Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 24 October 2014

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The provider knows how to assess children's achievements to identify their progress. Records show that children generally make steady progress. However, the provider does not ensure that planned activities offer a good level of challenge for all children. Therefore, children do not make as much progress as they could.  Parents do not receive regular updates regarding their children's progress and next steps for their development to enable them to provide consistent learning opportunities at home. Similarly, information sharing with other settings does not focus on children's ongoing progress.  The provider offers some support to staff to discuss day-to-day issues. However, she does not provide opportunities for them to improve their personal effectiveness. As a result, the team lacks confidence and inspiration to implement new ideas and make changes to routines and procedures.  The provider sets out a broad range of resources that can be used to promote all areas

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The provision does not meet requirements

of learning.  The provider recognises the importance of forming strong relationships with children to make them feel welcome and valued. This supports children's personal, social and emotional development.  The provider understands the importance of supporting children to become independent in their self-care, in preparation for the move to school.  Safeguarding is effective. The provider is aware of child protection issues and has an appropriate understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of safeguarding concerns.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop planning systems to ensure activities link closely to children's individual next steps to provide challenge that helps them build upon their current skills and understanding 21/10/2015

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Due Date

 improve partnerships with parents and other settings by regularly sharing detailed information regarding children's development to support them to extend children's learning 04/11/2015

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Due Date

 implement regular supervision meetings with staff to provide support and coaching to improve their personal effectiveness and the overall quality of the setting. 02/12/2015

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, including for children of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documents and discussed her procedures for keeping children safe and healthy.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding, together with the resources and equipment available for childminding purposes.  The inspector and childminder discussed how the childminder intends to manage children's behaviour and establish positive relationships with them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104388 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1027020 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Bere Alston, near Tavistock, Devon. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm each weekday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She employs five part-time staff. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and one member of staff holds a relevant qualification at level 2. The childminder can receive government funding to offer free early education places to children aged three and four years.

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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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Telephone number

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