Childminder EY469624

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 2 April 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

 Children settle well and are very happy in the care of the childminder. They form secure relationships and enjoy their activities. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual needs, which she meets well.  Effective partnerships with parents and relevant others enable the childminder to provide consistent support to children. The childminder provides a safe environment for children, where they learn through play.  The childminder is skilful in her organisation of resources to attract children's interest and encourage development. Planning takes effective account of children's ages, abilities and next steps. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation process. She takes positive steps to make ongoing improvements and further develop her practice. The childminder communicates well with parents to inform them of children's progress and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend the opportunities to help children talk about their own family and those of others, to increase self-awareness and understanding of different backgrounds.  The childminder does not fully extend the outdoor learning opportunities, to support continuity of learning in all areas of children's development.

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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

 increase the opportunities to further support children's understanding and awareness of their own families and those of others, to increase their awareness and understanding of different backgrounds  develop the range of outdoor activities to further promote the areas of learning and development for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a sample of children's development records.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and feedback from parents.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises and required documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes effective use of her enhanced knowledge gained through training to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder devised a song to help children remember the more rigorous hygiene routines. After attending safeguarding training, the childminder increased her understanding of internet safety. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures that enable her to protect children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supports children's health, safety and well-being effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective observation, assessment and planning procedures. These enable children to make good progress. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's individual learning. For example, the childminder explains to parents how she teaches letter sounds to children, to support continuity. The childminder skilfully uses children's interests to extend their learning. For instance, children recognise letters and numbers that relate to a favourite toy. The childminder sets out the toys and equipment with a clear purpose to help children learn. For example, babies show delight as they look at their reflection in a low-level mirror. They make interesting discoveries as they move around the room and become increasingly mobile.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents have high regard for the childminder and value the variety of activities that their children enjoy. The childminder takes children on exciting outings, such as to the park and railway centre. She involves them in special events and celebrations, which supports their social development. Children are affectionate and have warm relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder is kind and gentle towards children, which helps them feel safe. She has a positive approach to managing behaviour and helps children to learn about right and wrong. The childminder recently improved her cooking activities with children to encourage healthy lifestyles further. For example, they use healthier ingredients for cakes and make fresh fruit kebabs and salads.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive as they explore with interest. They listen and respond well, which develops their skills for future learning. Younger children develop social skills and confidence, so they become ready for pre-school. Children learn in a fun way as they prepare for school. For instance, they look for letters and numbers on registration plates, road signs and house numbers on the walk to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469624 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1049849 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in October 2013 and lives in Exeter, Devon. Care is available to children Tuesday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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