Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2016 16 September 2009

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children learn through play and exploration.  Children enjoy fun activities that build on their current skills and understanding, which helps them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder develops exceptionally warm relationships with children and meets their individual needs very well. Children are happy and secure, and flourish in her care.  The childminder encourages all children to take some responsibility and care for themselves. For example, children confidently learn to dress themselves and use cutlery successfully at mealtimes. Children develop excellent independence skills.  The childminder regularly meets with other local childcare providers to gain new ideas and update her knowledge. For instance, she now uses resources in different ways to support other areas of learning, such as using a tea set with pasta to develop children's

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This provision is good

physical skills as well as their pretend play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder speaks on behalf of younger children and does not give them consistent opportunities to talk freely and express themselves.  The childminder does not closely monitor the progress of individuals and groups of children to ensure they are all making as much progress as possible.

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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

 give younger children more time to express themselves and extend their language and communication even further  strengthen the monitoring of children's progress to identify any patterns and gaps in learning between individuals and groups of children to help every child make as much progress as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching throughout the setting.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks and children's learning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views that parents provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she is concerned for children's welfare. She regularly reviews her risk assessments to make changes to her practice and the environment, to promote children's safety. For example, this prompted her to supervise young children more closely when they use the slide. The childminder has established good links with other settings that children attend, to enable consistency in their learning. She evidences a professional and reflective attitude through her successful self-evaluation and the ongoing changes she makes. For instance, she has introduced a new assessment system to improve information sharing with parents and involve them more in their children's learning. The childminder works effectively with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of stimulating and interesting play experiences, which supports their development. The childminder is actively involved as they play, extending children's learning through her involvement. For example, she makes suggestions about how they can transport dry pasta from one pot to another and shows them how to use new playdough cutters. Children listen well and copy her actions, which helps to build their confidence to try new things. The childminder effectively models language, frequently narrating children's play and clearly repeating their comments. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination and control as they use various tools. For example, they learn how to flatten playdough and then make marks by pressing in the end of rolling pins.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder forms extremely close and caring relationships with children, which helps develop their confidence and well-being enormously. Children show a very strong determination and motivation through their attempts to use a spoon to transfer dry pasta from one container to another. When they drop some on the floor, they happily pick it up and try again, concentrating hard on their chosen goal. Children's behaviour is excellent. For example, young children share their toys and resources without prompting. The childminder introduces healthy practises from a young age. Children learn the need to wash their hands at appropriate times. They develop an excellent understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and achieve well. They independently access a wide range of learning experiences and develop the skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392240 Local authority Devon Inspection number 822428 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 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 in Okehampton, Devon. She offers care from Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder provides funded early years education for children aged 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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Telephone number

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