Childminder EY378699

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2016 7 May 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 works successfully with other providers and professionals to support specific targets for children well. The childminder and her assistants meet all children's individual needs effectively.  Children feel safe and have fun in the welcoming and stimulating environment. The childminder and her assistants provide a wide range of activities that support all areas of children's learning and development. They prepare children well for school.  The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation process. She reflects on her practice and monitors children's progress well. The childminder makes ongoing improvements in the quality of her provision that benefit children.  The childminder has warm relationships and communicates well with parents. She successfully involves parents in her effective observation, assessment and planning procedures to help progress children's learning well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always increase children's understanding of being healthy and help them learn how food helps their body to grow and function.  Although children frequently count and learn about numbers, the childminder and her assistants sometimes miss opportunities to teach children about simple calculation and solving simple problems.

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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

 help children to develop a better understanding of the benefits of food and being healthy  extend children's mathematical learning of simple calculation and opportunities for them to solve simple problems more frequently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector observed the childminder, assistants and children in their indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and read a sample of children's development records.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of feedback from parents.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises and the required documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made significant improvement since her last inspection to meet requirements. Her childcare qualification has given her a greater understanding of the early years foundation stage, which has supported further development of the effective assessment procedures. She has a log cabin that she uses to provide additional space for children's learning. Assistants benefit from the childminder's good support and coaching to develop their skills. The childminder has effective vetting and induction procedures to check assistants' suitability. Use of thorough risk assessments and safety measures help to prevent accidents. Records and documentation are in clear order, including registers and parent consents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of child protection procedures to safeguard children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants interact well with children. They skilfully respond to children, which results in enthusiastic conversations and spontaneous learning. For example, children talk with excitement about a local festival and people they know. The childminder and her assistants adapt activities well to provide good challenges. For instance, younger children enjoy exploring soil and water. Older children sow seeds and learn how plants grow. The childminder engages parents effectively in children's learning. For example, children bring photographs and items from their gardens, and the childminder helps them to consider and compare different environments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play well together. They understand how to share, take turns and show respect for others. Children understand the daily routines, such as singing and group time, and they cooperate well in the group activities. The childminder and her assistants develop children's independence skills effectively. For example, they teach and support children to put on their shoes and coats. The childminder and her assistants are conscientious about children's health, safety and welfare. For instance, they ensure children are safe when playing outdoors in the sun. Children wear fluorescent vests and learn about road safety when they go on outings. The childminder and her assistants help children to know what to do if they need help.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident communicators and eager to learn. They take an active part in the activities and readily share their ideas. For example, children use musical instruments and sing songs with others. Children have fun and are emotionally secure. They make good progress from their starting points

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378699 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1049169 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 13

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Exmouth, Devon. Care is available Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.30pm all year round, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder employs assistants to help with the care of the children. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free places 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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