Childminder in Torbay

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2015 21 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

 Children enjoy a wide range of experiences, which the childminder provides through an equal balance of organised activities and those children choose independently.  Teaching is consistently strong, and children are making good progress. The childminder establishes close links with parents, other providers and settings children attend and works in partnership to support their care and learning needs effectively.  Children learn to be considerate towards others. For example, they bring drinks over for each other and praise each other's artwork.  The childminder continually keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, for example, building her skills to improve the ways she communicates with all children.  The childminder reflects well and has a good understanding of her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children and uses these to make plans for improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently reinforce good manners at mealtimes to improve children's social skills.  Children cannot always reach different toys and resources that help to build their imaginary games further.

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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 all children's understanding of social skills and expectations at mealtimes  organise resources more effectively so that children can make more independent choices in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing games with each other and with the childminder.  The inspector toured parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector considered the views of parents through letters and held some conversations with children during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she manages her practice and organises activities for children.  The inspector sampled a range of documents including children's records and the safeguarding policy.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder meets all the requirements. She has successfully made improvements to her practice, such as strengthening partnerships with other settings. She monitors children's development and learning effectively. She tracks their achievements to ensure they make good progress across all areas of learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently identifies signs and symptoms that may indicate children's welfare is at risk. She has a comprehensive understanding of procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She teaches children different ways to protect themselves, such as being in sight of the childminder at all times, and to be careful who they talk to when outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses a range of skills that encourage children to become confident and independent learners. She is a good role model, and demonstrates how to complete tasks, such as drawing around feet, encouraging children to join in and to continue independently. Children confidently choose to play with a range of resources which reflects their interests, which the childminder prepares every morning. Children make sense of the world around them. For example, they play with toy garages and pretend to put fuel into cars. Children develop good communication skills. The childminder builds on these skills as she encourages conversation and talks to them about events in their lives. Children begin to learn how to follow instructions, such as helping the childminder to tidy away resources to make space for larger activities. This prepares them well for their later stages of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms positive and warm relationships with children. They listen to her and respond well to her interactions. She praises their achievements, for example, as they use chalk to draw on different surfaces and materials. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. Children are independent. They keenly explore and move around the childminder's home to engage with activities. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She deals with incidents calming but firmly. She shares her methods with parents, helping to ensure children receive consistent expectations. Through a variety of activities children learn to take care of their bodies, and develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They become confident in their personal care and have frequent opportunities to play outside to develop their control and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy. They enjoy a wide range of activities that engages and encourages them to build skills across all areas of learning. Children are motivated and curious. As a result, children prepare well for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253786 Local authority Torbay Inspection number 833076 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Paignton, Devon. She offers care every day from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except public holidays. The childminder receives funding for early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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