Leaman, Sarah Hilary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 20 June 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not obtain written consent from parents and/or carers before giving medication, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not always offer the best possible support for children to explore resources and activities to promote their creative ideas.  Although the childminder has made links with some other settings children attend, she does not fully share information with them all about the children's progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder builds warm and trusting relationships with the children. The children demonstrate a good sense of security and develop the skills they need for their next stages in learning.  Teaching is good, as the childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn. Children progress well in their development and are interested in learning.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment. She effectively risk assesses her home and is vigilant on outings to help children remain safe while in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 obtain prior written consent from parents and/or carers before administering medication to a child. 23/01/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen opportunities for younger children to explore creative resources as they develop their senses  improve arrangements to share information with other settings that children attend, to ensure a joined-up approach to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning in the indoor and outdoor areas.  The inspector looked at a sample of records and discussed planning, children's assessments and their welfare.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. Overall, the childminder has a suitable understanding of her responsibilities to promote children's safety and well-being. However, she does not have fully secure procedures for administering medication. She maintains a record of medication administered, but does not routinely obtain prior written consent from parents and/or carers, as required. The childminder's self-reflection highlights areas of her strengths and weaknesses. She attends training to extend her knowledge and skills. For instance, she makes good use of knowledge gained from completing a recognised childcare qualification to improve the outcomes for children. Partnerships with parents are effective in promoting continuity of care. However, the childminder is not always fully effective in sharing information about children's learning and progress with all settings children attend, to ensure a consistent approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately tracks children's progress and identifies clearly how they are developing. She plans activities flexibly to support their learning across all areas. Children make good progress. They are happy and enjoy the childminder's interactions. For example, the childminder motivates children's efforts through praise and encouragement. Babies gain confidence to stand and move around the furniture as they become mobile. The childminder promotes children's language well. For example, she talks to children about what is happening and introduces new words. Babies enthusiastically engage in games, such as peek-a-boo, and laugh and chuckle in response. Children are inquisitive as they develop new skills and explore sensory toys and sounds. Opportunities to explore creative materials are less well-planned.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder obtains helpful information from the start about children's individual needs. Children are settled and happy. The positive relationships they maintain help to support their emotional well-being. The childminder organises her home well to enable children to become independent learners. They select resources, eagerly explore and investigate, and confidently move around the play areas. Overall, the childminder meets the children's care needs despite the weakness in the administration of medicines. Children develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle and learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder provides healthy snacks, promotes exercise in the fresh air and helps children learn safe practices outdoors, such as crossing the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for moving on to school. They develop personally and socially, and form strong attachments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104470 Local authority Devon Inspection number 839292 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Abbotskerswell, in Newton Abbott, Devon. The childminder offers care all day, from Monday to Friday.

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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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