Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 provides activities and experiences based on children's interests. This helps to keep them stimulated and engaged in their play.  Children are exceptionally well behaved and show respect for each other. The childminder is very attentive and consistently positive during her high-quality relations with children. As a result, children are sociable, confident and extremely motivated to learn.  The childminder supports children's well-being extremely well. They settle well and are very happy in the childminder's care. Children flourish as teaching is good. They gain confidence to join in with the opportunities they are provided with.  Partnerships with parents are good and the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's learning and development.  The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development. This has a positive impact on children's learning outcomes. She regularly reflects on the quality of

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed her use of questioning to extend children's learning and thinking skills.  Occasionally, the childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities to encourage children to develop their counting skills and awareness of numbers.

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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

 develop questioning techniques so that questions posed extend children's language and thinking  increase opportunities for children to develop their counting skills and understanding of numbers.

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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 documentation, including policies, qualification certificates and assessments.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to some parents and took account of their views through discussions and comments left for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder gathers information from parents and offers additional support to help meet the individual needs of children. The childminder uses networking opportunities and completes regular training that benefits her knowledge and the children in her care. She is currently working towards a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder tracks children's development well to monitor their progress. She seeks the views of parents to help evaluate her service. Comments from parents are very positive regarding the quality of the childminder's care and individual children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She observes children as they play, to support their development. She plans the next steps in children's learning carefully to build on what they already know and can do. The childminder encourages children's interests and promotes their independence. Children are motivated to select their own choice of resource or activity. Activities are age-appropriate and relate to children's ideas and interest. For example, they explore the textures of noodles and rice while trying to use chopsticks to help them to understand aspects of the Chinese New Year. The childminder reinforces specific words to clarify their language and help them to develop good communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is very calm and caring. She acts as an extremely positive example for children while promoting their confidence and self-esteem to high levels. Children form exceptional relationships with the childminder during settling-in sessions, which the childminder skilfully tailors to their needs. Children are encouraged to develop their own play themes. The childminder encourages children to engage with others to promote early friendships when attending local playgroups. The childminder supports children's physical well-being very well. She teaches them about healthy lifestyles through discussions about nutritious foods. She ensures children have appropriate access to the outdoor area where they can be more active and learn to take their own risks on equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They show high levels of self-confidence and communicate well. Children develop the key skills they need for their future learning in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475436 Local authority Devon Inspection number 965738 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Crediton, Devon. The childminder's service operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, all year round. The childminder also offers overnight care. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged two, 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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