Childminder EY479794

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 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 uses her good childcare knowledge and experience well to provide stimulating care. Interesting and educational play activities successfully help children to achieve their goals. Children enjoy learning and being with the childminder.  The childminder monitors children's progress with effective observation, assessment and planning procedures. She links her observations to the areas of learning and clearly identifies next steps for children.  Effective communication systems with parents are in place. This shows that the childminder keeps parents well informed about children's activities and well-being.  The childminder involves parents in her self-evaluation as she reflects on her effectiveness. She demonstrates a clear capacity for further development in practice, to the benefit of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has a good range of toys, there is less variety of play materials for babies to discover and investigate in their general play.  The childminder does not extend the opportunities to help babies and young children further develop their sense of self or to become aware of each other's families, to further support personal and social development.

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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

 increase the sensory play opportunities for babies, to further encourage their curiosity and extend independent play experiences  increase the opportunities for babies and young children to develop their sense of self and become aware of each other's families, to further support their personal and social development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's work with children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector read feedback from parents and checked required documentation.  The inspector looked at children's records of development.  The inspector checked safety and suitability of the premises and resources for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has recently started minding children and shows clear skills and competence in her provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the child protection procedures, which enables her to safeguard children's welfare. The childminder undertakes thorough risk assessments to check that everywhere is safe for children. She provides age-appropriate equipment, such as reins and wrist straps, to keep children safe on outings. The childminder uses information from training to update her assessment procedures. Effective systems are in place to work in partnership with others to share relevant information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places accurate focus on the areas of learning and development for individual children. She is attentive and supportive to children, so that they learn through play. For example, babies become increasingly mobile and mimic actions, such as to wave 'bye-bye'. They recognise the childminder's voice and look with noticeable interest as she talks to them. The childminder plans themes and displays children's creativity, to help children recall their activities. For instance, children make pictures about transport, colours, shapes and opposites. The childminder involves children in activities that link to the seasons, special events and the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes effective measures to promote and protect children's health, safety and well-being. For example, she is vigilant in meeting children's individual dietary requirements. The childminder conscientiously checks that ingredients are safe and suitable for each child during cooking activities. She demonstrates good hygiene practice to prevent risk of illness and infection for children. The childminder gently nurtures babies to keep them comfortable and safe. Outings to toddler groups increase the social opportunities for young children. They enjoy trips to the swimming pool, beach and zoo, which develop their awareness of other environments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and young children enjoy being with the childminder and make good progress from their starting points. They clearly feel content and secure. Their early skills develop well which is a firm basis for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479794 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 991016 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 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 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. Care is available to children Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder has a childcare 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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Telephone number

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