Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2015 15 June 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

 Children engage in a range of interesting activities, which meet their individual needs and interests, and contribute positively towards their continued good progress.  The childminder establishes close and respectful relationships with children. She supports their social, emotional and physical needs well. As a result, children are confident, self-motivated, respectful of others and prepared well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that the settling-in process and daily routines meet each child's individual needs. The childminder and her co- childminder work well to ensure children are emotionally secure and confident.  Established partnership working with parents and other professionals enables the childminder to share purposeful information effectively. This helps her to progress children's learning well and ensures consistency in their care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is keen to improve her professional knowledge and regularly reflects on her practice with her co-childminder. She seeks training and support to improve practice; for example, following recent training on non-verbal communication, she is implementing signing and picture cards with the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully encourage children's discussions and imaginations during their play; for example, to talk about what they create.

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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 during children's play to broaden their discussions and imaginations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her co-childminder with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her co-childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies, qualification certificates and children's learning records.  The inspector spoke to some parents to take account of their views on the day of inspection. The inspector also took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her co-childminder work effectively together and accurately evaluate their provision. They have daily conversations with parents and they reflect regularly on their practice. Children give their opinions on what they like to play with and the childminder works closely with the local authority. As a result, she has made good improvements and has addressed previous recommendations from the last inspection to develop how she tracks children's progress. The childminder understands the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements well. She has a strong safeguarding knowledge and knows how to keep children safe from harm. The childminder keeps up to date with good practice guidance and attends a wide range of relevant training to build on her knowledge. This has a positive impact on the quality of her practice and the new experiences she provides to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and accurately monitors their learning and development with her co-childminder. Assessments are frequent and show the progress children make. This helps her to identify where children may need extra support, so children acquire the skills required for their next stage in learning. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder encourages children to solve problems in their play and be independent learners, for example, when completing puzzles. Children have many opportunities to draw and make marks, and the childminder supports them to learn their colours. Children build towers and the childminder counts with them as they add blocks, which successfully introduces numbers in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder follows supportive care practices that promote children's well-being effectively. Children develop an increasing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They follow effective hygiene routines and the childminder offers gentle reminders about behavioural expectations. Consequently, children behave very well. They develop the independence and social skills they need when they start nursery or school. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with choices throughout the day, which develops children's sense of belonging and helps them to feel valued. Children enjoy time in the garden each day, using balls and the small climbing frame. They go on outings to local parks, where they practise their physical skills using the large play equipment. They learn about the wider community through visits to local groups and the

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Children are ready for their move to school due to the childminder's strong links with other professionals. They enjoy their learning, and are happy and settled.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264003 Local authority Devon Inspection number 833235 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her partner, who is also a registered childminder, and their two children, in the town of Torrington, in Devon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm all year round. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding 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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