Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 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 monitors children's progress well. She identifies gaps in their learning and seeks advice from outside agencies to help her to meet all children's needs, including those with additional needs. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, helping children to build strong relationships and become confident learners. Children develop the key skills needed for their next stage in learning, including starting school.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to help her make positive changes to her practice. She selects specific training in line with the children's needs to help her improve the quality of her teaching. For example, training about how two-year-olds learn has helped her to improve how she plans and interacts with them.  Children behave well. They understand the childminder's expectations and show

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This provision is good

respect and consideration, independently sharing the toys with other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems to engage all parents more in their children's learning are not fully effective to promote better consistency in meeting children's learning needs and next steps.  There are fewer opportunities for children to learn more about diversity and the wider community.

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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

 strengthen the systems to engage all parents more in their children's learning and development  provide more opportunities for children to learn about cultural diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector sampled a range of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows the signs that may cause concern for a child's welfare. She is clear about the correct procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding issue, to help her protect children from harm. The childminder teaches children how to play safely and how to assess risks for themselves. She completes robust daily risk assessments of her home and outings to help keep children safe and secure. The childminder communicates effectively with most parents to share information about the children's needs, which helps her to get to know the children well and support their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children to help her to plan stimulating activities that meet their developmental needs. She follows children's interests to extend their learning effectively. For example, the childminder prints off letters in line with a transport theme to teach children simple sounds to letters and words. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She asks them questions, giving children time to respond, and listens to their answers. The childminder encourages younger children's babbling, talking to them about what they are doing, and she praises their attempts to talk. Children enjoy looking at the books they choose at the library with the childminder. The childminder promotes children's understanding of time. For example, she regularly uses a clock to explain when they are leaving the house and talks about how long this is in minutes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder communicates well with parents before their children start so that she can immediately meet their needs and make children feel secure. She supports children well to settle and be happy. For example, children take a cuddly toy on holiday to remind them of the childminder and to help them settle when they return by sharing the toy's diary. Children are happy; they laugh and giggle, and cuddle with the childminder. Children enjoy regular trips to parks and local toddler groups with the childminder. They gain confidence in a variety of social situations and benefit from daily outdoor play. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures. They enjoy preparing healthy snacks and know to wash their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to write their names, and count and recognise numerals. They become confident communicators from a young age and learn how to assess risks to keep safe. For example, they use tools safely when preparing meals, and become aware of the potential hazards when they spill liquids. Children are emotionally secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454055 Local authority Devon Inspection number 933792 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Exeter, Devon. She operates each weekday for 49 weeks of the year, and offers before and after school care.

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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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