Childminder EY341618

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 5 November 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 is reflective of the service she provides and strives to improve her practice even further. She has addressed all recommendations and actions from the previous inspection well, making significant improvement.  Children enjoy choosing from a wide range of resources, which are easily accessible. They become inquisitive and motivated learners in the welcoming and stimulating learning environment.  The caring and attentive childminder forms strong bonds with the children in her care. Children are confident and explore the activities on offer enthusiastically, making good progress from their starting points.  Children benefit from good support in their learning and development in all areas of the curriculum. The childminder interacts positively with children during play. For example, she poses questions and extends their ideas to reinforce their understanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gathers some information about children from parents when they first attend. However, she does not find out what children can do, to help her to establish their starting points for learning and plan appropriate activities from the start.  Overall, children gain good early literacy skills. However, the childminder misses some opportunities to extend their early reading skills 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

 gather information from parents about children's developmental levels when they first attend, to establish children's starting points more precisely to help plan their progression from the outset  extend opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written statements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. Since the last inspection, she has improved her self-evaluation processes, consulting parents and children to help identify and address any areas for improvement. For example, she has provided a variety of different resources in response to children's interests, supporting their individual needs. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively, and acts promptly when she notices any gaps in their development. She works in close partnership with outside agencies and attends training to provide children with the support they need to reach their full potential. Effective partnerships with other providers and parents help the childminder to provide children with consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes precise assessments of children's development and uses this information well to help them achieve the next steps in their learning. She plans interesting experiences and supports their learning effectively. For example, children enjoy counting as they stack bricks on top of each other, comparing size and developing good mathematical skills. The childminder communicates sensitively with children. She talks about what they are doing, and gives them time and encouragement to respond. She models the correct way of speaking, introducing new words and extending sentences. Children communicate confidently with adults and their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional development well. For example, she is always nearby, providing children with constant reassurance and praise for their achievements. The childminder is a good role model and ensures children are aware of the house rules. Children behave well and understand the importance of cooperating with others and playing safely. The childminder takes children to toddler groups, where they learn to socialise with others and enjoy an extended range of activities. They play outdoors and go on regular walks to local parks, where they enjoy fresh air and exercise. The childminder is vigilant about possible hazards to children's safety, and takes every precaution to keep them safe and secure. Children follow good hygiene routines and develop an understanding of the importance of staying healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain confidence and key skills for future learning and school. They develop good physical skills and coordination. For example, very young children have fun as they confidently push and pull wheeled toys with increasing skill and control. Children have high levels of self-esteem and become independent and capable learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341618 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1048964 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the St Budeaux area of Plymouth. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She cares for children Monday to Friday, 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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