Childminder EY216508

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 8 March 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Overall, the childminder uses her observations well to know children's next stages of development. She plans interesting activities and experiences that motivate children to learn. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children have highly positive relationships. They are kind and thoughtful towards each other and their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder provides excellent support for their emotional and physical development.  The childminder organises her premises exceptionally well to enable children to make independent choices from the extensive range of stimulating resources. She is proactive in finding ways to extend their learning, for example, planning exciting outings.  The childminder has an effective programme of professional development. She regularly attends training to implement new ideas and continue to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder shares good information with parents daily and works well with other

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This provision is good

early years providers to ensure consistent care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's system for monitoring children's overall development does not provide her with a comprehensive knowledge of where there may be gaps in some children's learning, to plan highly effectively for all.

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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

 build on systems to monitor children's development to identify any gaps in their learning more accurately.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and carried out a joint observation with her.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises and safeguarding information.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and the childminder's improvement plans.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out good risk assessments and takes appropriate action to minimise accidents according to children's age and abilities. She implements good procedures to protect children's welfare and knows what to do if she feels that they are at risk of harm. The childminder attends regular training and uses self- evaluation and parents' feedback well to look for ways to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has implemented treasure baskets for young children to explore. She also recently improved her system to gain more information from parents on their children's development and abilities, to help her plan more accurately for children's individual needs when they first attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages parents to contribute what they know about their children. She uses this effectively to give her a secure knowledge of how to promote children's development. The childminder knows the children's abilities and, overall, uses her observations well to plan a broad range of suitably challenging activities. The childminder extends children's vocabulary and engages them in purposeful conversations. She helps children to recall past events, supporting their language skills well and using books effectively. For example, older children learn opposites such as lights 'on' and 'off', and younger children demonstrate their understanding. The childminder joins in with children's play, developing their knowledge and their confidence to explore and experiment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's robust implementation of her policies and procedures protects children's health and promotes their well-being extremely well. She responds exceptionally well to noticing signs of children's physical and emotional needs. The childminder helps children to be as independent as possible. For example, she sensitively supports children in learning to use the toilet. The childminder gives all children equal support, meeting their needs extremely well. Children have an outstanding awareness of keeping safe and healthy. For example, they know the importance of sitting when eating or drinking to avoid choking, and that only adults should use 'real' kettles and why. Children celebrate people's differences and develop respect for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in their key areas of development, preparing them well for school. They have harmonious relationships and negotiate in their play extremely well. Children are appropriately independent and they effectively learn to manage their personal care. Older children recognise simple words and develop early mathematical concepts. All children enjoy their learning, are eager to participate and engage fully in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216508 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1041116 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in a quiet residential area in Exminster, Devon. The childminder provides care each weekday for 48 weeks a year, including before and after school. She receives funding to provide free early 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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