Childminder EY407518

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2016 4 October 2010

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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 promotes children's communication skills well. For example, she repeats words and phrases to model accurate language and gives children time to respond to questions. Children confidently speak with adults and with their friends.  The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. Children are independent. For example, children aged three years wash and cut fruit and can dress themselves without help.  The childminder monitors the children's learning and development well. For example, she uses regular observations to provide activities that challenge children as well as to identify gaps in learning. She puts interventions in place for children with special educational needs, using outside agencies when needed.  The childminder creates a warm, caring environment. She builds nurturing relationships with children. Children enjoy their time with her and feel valued. Children show good

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This provision is good

levels of social confidence and self-esteem. For example, they talk proudly about their paintings and share their toys well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems of self-evaluation are not fully effective in identifying areas for improvement as quickly as possible.  The childminder has been more successful in working with some parents than others to promote consistency in children's 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

 develop systems of self-evaluation so improvements to practice are made more promptly  continue to strengthen partnerships with parents to engage all parents as fully as possible in their children's learning and development.

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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

The childminder understands the responsibilities of her role well. She knows the correct procedures to take in the event of a safeguarding concern and knows the signs that could indicate a concern. The childminder assesses risks and makes changes to ensure the hazards are minimised. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses training effectively to make improvements to her teaching. She selects training based on the needs of the children who attend, to meet their learning and development needs. The childminder uses additional funding effectively. She selects appropriate activities that help close gaps in children's learning and that help children to achieve their next steps of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to support children's learning and development. She creates a good balance between adult-planned activities and allowing children to lead their own play. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children and good teaching skills to help children achieve their full learning potential. For example, she poses appropriate questions and reshapes activities to extend children's learning. The childminder promotes children's literacy development well. For example, she provides opportunities for them to choose their favourite books from the library. All children enjoy looking at books and even the youngest pick up books to look at by themselves or to be read by the childminder. The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend to create a cohesive approach to their teaching and care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps to develop children's physical and emotional well-being. She teaches them how to keep themselves safe, such as learning to stop and look both ways before crossing a road. Children learn about healthy foods. For example, they join in with growing vegetables and enjoy trying the vegetables when they have grown. The childminder helps children resolve conflicts and reminds them of the behaviour she expects from them. Children play very well together and learn to resolve minor disputes. Children have daily access to the outdoors for fresh air and active play. Children are caring and respectful. For example, they learn how to look after animals at the childminder's home and through visits to farms.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn sounds, including the sounds in their name. They learn how to form the letters of their name and develop good mathematical knowledge in preparation for their future move to school. For example, children learn how to count and problem solve, and begin to explore completing simple addition and subtraction.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407518 Local authority Devon Inspection number 831581 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Holsworthy, Devon. She operates her service each weekday for 49 weeks of the year, and offers care before and after school.

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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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