Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 23 July 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 in effective partnerships with parents and other providers. She has developed good communication systems, which support children's development and promote continuity of care.  Children enjoy being in the family environment and are well cared for. They feel secure and make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident and happy in the care of the childminder.  The childminder meets the individual needs of children well. She monitors their development effectively and promotes children's next step through play. The childminder successfully prepares children for their next stage in learning and for school.  The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation and involves parents in the process. She makes ongoing improvements to her practice and to the resources she provides, to the benefit of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully support younger children to make independent choices in their free-play activities.  The childminder does not encourage children's early writing as well as possible. For example, writing materials and opportunities are not always freely available for children, to further promote their interest and skills during play.

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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 support to children to extend their ability to choose and to make an informed decision in their independent play  extend the opportunities to interest and engage children in writing during a range of play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and parents.  The inspector checked required documentation, including training and insurance certificates.  The inspector looked at the development folders with children.  The inspector checked safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the previous inspection the childminder has made effective improvements, for example, in her assessment and planning procedures. The childminder has developed more confident knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She attends childcare provider meetings to maintain an up-to-date awareness of the regulations. The childminder uses additional funding well to provide further support. For example, she buys resources that help develop children's speech and language. She has increased the range of musical instruments for children to use. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures, which helps her to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well in play to help them learn. For example, younger children enjoy playing house and make pretend cups of tea, which they pass to their friends. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to think and talk. Older children concentrate well, for example, during flash-card games. They learn about numbers, letters, shapes and colours as they play. The childminder makes learning enjoyable for children. For instance, children paint numbers on welly boots to use as plant pots. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories, which supports their readiness for school. They learn to put on their own shoes, which develops independence skills. Children enjoy outdoor play. Games of hopscotch, for example, develop their coordination and mathematical understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children well to help them develop confidence and self-esteem. She nurtures children and involves them in everyday tasks. For example, children are keen to help clear away after lunch and feed the animals. Children behave well and understand the routines, which help to keep them safe. For example, they wear fluorescent tabards and learn about road safety on outings. The childminder conducts impromptu fire drills, to help children learn about the emergency evacuation procedure. Suitable arrangements are in place for the provision of food and drink, to meet children's dietary requirements. The childminder has discussions with parents about healthy options. She encourages children to eat food in the appropriate order, with savouries first.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play well and are caring towards others. For example, they share toys with their friends and are gentle with the family pets. Children show that they are keen to play and learn as they readily join in the activities. They develop good listening and communication skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413332 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1049369 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Barnstaple, Devon. Care is available Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round except for the childminder's holidays. 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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