near Exeter. She operates every day before and after school, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder offers 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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