Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 1 October 2009

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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 reviews and evaluates her provision effectively. She knows where her provision is strong and targets precise areas for improvement. She takes account of the views of her assistant, children and parents to make changes that improve outcomes for children.  The childminder and assistant know each child well. They monitor children's development accurately. They identify any gaps in children's learning promptly and provide the support they need to help all children make good progress.  Children enjoy a wide range of interesting activities that link closely to their individual interests. They are keen to learn and gain personal and social skills that support their future move to school.  The childminder and assistant are caring and sensitive to children's needs, and children quickly develop warm relationships with them. Children are happy, confident and secure in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the activities planned do not provide older children with a sufficiently high level of challenge to fully engage their interest and extend their learning.  Children do not always have enough opportunity to join in sustained conversations with the childminder, the assistant and each other, to discuss their ideas and extend their thinking, language and communication 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

 strengthen planning to more precisely reflect the needs of older children to ensure they provide sufficient challenge to engage children at a level that consistently extends their learning  make full use of opportunities to encourage children to have more detailed conversations with adults and each other where they share their ideas, thoughts and experiences to develop further their thinking, language and communication skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's self-chosen play and adult-led activities, and the interactions between children and adults.  The inspector carried out joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of children, their parents and the assistant.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including adults' suitability checks and training certificates, self-evaluation and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly risk assesses her home to identify and reduce any potential hazards and to help keep children safe. Both the childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of safeguarding issues and know what to do if they have any concerns that a child may be at risk of harm. Safeguarding is effective. The assistant receives effective support and coaching from the childminder, and is keen to develop her knowledge as she works towards a relevant qualification. The childminder also extends her skills by undertaking additional training and sharing good practice ideas with local settings. She uses this knowledge well to improve her provision. For example, she reviewed and made changes to the learning environment she provides to enable children to make independent choices about their learning, which has contributed to their good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular and accurate observations of children, to identify their current stage of development and their next steps in learning. Planned activities are interesting and usually reflect children's learning needs well. For instance, older children develop coordination as they use a knife to cut pizza toppings, while younger children use spoons to spread mixture onto the base. The childminder provides a good balance between adult-led activities and time for children to make their own decisions. They help themselves to resources and respond well when the childminder and assistant join them in their play. Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are good. The childminder regularly shares and receives information about children's development with all those involved with each child, to support a consistent approach to their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistant help children learn to behave well and develop their independence in a calm, gentle and consistent way. Older children competently put on their shoes to play outside and are confident to solve problems that arise in their play. For example, when a doll's pushchair becomes stuck, a young child shows determination and concentration until he is successful in releasing it. The childminder provides a broad range of resources that interest and engage children. She promotes healthy lifestyles appropriately; for example, she ensures children follow good hygiene procedures. Children have regular access to the outdoors through visits and outings, where they have fun in the fresh air and benefit from the exploration of different environments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners who make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy their time with the childminder and gain skills, such as independence and perseverance, that prepare them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361725 Local authority Devon Inspection number 996284 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Bideford, North Devon. She works with an assistant and offers care from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, all year round. The childminder has completed an appropriate foundation degree qualification. She receives funding to provide free early years education 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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