Childminder EY380228

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 16 February 2015

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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 has a good knowledge of where children are in their learning. He uses this information well to plan suitably challenging activities, which helps children to make good progress in their learning.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted very well. The childminder and his co- minder form secure attachments with all the children and they understand their individual needs.  Effective partnerships with parents and other settings are an integral part of the provision. This enables children to benefit from a supportive and coordinated approach to their care and learning.  The childminder evaluates and monitors all aspects of the provision very effectively and uses this to inform and make continuous improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to give meaning to marks they make as they draw, write and paint.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities for children to develop their self-care skills.

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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

 encourage children to give meaning to marks they make as they draw, write and paint  provide children with more opportunities to develop their self-care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning inside and outside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including medicine forms, policies and children's records.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments and conversations on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and his co-minder review the educational activities and experiences they offer children, to ensure they reflect children's stage of development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to respond to any concerns they may have about children in his care. The childminder keeps his training up to date and uses information bulletins from the local authority well. Effective systems are in place to track the progress children make over time. The childminder uses this information well to identify any possible areas where children may require additional support or intervention. The childminder has made significant improvements since his previous inspection. He has worked very hard to address the actions and recommendations raised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. He provides a wide range of challenging opportunities that he plans around children's individual needs and interests. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, he models clear speech and introduces new words to extend their vocabularies, such as when reading stories. He talks to children as they play and asks questions that encourage them to think for themselves. Children play well independently using their imaginations and strong communication skills to share toys and make up their own games, such as building houses. The childminder is fully aware of the children's good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and they behave well in his home. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their social skills. For example, children attend regular toddler and play groups with their friends. Children are encouraged to share and take turns during games and activities. The childminder creates areas in which children can sit and chat with their friends. This supports their emotional well-being. The childminder takes children on regular outings. They visit parks and the library, and take trips through the woods. Children have many opportunities to extend their physical skills. The childminder offers opportunities for children to develop an understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are eager to learn and show motivation and enthusiasm as they join in with activities. Very young children show an interest in age-appropriate books and begin to turn the pages independently. Older children begin to use mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'small' when they build towers using bricks. This helps them develop the skills and knowledge they require, in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380228 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1052118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. The childminder lives in Bovey Tracey, Devon. He works with his wife who is also a registered childminder. He operates his service from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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