Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 20 May 2010

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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 plans interesting activities that engage the children. This, and good quality teaching, supports children to make good progress. Children are motivated to join in and enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder supports children to develop secure emotional attachments and promotes their personal development well. She fosters warm and sensitive relationships with children, who settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder is a good role model with a calm nature that children respond to positively. Children behave well, have good manners and understand how to share and take turns.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to identify improvements that will benefit children's learning and development. She considers the views of parents and children when making changes to her practice.  Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder gathers information about

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This provision is good

children when they first start. She keeps parents informed of the good ongoing progress their children make. She uses the links she has with other settings children also attend to provide a joined-up approach to learning and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's interest in writing is not always encouraged as well as it could be in some activities.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to extend their literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled some documentation, including policies, qualification certificates and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their comments on recent questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of, and effectively implements, the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this knowledge well to promote children's welfare and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder effectively uses information she gains from other training she attends to enhance activities for children. She regularly networks with other childminders to share information and practice ideas. This helps her to provide interesting learning opportunities for children. The childminder closely monitors the progress of individual children. This means that she can highlight any possible gaps in children's learning and plan appropriate intervention.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She has a good knowledge of children's learning needs and she plans age-appropriate and challenging activities to support children in their learning. Activities are interesting and resources reflect the interest and abilities of all children. Children move around the space available and take charge of their play. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play and they use a range of resources to act out their own experiences, such as cooking meals and washing clothes. The childminder extends children's language development well; for example, she comments on children's play and repeats back clearly what they say. This helps children to gain more confidence in communicating with the childminder and their peers. Children confidently count and discuss shapes as they play, showing strong mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and caring manner. Children develop strong bonds with her, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy, settled and explore the environment confidently. Children grow in independence and learn about the importance of a healthy diet as, for example, they help prepare their own fruit at snack times. The childminder teaches the children about effective hygiene routines, and they are encouraged to be independent in their personal care. This supports children to develop good health and hygiene practices. The childminder helps children to develop their small muscles. For example, children use tweezers in sorting games. They use the childminder's garden as well as go on walks and play in local parks to help encourage their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points and quickly gain the confidence needed to try new experiences. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404198 Local authority Devon Inspection number 831300 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Bideford, in North Devon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round.

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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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