Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 10 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 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

 Activities largely reflect children's interests and their abilities. Therefore, children are keen and motivated to learn.  The childminder supports children's language and communication skills very well through her positive involvement in their play. She provides them with new vocabulary and asks questions to extend their understanding and make them think.  The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She includes them in discussions about safety, to help them learn how to keep themselves and others safe.  The childminder reviews her practices and seeks feedback from parents to help her make improvements that benefit children's learning.  The childminder provides parents with good information about children's progress and the next steps in their development. This helps to involve them fully in their children's learning.  Children are confident and gain independence in managing their personal care needs.

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This provision is good

They learn how to play well together. This helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the outdoor area to help children to learn more about nature and the world around them.  The childminder has a wide range of resources for children. However, due to the way they are stored, some of these are not easily accessible, which restricts children's choices.

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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 all play areas to help children learn about the natural world  increase opportunities for children to make choices in what they play with by organising resources better so children can see and find what they want independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the provider's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children are busy and happy in their play. The childminder provides a good range of fun activities that target what children need to learn next. For example, children searched excitedly through a tray of shredded paper to find hidden treasure. They talked about the objects they found, confidently using language to express themselves. Children often use numbers and counting during their play. As they made cakes from playdough, they added pretend candles as they decided how old they wanted to be. The childminder praised their counting, questioning how many more or less they needed. This extended children's understanding of mathematics and engaged them in simple calculation. Children enjoy books and stories. They frequently visit the local library and act out favourite stories when they go for walks in the woods. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and plans for their next steps in learning. She shares her records with parents and links

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who attend. This is good

with other settings children attend to exchange information.

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good

Children form a good relationship with the childminder and develop a strong sense of belonging in her home. On the walls of the playroom are photographs of the children as well as posters reflecting the wider world. This helps children to feel valued and to develop a respectful awareness of diversity. The childminder offers children lots of praise and encouragement as they play, increasing their confidence. During games, she teaches children to take turns and share, helping them to learn how to play fairly. The childminder completes risk assessments and continually adapts what she does to help keep children safe. She reviews safety with children, so they understand why they must do some things in a certain way. For example, older children understand the need to keep small toys out of the way of babies to help keep them safe. Children can easily go to the toilet and hand- washing facilities, learning how to take care of themselves through good hygiene routines.

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good

The childminder provides equipment in her garden to enable children to climb, jump and slide. This supports their physical development and well-being as they play in the fresh air.

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provision is good

The childminder has a confident awareness of all the requirements and safeguarding procedures. She updates her child protection training frequently. This helps to ensure she is able to take prompt action to keep children safe and support their welfare. The childminder seeks advice from early years professionals and attends training to help her to improve her practice. She has made changes to improve children's safety on outings and involve parents more in their children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413037 Local authority Devon Inspection number 832050 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Tiverton, Devon. The childminder holds a level 4 childcare qualification. She provides care Monday to Friday, all year around.

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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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