Childminder EY477349

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 19 January 2016

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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

 Children develop their communication and language skills well because the childminder provides a range of suitable activities that they enjoy and are interested in.  Children respond very positively to the childminder’s gentle and calm approach. They are happy and secure in her care.  The childminder effectively teaches older children why and how to be kind and considerate to others, in particular to younger children.  The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children’s day and how learning can be extended at home. Parents comment very positively on the care their children receive.  The childminder maintains effective links with other providers. Good on-going sharing of information about children helps to promote a shared and consistent approach to planning for individual progress.  The childminder regularly evaluates and reflects on what works well and what needs to

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This provision is good

change. She is passionate about the care she provides for children and strives to make changes that help towards improving children's outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her assessment of what children know and can do precisely enough so that planned activities ensure children make the best possible progress.  Children do not get the same breadth of activities and experiences when using the outdoor area as they do when indoors.

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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

 make even better use of information from assessment so that all activities help children to make as much progress as possible  strengthen the planning of activities in the outdoor area so that children can take part and develop from a greater breadth of experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder, at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector sampled various documentation including children’s records, the childminder’s self-evaluation, risk assessments and relevant policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection the childminder has evaluated her practice in all areas and has improved outcomes for the children in her care. She has effectively developed her knowledge and skills by attending suitable training and researching relevant topics such as child development and child protection. The childminder has developed good links with other professionals. As a result, she has extended her use of strategies to help younger children with their early communication skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has reviewed and improved her safeguarding procedures and has an effective working relationship with other services. She now has a very good understanding of what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She plans activities effectively, particularly indoors, to promote children’s learning and development in all areas of learning. The childminder completes regular observations of what the children know and can do, and how they engage in everyday activities and experiences. From this she builds a record of each child’s development and learning. Children are making good progress. They develop independence as they freely select favourite toys and equipment from the wide range of good quality resources available. The childminder praises children and encourages them to have a go, and to persevere while practising or gaining new skills. For example, through the childminder’s patience and excellent use of simple explanations, the youngest children are effectively encouraged to succeed when threading cotton reels onto string by themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely, caring environment. Children are happy and confident and have a good relationship with the childminder. For example, the youngest children know they can approach the childminder for a cuddle if they become tired. The childminder is effective in teaching children the importance of following good health and hygiene routines. The childminder enthusiastically praises children's achievements and promotes their self-esteem. She is a very good role model for the children. She gives clear explanations of expected behaviours and as a result children behave very well. Feedback from parents and children is valued. Older children keenly express to their parents that they are very happy to remain in the childminder’s care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well. They are gaining a good range of skills in readiness for pre- school and school. Older children learn how to find out more about topics that interest them by looking at good quality books. Younger children develop their thinking skills so that they are able to solve problems by themselves and are confident to follow their own ideas. Children are keen to learn and take great pride in their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477349 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1040460 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Newton Abbot, in Devon. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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