Childminder 104279

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 8 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 forms secure and warm relationships with children and this supports their emotional well-being. Children display good levels of confidence and are happy to learn and explore.  Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder teaches children to be considerate, for example, she recognises their achievements and encourages them to share and take turns.  Children independently access a range of well-organised resources. They freely explore the environment and make choices in their play. The childminder balances the range of child-initiated and adult-led activities well. Children make good progress.  The childminder forms good relationships with staff at other settings children attend and there is effective sharing of information to support positive outcomes for the children.  The childminder supports children's health well. Children follow good hygiene practices

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This provision is good

and engage in activities that encourage their physical health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully share information with parents about children's progress to further extend their involvement in their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder does not use her self-evaluation systems to maximum effect, including by using the views of children, to improve outcomes for children even further.

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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

 enhance sharing of information with parents about children's progress to further support their learning and development at home  include the views of parents to further develop the effectiveness of self-evaluation and professional development, to raise the quality of provision to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning in the indoor and outdoor areas.  The inspector looked at a sample of records and discussed planning, children's assessments and their welfare with the childminder.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and records of her suitability checks.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of carers, spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of her role. Since the last inspection, she has successfully focused on improving the way that she tracks the children's learning. For example, she now uses a communication diary and observation folder well. This has helped her to monitor and identify goals to support the children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder now evaluates her practice and is clearly aware of her strengths and areas for improvement. She has secure relationships with parents to enable her to meet children's care and learning needs well. For example, they both introduce simple signs to support a younger child's early communication and understanding. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility with regard to child protection. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and alert to signs that indicate concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a good variety of activities and experiences to support children's learning and development. Children respond to the childminder's frequent interactions and questions. For example, she encourages them to think and solve problems by finding which hole fits their shape. Children persevere because the childminder guides and helps them to succeed. The childminder introduces language well to support children's actions. She repeats words back to enable them to hear them clearly. This supports their language and develops their understanding well. Children explore and investigate, for example, they feel the texture of the sand, make marks and use a spade to fill the bucket.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled. They have a good sense of belonging. For example, their work is displayed on the walls. The childminder supports children's awareness of safety practices. She acts as a good role model and gives them responsibilities. They help to dry the outdoor play equipment to ensure that it is safe to use, and learn about road safety. Children develop a good awareness of a healthy lifestyle. They eat a well-balanced diet and enjoy daily opportunities to be physical. For example, they take the doll out for a walk in the pushchair and confidently explore the outdoor equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and learn a range of skills to prepare them for their future learning and move to school. Younger children show increasing concentration, independence and confidence. For example, they concentrate during activities, remove their boots and feed themselves. They develop well socially and emotionally.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104279 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1048556 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Plymtree, Cullompton, Devon. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm each weekday, all year round.

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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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