Arnold, Julie Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2016 26 October 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 develops effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings to help ensure children's good progress. She has improved her provision since the previous inspection.  The childminder forms warm, secure and close relationships with the children. Children are cooperative, responsive to praise and display good levels of confidence. They are happy to learn and explore. This supports their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder teaches well and observes what children can do carefully. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to typically plan a good range of activities that supports children's development.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment with a good range of resources which successfully supports children's learning in most areas. Children are well engaged, motivated and eager to learn.  The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe. For example, she

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This provision is good

implements robust safety risk assessments and checks. Children develop a good awareness of how to keep safe in different situations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not help children to increase their understanding and use of numbers.  Children are not always confident in understanding or using simple technology.

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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

 help children consolidate their understanding of numbers to support their mathematical development and learning  provide more support for children to investigate and understand simple technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning, in the indoor and outdoor area.  The inspector looked at a sample of records and discussed planning, children's assessments and their welfare, with the childminder.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder, including her qualifications.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and observations of children's play, learning and progress with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities. She has successfully improved the organisation of her resources and in ensuring her training, including first aid, is up-to-date. This increases her professional knowledge and supports children's safety and well-being. She has increased storage space and helps children to make choices or use toys more easily when appropriate. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice. She monitors and identifies the children's next steps in learning and this supports their good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures. The childminder is alert to any signs that indicate concerns about children's welfare and where to report them should they occur.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's good-quality interactions with the children help them to make good progress in their learning overall. For example, while playing with modelling dough, the childminder encourages children to express how this feels and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. Children enjoyed manipulating tools; for example, they pushed and pulled the rolling pin, and made patterns with the cutters skilfully. The childminder helps children to consider decisions when appropriate, and this encouraged them to think about how to design their road. For example, they decided if they wanted a long or short piece of paper and whether they wanted narrow or wide roads. Children enjoy role play; for instance, they enjoyed dressing and undressing dolls and persevered with the activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are sociable, happy and settled. They engage in regular activities to support their health and well-being. They eat a well-balanced diet and enjoy regular opportunities to be physical. For example, they use the outdoor equipment and visit places of interest. This supports their physical skills and visits help them understand more about the wider world. The childminder develops children's awareness of good safety procedures. For example, she sets a good example and talks to children about potential hazards. She also helps them in knowing about fire evacuation procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning and for school. Children show increasing concentration and independence. For example, they pour their own drink and help to tidy away. They confidently use language and ask for help. Children engage in enjoyable activities. For example, they practise holding and making patterns with the pens and develop skills in preparation for early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413133 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1057825 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Newton Abbott, Devon. She offers her service every weekday from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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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