Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2015 19 October 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

 There are effective observation, assessment and planning procedures that the childminder uses effectively to monitor progress. The childminder maintains a clear record of children's development and their next steps. Children make very good progress from their starting points and enjoy learning.  The childminder communicates well with parents. They work closely together to meet children's individual needs and, consequently, children feel safe, happy and secure in her care.  The childminder promotes positive partnerships with staff in other settings that children attend. Arrangements to share relevant information result in a consistent approach and good support to children's learning. This is of particular benefit to children who reach their milestones with ease, due to the increased challenges they receive.  The childminder has a professional approach to her practice, with records and documentation in efficient order. She maintains up-to-date knowledge and awareness

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This provision is good

of childcare matters through relevant training and guidance that enables her to adapt her skills and environment well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides a good range of toys and activities for children, they are sometimes similar in design and purpose, which lessens the opportunities for children to experience sensory play materials and express their own creativity.  The childminder does not always ensure background noise, such as the television, does not distract children's concentration when they play.

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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

 improve children's use of sensory and creative play materials, to help them make independent choices that promote their curiosity and creativity  monitor potential distractions to extend children's ability to concentrate during their activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's records of development and read feedback from parents.  The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor activities.  The inspector checked specific records and documentation.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends a variety of childminder update meetings. She uses information well from a range of topics to develop her practice and secure improvements for children. For example, the childminder was inspired to increase the outdoor resources and activities to support children's mathematical development. The childminder effectively involves parents and children in her self-evaluation procedure. They share ideas about activities that children will enjoy, both with the childminder and at home. This helps to involve parents in their children's learning and to further support development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures that protect children's welfare. Her childcare qualification gives her a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children to provide good support to their learning. For example, she sits at a low table so that babies can reach toys and objects to investigate. At the same time, older children explore mosaic shapes and make pictures. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and encourages them to learn as they play. She promotes colour, number and letter recognition, which builds on children's skills in preparation for school. Children make independent choices and move around the childminder's home with confidence. For instance, they decide to play in the front room with the musical instruments and building bricks. The childminder's effective teaching and sensitive approach develops children's motivation and self-esteem well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents when children first attend, to help her meet their individual needs well. She is attentive to babies and follows their personal routines, which supports them in settling-in. The childminder demonstrates good hygiene practice to protect children's health and risk of cross-infection. For instance, children have individual towels, which they recognise because they hang on pegs with their corresponding photographs. Good use is made of pictures to help younger children choose from the activities available. Children understand the expectations of behaviour and learn how to be safe. For example, the childminder teaches them how and where to cross the road when they are out. Younger children enjoy being with the older children and make friendships. They begin to understand the needs of others and show concern.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good sense of belonging and feel at home. The nurturing childminder effectively supports children's emotional development. This helps children to manage well with change, such as moving on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 154009 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1016543 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Ivybridge, Devon. Care is available to children between 8am and 6pm, during term time and school holidays. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She is accredited to receive early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, 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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