Childminder EY318918

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 10 June 2009

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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 make good progress, relative to their starting points. The childminder uses her observations well to make accurate assessments of children's progress, and to plan activities that promote learning in all areas.  Children are happy and confident, with good self-esteem. They develop affectionate relationships with the childminder, and show through their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure.  The childminder develops strong relationships with parents. She involves them in their children's learning well. Regular feedback from parents about their children's achievements at home is included in the childminder's assessments. She works well with other settings children attend to promote a shared and consistent approach to planning for children's learning.  The childminder's self-evaluations are good and she monitors the effectiveness of her practice well. She shows commitment to continuous improvement in order to maintain

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer resources available to children who prefer to learn outdoors, which sometimes restricts their choices during independent play.  Activities to teach children to use and understand technology lack challenge, particularly for older 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

 develop the range of activities to further support children who prefer to learn outdoors  provide greater challenge for older children to understand about and use technology for different purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in learning activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she plans learning activities and monitors children's progress.  The inspector read feedback from parents and talked to children.  The inspector reviewed documents and records the childminder is required to keep, that help support children's welfare.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well motivated and looks for opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills. She uses personal research and professional networks well, to keep up to date with changes to legislation and to share good practice. For example, recent training has raised the childminder's already good awareness of safe use of the internet with children, which she has shared with parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She implements these effectively to help protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good variety of interesting and challenging activities that extend children's learning very well. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed searching for hidden treasures. The childminder encouraged them to look at how the light reflected off the different stones, and children excitedly talked about how the colours changed. The childminder had buried dinosaurs in the sand, and as children dug these up, she extended their knowledge and vocabulary well. For example, older children talked about 'excavating' and that people who search for dinosaur bones 'go on a dig'. The childminder uses resources imaginatively to help promote different aspects of learning. For example, she used glove puppets well to encourage children to think about how different animals would hold a pen and write their name. The childminder recognises the importance of partnership working to provide a consistent approach to planning for ongoing learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved and show good safety awareness. For example, older children take care to make sure resources unsuitable for younger children are out of reach. Children are keen to help with everyday routines. The childminder makes this enjoyable. For example, they organise a picnic together for their snack, helping to prepare food and lay out plates and cutlery on a blanket to look inviting. Outdoor space is limited. However, children enjoy daily visits to parks and the countryside to enjoy running and climbing, and to develop their physical skills in healthy outdoor activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning, including going to pre-school and school. Children are independent. Very young children consistently try to manage practical tasks, such as putting on their shoes and pouring drinks, before asking for help. Children show that they can work together to solve problems. For example, they recognised the watering can was too heavy for the younger children and found small jugs and bowls they could handle, so they could water the plants together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318918 Local authority Devon Inspection number 827294 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Crediton, Devon. The childminder works Monday to Friday, all year round. She generally operates her service from 9am to 5pm, but is flexible to meet parents' needs.

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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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