Childminder EY469622

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 16 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 communicates well with parents and other providers who share the care of children. Their positive partnerships support children's care, learning and development well.  Effective observation, assessment and planning procedures monitor children's development with accuracy. The childminder identifies children's next steps in learning and provides interesting activities to enable children to make good progress.  Children are happy in the care of the childminder and enjoy their activities. The childminder provides good support to their emotional well-being and prepares children well for school.  The childminder's effective self-evaluation procedure enables her to make continuous improvements, to benefit the children. She makes good use of childcare information to support her development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always get enough opportunity in general play, to develop their skills in literacy and mathematics.  The childminder does not always provide a wide variety of sensory play materials for babies and younger children to explore and experience.

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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

 extend learning opportunities during general play, to further encourage children's interest and understanding of writing and numbers  increase the variety of play materials for babies and younger children, to extend their sensory play experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children in their activities.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's development records.  The inspector checked safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has had an extension built since her previous inspection. This provides additional space for children's activities. The childminder has increased her outdoor resources, to enhance children's play and learning. She has made significant progress to develop effective assessment and communication procedures. The childminder has taken effective steps to develop confident knowledge of the childcare requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She updates her policies and procedures in line with current guidance, to protect children's welfare. She provides relevant information for parents and her assistant, to keep them informed of any changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the natural environment well to inspire and support children's learning. Children learn about insects, animals and flowers on their regular woodland walks. On their return, they make a collage, which is put on display for parents to see. The childminder and parents share ideas that support children's learning. To encourage children's listening and language skills, the childminder reads stories and sings songs with them. Children enjoy trips to the library to borrow books, which develops their sense of responsibility.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder follows children's individual routines and is attentive to their needs. She supervises children well to keep them safe and conducts thorough risk assessments. For example, the childminder checks that there are no small pieces in reach of the youngest children, to prevent hazards. The childminder follows expert guidance to provide healthy home-cooked meals for children. She encourages children to practise their physical skills in enjoyable activities. Children learn to assess risks and understand their own ability as they climb, run and jump. They develop a good understanding of staying safe and behave well. Children are affectionate and friendly; for instance, older children are gentle and kind towards babies. They learn to play well together and share, which shows their positive attitudes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, safe and secure in the care of the childminder. They settle well and enjoy their activities. They listen well, answer questions and like to help tell a story. Children readily join activities, such as to decorate buns or play with dough. They are inquisitive and enjoy learning. Older children make independent choices and explore with confidence. Babies are content with their individual needs effectively met. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469622 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1049848 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in a rural location close to Chulmleigh, in Devon. The childminder's husband works as her assistant on an occasional basis. Care is available Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays.

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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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