Childminder in Torbay

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 15 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 forms secure and warm relationships with children. Children display good levels of confidence and are happy to learn and explore.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches children to be considerate, recognises their achievements and encourages them to share and take turns.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. They work together to meet each child's care and learning needs through a supportive approach.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment with a good range of resources, which successfully supports children's learning. Children are well engaged, motivated and eager to learn. They make good progress in their development.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to socialise and mix with other children. This helps them to develop the social skills they need for the next stages in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not take opportunities to support children as they explore new vocabulary.  The childminder does not use her self-evaluation to maximum effect, including by using the views of children, to improve outcomes even further.

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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

 offer more consistent support to promote children's vocabulary and understanding as they use words to express themselves  enhance self-evaluation to include the views of children and to focus more precisely on promoting the best possible outcomes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning in the indoor areas.  The inspector looked at a sample of records, and discussed planning, children's assessments and their welfare.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder, assistants and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of her role. Since the last inspection, she has successfully focused on improving the way that she tracks children's progress by working closely with other professionals. This has helped her to monitor and identify goals to help children to make good progress in their learning. Her improved partnerships with other early years settings mean they share information and work together to positively influence the outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Her good organisation contributes to a safe and secure environment for children to play. The childminder ensures the supervision of her assistants, and access to training contributes to improvements and meets the children's needs well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilful at engaging all the children in enjoyable activities. For example, they prod and manipulate play dough and use various tools, developing their sensory and physical skills well. Children experiment as they blend the colours and are introduced to shapes well. The childminder supports children's learning with rhyme and introduces numbers in their play. For example, children count the nutritious grapes at snack time. The childminder frequently interacts and encourages children to think and use language well overall. For example, children add suggestions for the next action in the song. Children enjoy looking at books linked to their interests and engage in pressing the buttons to make accompanying sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and relaxed and have secure relationships, which supports their physical and emotional needs well. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to learn about hygienic and safe practices. For example, she helps them to recognise when to wipe their nose and how to identify potential hazards. The childminder provides a clear explanation to support their understanding of why they do not stand on the furniture. Children develop increasing independence as they help to wash their own face and use the toilet. They participate in frequent exercise to encourage their health, and learn to use equipment safely at the park as they take some risks. They throw the balls from the ball pit with good coordination and control.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills. They have strong levels of interest and demonstrate increasing concentration. The flexible planning and good range of activities meet children's individual needs and prepare them successfully for future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438253 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1048525 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Kingsteignton, Devon. The childminder offers care Monday to Wednesday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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