Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 12 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 a welcoming environment where children play and learn. She plans a very broad range of activities linked to children's interests and overall learning priorities. This promotes their good progress.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and other children. They are confident, happy and have a positive sense of belonging. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well.  The childminder is skilled at interacting with the children. They develop good communication and language skills, and are very confident and sociable.  Children make good progress and the childminder monitors their learning well. She makes detailed observations, which she uses effectively to identify children's current stages of development and their next steps in learning.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings. They work together to meet each child's care and learning needs through a

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not extend older children's learning as fully as possible, to build on what they know and develop their problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not use her self-evaluation to maximum effect, including by fully using the views of parents and children, to further improve outcomes for 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

 seize all opportunities to extend older and most-able children's learning, linked closely to their individual learning needs, to further extend their knowledge and problem- solving skills  improve the effectiveness of self-evaluation, to include the views of parents and children, and focus more precisely on promoting the best possible outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning in the indoor and outdoor 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 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. She focuses successfully on improving her practice well overall. For example, she has extended how she tracks children's progress by introducing an online system to closely monitor their progress. Parents contribute to this and share children's experiences from home. These effective partnerships and sharing of information positively influence the outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and knowledge of what to do should she develop concerns about any child's welfare. Her assessments of the home and outdoor environment, for example, contribute to children's safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively plans a balanced range of adult-led and child-led activities. For example, children eagerly make marks with cars in the paint. They are encouraged to mix and blend colours and explore further by making prints with their hands. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn overall. She promotes their language and communication very well. For example, she repeats words to the younger children, encouraging them to hear the correct pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about good hygiene practices; for example, they frequently wash their hands and wipe their face with increasing independence. The childminder sets consistent boundaries. This supports children's awareness of their own and other children's feelings, and they learn about what is acceptable behaviour. Children engage well in activities and learn to take turns. Active play encourages their health and well-being. For example, children follow instructions with good support, as they move their arms to music, and show good coordination and control while manoeuvring the wheeled toys. They enjoy outdoor play and learn about nature and the local community. For example, they feed the childminder's guinea pigs, learn about how things grow and buy items from the local shop.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident communicators and express their needs and thoughts well. They are sociable and show an enthusiasm for learning and the activities. Children demonstrate good confidence with numbers. For example, good reference is made to the time and numbers in games. Children make strong progress from their starting points and gain the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289243 Local authority Devon Inspection number 826921 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Okehampton, Devon. The childminder offers care three days a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies.

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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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