Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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 regular and accurate assessments of children's development, and monitors their progress well. Parents receive detailed information about their children's achievements, so they can extend children's learning further at home.  The childminder identifies individual children's next steps in learning and consistently plans activities to build on these, to extend what children know and can do. Children make good progress in their learning, in readiness for their move to school.  Children benefit from a wide range of good-quality resources. They can easily see the available toys and independently choose what they want to play with.  The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious snacks and meals, and regular opportunities for children to exercise and play in the fresh air.  The childminder evaluates her provision well and identifies how to continue to improve

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to extend children's mathematics and literacy development.  The childminder does not obtain as much information from parents as possible about their children's development when they first start, to inform initial activity planning.

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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

 develop the literacy and mathematics programmes to provide more opportunities for children to practise their early reading and writing skills, and learn about numbers and shapes  gain more detailed information from parents about children's starting points, to quickly identify their initial skills and to inform the planning of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the play areas and resources, and observed both adult-led and children's chosen play.  The inspector took account of the views of children and their parents, through discussion and written feedback.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures, and support for the assistant through appraisals.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder provides effective support and coaching, for example, through regular appraisals and informal meetings, to build the assistant's confidence and skills. The childminder and her assistant are keen to ensure their continued professional development, such as through completing appropriate qualifications. They eagerly apply their new skills and knowledge to their practice, which has a positive impact on outcomes for children. For instance, the assistant has learnt more strategies to support children's communication and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant make good use of opportunities throughout the day to engage children in interesting activities. For instance, the assistant sings nursery rhymes and encourages children to join in with the actions, as they wait for the childminder and younger children. The childminder and her assistant consistently support all children's communication and language effectively. For example, they repeat children's comments before responding to them, clearly model the correct pronunciation of words and ask children questions to elicit their thoughts and ideas. Children are confident communicators and frequently initiate discussion with each other and adults. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to provide individual support to close any gaps in children's learning through consistent strategies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant provide a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and valued. They establish warm and affectionate relationships with children, which helps children to learn the social skills needed to form friendships. For example, an older child helped a younger friend learn how to use a knife correctly to chop a banana. Children show high levels of confidence, such as when happily taking the lead in singing songs. The childminder and her assistant consistently provide gentle prompts to help children learn the boundaries. For example, they remind children to 'use kind hands'. Children behave well, and they are keen to take responsibility for their own self-care, which helps them to develop their independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and any gaps in their learning close quickly. They are motivated and demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. Children concentrate well for a sustained time, for instance, as they thread pasta on to raw spaghetti. This also helps to encourage their control and coordination, developing their physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483580 Local authority Devon Inspection number 998250 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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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. She lives in Exmouth, Devon. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, 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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