Childminder EY341493

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 23 June 2015

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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 uses effective observation and assessment procedures to identify any gaps in children's learning and help them to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder works well with parents to involve them in their children's learning.  The childminder engages children well in their activities. Since her last inspection, she has improved how she helps children to develop good communication and socialisation skills. Children are enthusiastic in play and keen to join activities, showing that they enjoy their learning.  The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment. She nurtures children and they respond well to her positive approach. Children develop good independence skills and make confident choices in their play.  Thorough self-evaluation procedures demonstrate that the childminder has a good capacity for continuous improvement following her last inspection. She takes effective

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This provision is good

steps to update her childcare knowledge and to develop her practice further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children learn more about healthy food and how it helps them to grow.  The childminder does not always plan thoroughly for outdoor learning, to extend what children learn across all areas of learning when they are outside.

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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

 increase the opportunities to further support children's understanding of healthy foods and how food helps them grow  extend the range of activities and learning opportunities for children outdoors to cover all areas of learning more evenly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the children's development folders.  The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and feedback letters from parents.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has fully addressed the actions and recommendation set at her last inspection. She has gained a greater understanding of effective assessment and made significant improvement in her procedures. Her deeper reflection results in more specific targets set for children, which improves outcomes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures that enable her to protect children's welfare. She implements her policies and procedures well. For example, children learn where it is safe to cross the road and how to stay safe when on outings with her. The childminder meets with other childminders, which provides further opportunities to develop her provision. For instance, they share ideas and play materials to increase interest for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well. For example, she sits on the floor with them to play a game. She encourages them to listen, take turns and understand the purpose. The childminder asks questions to prompt children's thinking and help them to work things out. She has a good knowledge of each child's development and provides targeted challenges. For instance, she encourages older children to count to develop their mathematical understanding. Younger children learn animal names and sounds, which supports their language development. Children particularly enjoy role play and happily pretend to be shopping. The childminder ensures that children help themselves and enjoy a wide variety of accessible resources indoors to develop their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good understanding of the daily routines and play well together. They show a sense of pride and self-esteem, such as when they look at their photographs. Children confidently recall their experiences and happily contribute to discussions. They talk with enthusiasm about trips to the beach and a walk in the woods. Children are kind and caring towards others. For instance, they show concern when one of them has an accident. Children are gentle with the pet rabbit and relish the responsibility of helping. They enjoy physical play in the garden and finding insects to investigate.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy and secure in the childminder's care. They make good friendships and are affectionate towards familiar people. Young children show confidence and are eager to play, which prepares them well for pre-school. Older children develop the important skills they need for school and future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341493 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1054547 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the St Budeaux area of Plymouth. Care is available Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays.

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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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