Childminder 956808

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 6 March 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children develop exceptional self-belief and a 'can do' attitude. They have remarkable self-esteem and positivity in the very strong bonds with the childminder.  The childminder supports children very well in their mathematical development to learn about different concepts and mathematical language.  Children are very competent communicators. They have an exceptional grasp of language and communicate very effectively with other children and adults.  The childminder monitors children's progress very effectively. He continually assesses their learning needs and plans highly challenging activities and experiences that extend their skills and prepare them very well for future learning.  The childminder organises and manages his practice very efficiently. Along with his co- childminder and assistant, the childminder continually reflects on his service and the provision they offer to make highly targeted plans that consistently meet children's

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This provision is outstanding

changing needs exceptionally well.  Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder very skilfully teaches children to understand how others feel, accept their differences and work together. These skills help to prepare children extremely well for more challenging situations as they grow, such as their eventual move on to school.

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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

 further increase opportunities for children to build on their understanding of how to use technology in their everyday lives.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing independently and during organised activities.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection, and considered parents' views by reading testimonials written for inspection purposes.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the activities he organises and steps he would take if he had concerns about children's welfare.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly motivated and strives to maintain the highest standards of care and learning, so that children continually achieve. He makes excellent use of training to assess and improve his skills and the service he offers. For example, he has fitted CCTV to add further protection to safeguard children and adults in his home. He works very closely with his co-childminder and assistant to share practice ideas and learning from training that increase his skills further, for example, in teaching children about other cultures and beliefs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures children's safety and well- being. He is very clear about child protection matters and procedures to follow if he has any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder meticulously plans experiences that continually challenge and build on children's interests and next steps. He seamlessly blends learning opportunities in children's play, encouraging them to examine and explore in more detail. For example, as children inspect the items they have collected on a recent trip to the beach, he asks probing questions to get them to think about size, shape and form as they investigate using all their senses. This supports children's learning very well, especially those with special educational needs, and strongly increases their language and vocabulary. There are fewer opportunities for children to learn more about technology. The childminder works very effectively with other professionals and parents to ensure he continually challenges and engages children in learning that extend their capabilities further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely confident. The childminder makes them feel very secure through his excellent interactions and praise. Children respond very positively, say 'thank you' and show a very strong sense of pride in their achievements. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to learn about the world around them, and develop a greater sense of their place within it. For example, older children talk about their own family traditions, which help to stimulate interesting conversations between children about how they are all different yet similar. The childminder ensures children develop a deep understanding of how to be healthy.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make significant progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs. They display very high concentration and engagement in their activities, communicating very well with others. Children develop a deep respect and acceptance of themselves and others, increasing their learning opportunities and enjoyment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 956808 Local authority Torbay Inspection number 826276 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Paignton, Devon. He offers care every weekday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except public holidays. The childminder also offers overnight care. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works with a co-childminder and assistant.

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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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