Childminder EY297288

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2016 24 February 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 is a good role model. She provides children with positive examples of how to be polite and behave well. For example, she shows them how to say 'thank you' and to share equipment.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works well with parents to help their children settle well, so they feel safe and secure to learn.  Children develop good language skills, including those who learn English as an additional language. The childminder and her assistant speak to children constantly as they play and use new language that extends children's understanding, such as talking about shapes.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She securely identifies any gaps in their learning to provide additional support where needed, to prepare children well for their next stages in learning.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder successfully reflects on her provision and

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This provision is good

sets plans for improvement, which help her to meet children's changing needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to learn more about different communities, culture, diversity and traditions.  Partnerships with local schools are not fully effective to support children's learning 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

 extend children's understanding about diversity, cultures and traditions  strengthen partnerships with local schools to work more closely with them to support children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing in the garden and indoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children development records and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about signs and procedures to follow when children's welfare is at risk and makes sure her assistant is familiar with these procedures. Since her last inspection, the childminder has ensured her assistant has a first-aid certificate and seeks parental permission for when the assistant works alone for short periods, to further protect children. The childminder monitors her assistant's performance closely. She shares information she gains from training to promote consistency, for example, in extending and encouraging younger children's play using their senses. The childminder has made good improvements to her practice since her last inspection, to increase children's outdoor play opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers helpful information from parents about children before they attend, so she can provide activities children enjoy. Children develop a positive attitude to learning and engage in a wide range of experiences. The childminder supports children's good physical skills effectively. Children enjoy playing in the garden with ride-on toys and frequent outings to the local area and zoo. The childminder supports children's learning well during familiar activities. For example, when playing with dough to make small characters, she introduces them to early mathematics by encouraging children to think about which dough ball weighs more.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and show they are happy. They enjoy the constant attention from the childminder and her assistant, which helps to develop their positive sense of belonging and emotional well-being. Children see their artwork displayed on the wall, which further contributes to their overall well-being. Children develop good social skills. The childminder takes them out regularly where they meet and play with other children. This helps them to learn to get on with others outside of their usual social group and prepares them well for when they move on to pre-school and school. The childminder shares information with parents everyday about the activities their children enjoy and when they achieve any milestones. This supports parents well to build on their children's learning at home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They enjoy learning though play and form secure friendships with others. Children play with role-play toys imaginatively. They communicate and socialise well and develop the key skills that prepare them well for their next stages in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297288 Local authority Torbay Inspection number 1048885 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Torquay, Devon. She offers care every weekday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round, except public holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder employs an assistant.

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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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