Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 24 October 2011

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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 provides good support for children's key areas of development. All children communicate well. They develop strong physical skills and become independent learners.  Children have positive relationships. They understand the childminder's expectations and are polite. The childminder helps children to learn to manage their behaviour and to understand right from wrong.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment and good resources. Children have effective opportunities to explore, investigate and complete tasks.  The childminder meets children's physical and emotional needs well. She works closely with parents to have a consistent approach, for example, when potty training.  The childminder makes good use of her observations of children's achievements. She assesses their development well and identifies their next stages of learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to concentrate and listen to stories without distraction and they do not have enough opportunities to practise writing skills in their play.  The childminder has some good partnerships with other early years providers but these are not consistent for all children.

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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

 help children to develop their literacy skills further  strengthen the partnerships with other early years providers to have a fully consistent approach to children's learning.

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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.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and spoke with a parent.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, procedures and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should a child be at risk of harm. She knows how and when to make referrals to outside agencies. The childminder carries out daily checks in the house and garden and takes effective action to minimise accidents to children. The childminder uses self- evaluation well to identify her strengths. She continues to make improvements to provide even better outcomes for children. The childminder continues her professional development to extend and update her knowledge of early learning. Parents comment positively on the childminder's provision. They exchange good information and know what their children do each day, to support learning at home. The childminder gains parents' consent to take photographs of children, which she uses to monitor their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her qualifications well to plan specific activities that promote children's development. For example, they use tools to manipulate the different sized contents of a container, progressing on to the more difficult as they become proficient. The childminder observes children well, giving them plenty of time to practise and master new skills. She knows how much support to give them, to help them achieve. The childminder provides good support for children who are learning English as an additional language. For example, she helps older children to extend their vocabulary and praises younger children for following instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and have warm relationships with the childminder. Older children are kind and thoughtful towards the younger ones. Children develop a positive awareness of each other's differences. The childminder works well with her co-childminder. They deploy themselves effectively. For example, one changes children's nappies and gets children ready for a sleep, while the other engages in children's activities. Children develop a strong ability to manage age-appropriate risks under supervision. For example, mobile babies know to turn around and go down steps feet first. Children have opportunities to use tools and enjoy helping to prepare meals. They learn effective hygiene practices and an awareness of healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and are eager to take part in most activities. Older children develop good mathematical skills as they play. For example, they recognise the shapes they make with playdough and match the correct number of items to the corresponding numeral. Children have good social skills and learn to manage their personal needs well. They make effective progress in preparation for their next stage of learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY261837 Local authority Devon Inspection number 837257 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. They live in Exeter, Devon. The childminder provides care each weekday for 48 weeks a year, including before and after school. She holds early years professional status. The childminder 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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