Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2015 25 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant work well together to provide very good teaching for children. They meet children's individual needs effectively due to their good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children enjoy learning and develop secure skills, so they are ready for school.  The childminder and her assistant are attentive to children and nurture them. Consequently, children are very happy, content and affectionate. These warm relationships mean that children are secure and behave well.  The childminder demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement. She takes effective steps to develop her professional practice and to increase play experiences for children.  The childminder has effective partnerships that support children's learning and development. She shares relevant information with teachers, other providers and agencies to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a welcoming, secure environment for children. She provides a good range of toys and play materials to suit the ages and abilities of the children. Parents provide very positive feedback about the care given to their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully enable younger children to choose resources to help them understand the choices they can make to develop their interests.  The childminder does not always suggest ideas to parents to link with children's individual learning needs to help involve them further in their children's development.

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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 young children to make choices from the activities and resources available to help them develop their interests  involve parents further in their children's development and activities to fully promote children's individual learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant caring for the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and feedback from parents.  The inspector checked the required certificates and sampled children's development records.  The inspector discussed joint observations on teaching practice with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has completed an early years degree. This has given her a wider knowledge of children's development and how they learn. Consequently, the childminder has improved her planning and provision of activities for different groups of children. The childminder continues to attend and evaluate training, which helps her to further improve her practice. For example, she reviewed the way she teaches children about letters and sounds to make activities more effective. The childminder has addressed previous inspection recommendations by improving partnerships with others. She continues to review and develop her assessment procedures which help her to monitor children's progress well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. She checks that her assistant has a thorough understanding of her policies and procedures, which include child protection. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

childminder provides positive support to her assistant and identifies good practice skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant interact well with children to promote learning. They gently encourage children to try new things and they demonstrate how to do something. For example, they show toddlers how to roll a ball to promote their physical coordination and sense of direction. The childminder sings songs to accompany children using musical instruments. Children have fun as they follow her instructions to shake, shake, shake and then stop, which promotes physical activity and social development. The childminder and her assistant encourage babies and toddlers to repeat words and sounds. They teach basic signs, such as for greetings and good manners. This promotes inclusion and helps all children in their communication and social skills. The childminder has regular discussions with parents, although she does not always suggest activities to support learning at home. The progress checks for two-year-old children provide a clear summary assessment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and keen to investigate toys of their choice. For example, toddlers show interest in the toy cash till as they press buttons, then open and close the drawer. Toddlers undress favourite dolls and sit them on a toy potty, which shows their developing understanding of personal care routines. The childminder and her assistant provide consistent routines, so children are content and secure. Babies and young children show pleasure as they sit at the table together to eat, which encourages good social skills. They laugh with delight as they play a game with the assistant and then have a group hug. Children benefit from frequent outings which provide physical and social play opportunities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They all make very good progress in their social and emotional development and gain good skills to prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233869 Local authority Devon Inspection number 837106 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Ivybridge, Devon. Care is available to children each weekday during term times and school holidays. The childminder employs an assistant to help her care for the children. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds Early Years Teacher Status.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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