Childminder 104267

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 9 December 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 and children share close, warm relationships. Children are happy, settled, feel safe and secure. This supports their physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She keeps parents informed about their children's progress and the activities they enjoy each day. Parents' feedback about the childminding service is very complimentary. They are very happy with the service the childminder provides and their children enjoy attending.  Following the previous inspection, the childminder now makes good use of her observations of children to plan for their ongoing development. She provides a range of stimulating and interesting activities, which support children to make good progress.  The childminder models good behaviour, which the children copy. She teaches the children to be kind, polite and respectful. They learn to share toys and take turns in

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This provision is good

play. Their behaviour is good.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to promote positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to promote children's interest and enjoyment of books, to support their early literacy skills further.  At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to answer questions and share their ideas.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills  make the most of opportunities for children to develop their thinking, allowing them more time to answer questions and share their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and is confident in the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works in close partnership with other early years providers to help provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder uses her observations and good knowledge of the children to monitor their progress effectively. She quickly identifies if there are any gaps in learning and plans activities to enable children to catch up with their friends. The childminder develops her practice and skills well. For example, she has regular discussions with her co-childminder to share ideas and keeps up to date with changes through good links with the local authority. They regularly review the quality of the provision and ensure that the range of activities offered meet children's individual needs and next steps in learning effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have daily opportunities to play outside and engage in activities, which contribute to meeting their physical needs. They childminder interacts with the children constantly and involves herself in their play. For example, in the garden, she sings songs with them and plays ring games, which builds their confidence. Children thoroughly enjoy role play. For example, they use the pretend iron to iron the blanket and have a picnic in the garden. Children proudly show the childminder how they can concentrate and complete difficult puzzles beyond their years. They smile as she gives them lots of praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches the children about the importance of good hygiene routines and they learn good table manners. They enjoy healthy meals provided by their parents and learn about healthy eating through discussions. Children learn to look after their environment. For example, they enthusiastically help to tidy away the toys. Children develop good personal and social skills. For example, they know to listen to one another and older ones help younger ones with tasks, such as putting on their shoes when they go outside to play. Children understand the rules and expectations of good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and motivated to learn. They spend long periods engaged in activities and learn important skills they need for their future learning and starting school. They count and recognise numbers in routines and activities. They speak in full sentences, demonstrating a wide vocabulary for their age. Children enjoy using their imaginations. For example, they like to explore musical sounds, including making their own musical instruments. Children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104267 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1048555 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Feniton village, near Honiton in Devon. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder. She offers care all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 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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