Leaman, Sarah Hilary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2016 13 January 2016

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not understand the regulations relating to ratios. At times, she cares for too many children.  The childminder does not consistently extend the learning for older children. She does not always provide as much challenge as possible to enable them to make more rapid progress, particularly in the areas of mathematics and literacy.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children to become confident communicators. Children routinely initiate discussion with each other and the childminder, and demonstrate good use of vocabulary to skilfully express themselves. Children make good progress in their learning, overall.  Children enjoy regular outings and outdoor play. They have good opportunities to learn about nature and the wider world.  The childminder makes improvements to her provision that benefit the children. For example, she has reviewed the outdoor learning opportunities and has plans to increase the range of resources she offers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements relating to ratios, to consistently meet the needs of children at all times. 02/09/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide more challenges for the older children, to enable them to build on what they know and can do further to extend their learning, particularly in their literacy and mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the available toys and resources, and the children's play areas.  The inspector observed adult-led activities and children's self-chosen play, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day, and of parents' written feedback.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including training and qualification certificates, self-evaluation and medication records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage, relating to the number of children she may care for at any one time. Nonetheless, she provides a safe environment for children, such as encouraging children to use the trampoline safely. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of child protection issues and knows how to refer concerns if she is concerned about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder meets regularly with other childcare providers to gain ideas to improve her practices, such as learning new activities to teach children to accept and celebrate differences. She recognises children's current stage of development and monitors their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans interesting activities that build on what children know and can do, to help them make good progress. For example, children enjoy decorating pasta pieces and threading them to create a necklace. Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are effective to enable consistency in children's development. Children benefit from regular outdoor play and have good opportunities to develop their coordination and physical skills, such as when climbing ladders and using monkey bars. The childminder supports children's exploration of the natural world, to build their interest in living things. For instance, children eagerly search the garden for insects and carefully catch them using nets, so they can look at them more closely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not always adhere to the ratio requirements, as set out in the early years foundation stage, to ensure she can meet the needs of all children at these times. At the inspection, children were kind and respectful to each other, and played well together. The childminder consistently reminds children of her expectations, so they understand the boundaries and learn to consider their own safety. For instance, she reminds them to remain seated while eating. Older children independently choose what toys to play with from the available range, and manage key self-care tasks by themselves, such as putting on their shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and eagerly participate in activities and games. They play well independently, as well as in a group. For example, they chase and catch bubbles together. Children make independent choices about their play and move freely between the different spaces. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104470 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1057391 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Abbotskerswell, in Newton Abbott, Devon. The childminder offers care all day from Monday to Friday. She holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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