Childminder EY483243

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how children learn. She uses this effectively as she teaches children of different ages and abilities. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder. She knows their individual routines and personalities, and they are happy, settled and confident in her care. This helps to support children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents and other settings. She shares a range of information with them and regularly discusses children's progress. This helps her to plan effectively around children's interests.  The childminder reflects on her practice and plans for future development well. She seeks the views of parents and takes their suggestions for improvement into account

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children to develop their early writing skills, for example, she sometimes writes things for children rather than encouraging them to have a go themselves.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to support children to develop their writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outside.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies and children's records.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and knows the procedures to follow if she has any safeguarding concerns. She carries out visual checks on the environment to ensure the premises are safe and secure for children. She uses her knowledge and training well to observe, plan and monitor children's progress accurately. This means that she can effectively identify where children have gaps in their learning and provide activities to help support them. The childminder successfully reflects on the service she provides and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of her setting. She uses this information to continually make improvements to her setting and raise the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities that stimulate children's interest and she interacts successfully with children so that they remain engaged and motivated. Children show delight and fascination during activities. For example, they make their own musical instruments and discuss if containers are full or empty. The childminder incorporates their understanding of mathematics, for example, when children count hidden treasure they find in the sandpit. The childminder supports children's language and problem-solving skills well. She uses questioning well to engage children in conversations and help them think about what might happen next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and happy. They move around confidently and safely, exploring the environment. The childminder teaches them to respect others as part of encouraging positive behaviour. Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder takes them on regular trips to local play areas and attractions where they play with other children. Children learn about the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. For example, they understand why it is important to brush their teeth after lunch. Children have daily access to a variety of outdoor activities and they use physical equipment with confidence as they climb and swing.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They eagerly listen to and join in with stories and actively join in with repeated words and phrases. They demonstrate high levels of perseverance when solving problems that they encounter during their play. Children demonstrate good thinking skills and make links between their learning and previous experiences. This helps them to develop good levels of independence in readiness for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483243 Local authority Devon Inspection number 998714 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 3

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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 Bideford, North Devon. The childminder has completed a foundation degree in early childhood studies, and also has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder operates from 7.45am to 4.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, during term time only. She is in receipt of early education funding 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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Telephone number

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