Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 15 March 2012

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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 follows children's interests and has a good understanding of how young children learn. Accurate observations, assessments and planning help to ensure that children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder and her assistant are passionate professionals, who are dedicated to offering children a high-quality provision. Children enjoy warm relationships and show that they are emotionally confident, which fosters their well-being.  The childminder establishes positive and trusting relationships with parents. They work very closely with each other and share information to meet children's care and learning needs.  The childminder successfully evaluates the quality of care and education that she provides. She actively seeks views from parents and others and is aware of her own strengths and areas for potential improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that story time is fully appropriate for younger children.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills relating to shape, space and measure.

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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 opportunities for younger children to be involved in story time  extend children's mathematics skills further, particularly in relation to shape, space and measure.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including qualification certificates and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant work very well together. They use their life experiences and the skills they have learnt from training to deliver high quality home-based care and learning. The childminder supports her assistant well and regularly reviews her practice and engagement with children. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant are up to date with all mandatory training. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are confident about the action to take to safeguard and protect children and keep them safe. The childminder shows that she has a desire to improve the service that she provides. She reflects upon her practice and involves parents, for example, by using questionnaires. Parents are encouraged to share ongoing details of what children enjoy and achieve at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn through a well-balanced mix of adult-directed and child-initiated play experiences. The childminder and her assistant know the children well. They interact frequently with the children during their play. They support children's growing vocabulary and language development well. The childminder listens carefully and responds well as children discuss their thoughts and ideas. Younger children are excited as they explore different facial expressions. Older children count confidently how many times they can bounce on the trampoline, and they use paintbrushes to write their name. The childminder observes and accurately assesses children's progress. She regularly shares the information with parents so they can support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant support children to play alongside others and to develop social skills, such as sharing with each other. They consistently praise children's efforts and achievements, which helps children to grow in confidence and self-esteem. Children keep active with daily exercise and outdoor play, which promotes their good health and physical development. The childminder and her assistant support children's independence skills well and children are well behaved. They have many opportunities to develop their confidence and social skills away from the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are curious, interested and independent learners. They gain the self-confidence to talk to unfamiliar people and proudly discuss their achievements. The childminder provides children with challenging experiences that cover all the areas of learning and supports them to develop skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367933 Local authority Devon Inspection number 827848 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 10 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the village of Stibb Cross, near Torrington, Devon. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She is able to receive funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am 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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