Childminder EY429864

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 12 December 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 has a good understanding of children's individual needs and promotes their emotional well-being successfully.  Children listen well to stories and enjoy joining in with familiar songs and rhymes.  The childminder supports children's learning well. She assesses and supports their development continually. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is clear on her role to keep children safe. She has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues and what to do if she has a concern about a child.  Good partnerships are established with parents and other early years providers, which helps to provide continuity for children's welfare and development.  The childminder works closely with her co-workers to review and evaluate the provision continually, to help identify areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not always use the correct version of words to help enhance the children's language skills.  The childminder does not make the best use of every opportunity to support children consistently, to develop their emergent writing skills.

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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

 model the correct version of words consistently to promote further children's developing vocabularies  make full use of the chances to enrich children's early literacy skills during play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector discussed the systems used by the childminder and her co-workers to evaluate her provision, and comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder has a positive attitude to the ongoing development of her childminding provision. She reviews her practice regularly, linking closely with her co- workers to help her prioritise areas for improvement. For example, a sofa was recently removed from the playroom and replaced by cushions, to provide greater space for children's imaginative play. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and helps to develop her knowledge further, which contributes towards children receiving good care and support in their learning. The childminder keeps a close check on how well children are progressing in their learning and development, and shares this with parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reviews risks in the environment continually and takes action to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have access to wide range of play activities and experiences that keep them occupied and interested. The childminder plans activities around the children's interests and makes the most of emerging ideas as children's play develops. Children enjoy lots of art and craft activities. The childminder's positive interaction skilfully motivates children to learn and experiment. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed exploring a cornflour and water mix. They giggled with excitement as they told the childminder that it felt 'gluey' and 'sticky'. The childminder engages children in lots of discussions and conversation during the activities to help support children's learning further They have fun as they use their imagination and join in pretend play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children interact well with the childminder and move around confidently. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is sensitive and supportive of children, which helps to give them a good sense of security. She continually links with parents to involve them in children's learning. For example, she gets parents to bring in photographs for the 'family board'. The childminder acts as a good role model and promotes the use of good manners. She is quick to praise children's achievements and encourages their positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled and content. They are confident and motivated to learn. Children play together well, developing good social skills. They are prepared effectively for their future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429864 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1016547 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Exeter, Devon. The childminder works with another childminder in the other childminder's home. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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