Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 6 July 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

 The childminder develops warm relationships with children. Children are happy, settled and secure because the childminder meets their individual needs well.  The childminder provides well-organised play areas with a good range of resources and toys. Children are curious and interested, and make independent choices about what they want to play with.  The childminder plans activities that support the next steps in children's development. Children make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She uses robust risk assessments to help keep children safe in her home and on regular outings, and implements routines and procedures as set out in her policies.  Children are confident communicators. The childminder routinely initiates discussion and introduces new words to help build on their developing vocabularies.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to explore some experiences and activities before she intervenes in their play.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to develop problem-solving skills during their 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

 provide more opportunities for children to play without interruption, to explore activities to their own satisfaction  enable children to have greater opportunities to enhance their problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's self-chosen play and adult-led activities.  The inspector took account of the views of children and their parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures, and the childminder's training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows what to do if she has any concerns. She has a good understanding of how children learn and monitors their development accurately to identify and address any gaps. The childminder regularly extends her skills, for example, through training and by regularly meeting with local childcare providers to share good practice. She provides opportunities for children to assess and manage risks in their own play, to help them learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder appropriately identifies any areas for improvement in her setting. For instance, she is planning to develop her assessment arrangements to show more clearly and concisely what children are learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's current stage of learning and identifies how to help them make further progress. She has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning through the play activities offered. For example, she encourages children to use various tools with playdough to support their dexterity and hand-eye coordination. The childminder routinely counts items with children throughout the day and this helps them become familiar with number names and their values. Children learn to match, and identify shape and space, for example, by competently completing insert puzzles with the childminder. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to learn about the world around them and local communities, through the numerous outings she plans. For instance, she encourages children to identify shapes and colours in the stained glass windows in the church. Partnerships with parents are good. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder shares information about children's achievements through discussion, to involve them in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. She supports children well to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn why it is important to fasten the safety straps on highchairs when they are sitting at mealtimes, and learn how to do this for themselves. Children feel secure and comfortable in the childminder's care, and are developing high self-esteem. For instance, children clap to celebrate their achievements. The childminder regularly practises fire drills with children to familiarise them with the emergency evacuation procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy stimulating activities based on their individual interests and stage of development. This helps them to remain curious and keen to learn. They make good progress and acquire key skills that will support them in the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104221 Local authority Devon Inspection number 845869 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Thorverton, near Exeter, Devon. She offers care from 7am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Thursday, in addition to some full days during the week.

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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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