Childminder EY478609

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 makes effective use of her observations and assessments of children's development. She plans a stimulating range of activities that motivate children to learn. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder works well with parents and other early years providers. They work together consistently to meet children's care and learning needs well.  The childminder supports children well to develop a positive awareness and attitude to people's differences. For example, she provides a good range of resources that reflect the children's backgrounds and help them to learn about the wider world.  Children develop strong relationships with each other and the childminder. She provides effective support to help children manage their feelings and behaviour well.  The childminder reflects on her personal development accurately. She continues to attend training and update her knowledge to support good outcomes for children. For

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This provision is good

example, she provides strong support for children's language and communication skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to manage age- appropriate tasks and support their independence further.  The childminder does not have a written complaints policy. This is a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 write a statement of procedures to follow in relation to complaints, which relates to the Childcare Register requirements, and make copies available to parents. 30/06/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make greater use of all experiences and activities to help children have age-appropriate responsibilities and become even more independent.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors.  The inspector spoke with the children and the childminder, and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector took account of parents' feedback and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training and knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's welfare. She carries out good risk assessments to help her keep children safe. Through secure self-evaluation, the childminder has changed the organisation of her premises to give children more space to play, explore and improve their skills. She welcomes parents' feedback to help drive continual improvement. The childminder has good systems to find out children's starting points and monitor their overall development. She identifies gaps quickly and helps children to catch up through effective support and planning. The childminder provides good support for her assistant. She ensures that her assistant is clear on her procedures for safeguarding children and understands how to meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well. She joins in with children's games and demonstrates how to use resources, giving them time to practise their new skills. The childminder builds effectively on children's interest and quickly helps them to develop their ideas. For example, she provides a range of musical instruments for children to explore and use as they spontaneously sing and make up songs. The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language well. For example, she helps them to use their home language and extends their English. The childminder plans group activities that help children to gain confidence, learn to take turns and develop good listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works effectively with parents to help children settle quickly and feel secure. She meets children's physical and emotional needs well and is caring, sensitive and kind. The childminder ensures children have the rest they need and plenty of opportunities for exercise. She provides a welcoming environment. She organises resources effectively for children to make choices and extend their learning. The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritional home- cooked meals and ensures good hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager learners and develop good skills in preparation for school. They are active, confident to ask questions and persevere with new tasks. Children independently use books and extend their knowledge. For example, the childminder helps them to look closely and notice the differences between a hippopotamus and a rhinoceros. Children have continual access to resources that help them practise early writing skills and use mathematical language in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478609 Local authority Devon Inspection number 983175 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Exeter, Devon. She provides care Monday to Wednesday throughout the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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