Childminder EY373453

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 1 December 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 reflective of her practice. Since the last inspection, she has developed an effective system for self-evaluation, consulting parents and children about possible improvements to the service that she provides for families.  The strong bonds that the childminder forms with the children support their emotional development very effectively. They become confident about exploring the activities on offer, develop their curiosity and enjoy learning.  The childminder supports children's learning well during play. For example, she encourages them to notice different shapes and compare sizes, improving their understanding of shapes and measures. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children take part in daily outings and visits to places of interest, where they have plenty of opportunities to be physically active, find out about their local area and extend their social skills. For example, they play with other children at toddler groups.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has links with other settings children attend. However, she is not always successful in engaging with all providers to share children's achievements.  Children benefit from a good range of learning experiences. However, there are not enough opportunities for children to find out about other cultures and the wider world.

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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

 consider different ways of engaging with all providers children attend, to share children's achievements  extend opportunities for children to find out about other cultures and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents including policies and the children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written statements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands child protection matters and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. She shares her policies and procedures with parents, and updates her knowledge and understanding to keep children safe and secure. The well-qualified and experienced childminder seeks to develop her skills further, benefiting the children in her care. For example, she has attended training, which led to a review of her assessments of children's levels of development. Children benefit from an interesting range of activities which support their next steps in learning. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gathers information from parents when children start to attend, and follows their familiar routines. Children benefit from consistency of care and a shared approach to their learning, which supports their well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children benefit from a good range of resources, which are easily accessible, allowing them to make choices about their play. They take part in activities with enthusiasm. The childminder interacts positively with the children during play and extends their learning effectively, for example, by posing questions and making suggestions. Children eagerly participate in activities and are motivated to learn. For example, they enjoy rolling play dough, improving their good manipulative skills and creativity while having fun. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively and uses her precise assessments to support their ongoing development. She addresses any gaps in children's learning promptly, working effectively with outside agencies when necessary to support their good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring and attentive childminder is a good role model. Children behave very well and use good manners as they share and take turns with their friends during play. Children follow good hygiene routines and understand the importance of playing safely. They gain a good awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle, helping themselves to nutritious snacks. The childminder encourages children's growing independence, as she praises them for tidying away when snack is finished, for example. Children develop good self-esteem and persevere with activities, taking pride in their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good communication and language skills, speaking confidently to adults and their friends. They gain the key skills necessary for starting school and future learning. For example, children count out cups in their role play kitchen, and compare quantities and sizes, developing good mathematical skills and vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373453 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1049041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Plymstock. The childminder works on weekdays and operates flexible hours throughout the year.

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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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