Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 18 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

 Children are happy and eager to learn because they have good, secure relationships with the childminder. For example, they confidently choose favourite storybooks and show affection as they cuddle up to the childminder who reads these to them.  Children's behaviour is good and they are learning to be kind and caring individuals. They play well together and show respect for each other and the childminder. For example, they are encouraged to say 'please' and 'thank you', and share resources.  The childminder develops children's speaking and listening skills effectively through discussion, questioning and exploration of pictures, linking their learning to personal experiences. This means that children are confident communicators and make good progress with their speech and in their interactions.  The childminder manages her provision effectively. She provides a well-organised, welcoming environment, with a good range of resources to support children's learning

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This provision is good

across all areas. Children easily access the resources, which supports their independence in their self-chosen activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children demonstrate an understanding of print as they recognise letters from their names and those of family members. However, the childminder does not always extend this further so that they learn consistently to build on the sounds that letters make, and the recognition of common words.

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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 to extend children's early reading skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the written views of parents, self-evaluation, and policies and training records.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children as they played and in their care routines.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and provides a broad range of activities, which she bases on their interests. This means that children are eager and motivated to learn. Following the last inspection, the childminder now completes regular and accurate observations and assessment, which show that all children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder makes good use of planned activities to promote children's small motor skills and mathematical awareness as they sort and count animals during a sticking activity. Positive praise for children's answers effectively promotes their self-esteem. Children have good opportunities to develop large physical skills outside. They demonstrate spatial awareness and take turns as they enjoy playing with, and exploring, a play tunnel. The childminder has developed very good

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who attend. This is good

relationships with parents and shares information on their children's activities and achievements. This means that they can extend children's skills at home.

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good

Children enjoy their time and play happily in the well-resourced environment. The childminder promotes their self-care skills well so that they learn to use the toilet independently, and help to set the table and pour their drinks at snack time. As a result, children develop the skills and positive attitudes they need to prepare them for the next stage in learning and moving on to school. Children learn to lead a healthy lifestyle, as they are encouraged to drink water, and to wash their hands before snack and after using the toilet. They develop a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe and confidently share an enthusiastic commentary on the illustrated fire drill, which the childminder displays at their height.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes effective use of topics to plan a range of activities that supports children's learning across all areas. She has a positive attitude to training and has recently attended safeguarding, which means that she has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm and provide a safe and secure environment. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify her strengths and areas for development, for example, she intends to introduce the use of 'WOW' stickers, to highlight individual children's achievements and promote their self-esteem. The childminder has addressed a recommendation raised at her last inspection well to share information with other settings that children attend. This promotes consistency and continuity in children's experiences, and prepares them well for future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104325 Local authority Devon Inspection number 839281 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 18 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives with her husband in Awliscombe, near Honiton, East Devon. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder works throughout the year.

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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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