Childminder EY485507

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans an interesting range of activities and learning experiences which support children's development well and promote good progress.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She is sensitive to children's needs. Children share close attachments with the childminder. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through attending courses and liaising with other early years providers.  There are good partnerships with parents. The childminder provides daily information about their children and keeps them informed about the progress their children make.  Children are happy and settled with the childminder. She teaches them to share and respect each other's differences. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always evaluate her practice thoroughly to help ensure that there is an accurate focus on areas for development.  The childminder misses opportunities to use shared learning experiences with other early years settings children attend and home to help her plan for children's future learning.

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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

 evaluate all areas of practice more thoroughly to help ensure improvements are identified.  identify ways of encouraging parents and other early years providers to share more information about children's development to promote shared learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's learning records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the parents' views, through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that children's safety is given the highest priority and she is confident to follow the correct reporting procedure if she had a concern about a child's welfare. She carries out thorough risk assessments on her home, garden and the outings they take to promote children's safety further. She has strong partnerships with parents. They are very happy with the childminding provision and the positive impact that the childminder has on their children's development. The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor children's learning and development. She uses the information gathered from her observations to plan targeted next steps in learning to meet children's individual needs successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a warm and welcoming home where children develop their independence as they select toys from a wide range of good quality resources. The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's speech and language. She involves herself in the children's chosen activities and talks to them, offering new vocabulary as they play. For example, she uses descriptive words such as 'sticky' as children explore and investigate pasta. The childminder counts with the children in routines and activities, for example, she counts the children's toes as they take off their socks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their confidence and a high self-esteem in the warm and nurturing environment. The childminder teaches the children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They follow thorough hygiene routines and learn about healthy eating. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. They play in the childminder's garden, visit the park and enjoy walks in the environment. The childminder skilfully uses her knowledge from training to support children to manage their behaviour well for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are inquisitive and motivated learners. Young children enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They babble and make sounds in an attempt to form recognisable words. Children develop good independence skills and confidence as they enjoy activities and take part in daily routines. These opportunities provide them with the necessary skills that they need for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485507 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1002439 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Honiton, Devon. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays and Christmas.

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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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