Home Childcarer in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 8 July 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses training and research to excellent effect to implement innovative practices to enhance children's learning. She continues to produce outstanding outcomes for children.  The childminder provides a highly effective learning environment and stimulating activities. Children use an extensive range of good quality resources. They become engrossed in their learning and their play is long lasting and highly imaginative.  The childminder makes precise observations and uses the information extremely well to identify gaps and plan for children's individual learning needs. She engages children really well and sustains their interest through highly positive teaching. Children make rapid progress from their starting points as a result.  Children have excellent relationships and their behaviour is exemplary. Children are confident to speak their mind but take account of others' opinions and needs. They

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This provision is outstanding

play together harmoniously and thank each other for their contributions. Children have a highly positive awareness of people's differences.  The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. They exchange comprehensive information on children's daily care and development. Parents comment highly positively on the childminder's practice, stating that their children are passionate about the time that they spend with her.

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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

 use all opportunities to extend children's development in expressive art and design.

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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 the parents' survey, and of written feedback left by parents for the inspection.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  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 outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out highly successful risk assessments to keep children safe while promoting their development extremely well. She has a meticulous knowledge of the procedures to follow should a child be at risk of harm. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to review her practice and maintain high standards. For example, from older children's feedback she now involves them in preparing meals. She is currently looking at implementing home visits to strengthen the already excellent settling-in procedures. Following her previous inspection, the childminder researched outdoor learning and attended training. She has been extremely successful in extending the experiences that she now provides, and children have a wonderful time outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent awareness of how children learn and she uses her observations of their development extremely well. For example, she devised a road route in the garden for a child with a fascination for wheels, to motivate their coordination and awareness of space. The childminder provides excellent support to extend children's vocabulary and knowledge. For example, she explained to children what a salamander is, and they discuss the features and names of many dinosaurs. The childminder gives children as much time as they need to complete a task, reassuring them that they will not miss out on an alternative activity. She skilfully helps children to think of solutions to problems, and to learn through trial and error. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about the natural world, although opportunities are sometimes missed to help them notice changes when combining materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the healthy environment. They know why they wash their hands before eating, and they do not leave the table until they finish, preventing choking. Children learn to use equipment safely and assess risks for themselves, for example, they ask to have the swing lowered or raised so that their feet touch the ground comfortably. Even young children know how to hold on and swing themselves. Children are extremely pleased and proud of their achievements. They are exceptionally confident to say if they do or do not require help. The childminder meets children's emotional and physical needs really well. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are eager and enthusiastic to learn. They are extremely well prepared for school. For example, older children confidently sound out the letters in their name and practise writing in mud. Young children develop exceptional skills from their peers, for instance, they follow instructions to help stick a poster to the wall. They laugh when they fail and keep trying until they succeed. Children are highly independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409408 Local authority Devon Inspection number 822566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the village of Cowley, near Exeter, Devon. She provides care from Monday to Wednesday, including before and after school, for 49 weeks a year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged 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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