Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2016 13 November 2012

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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 seeks good information from parents on children's development before they start and plans immediately for their individual learning needs. She has effective systems to monitor children's development, identify any gaps and seek any necessary support for them to catch up. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder continually assesses her professional development to support children's welfare and development needs. For example, she has gained a childcare qualification and attended training on early years communication and language.  The childminder provides just the right amount of help and guidance for children to succeed at new skills. She helps children be as independent as possible, while praising them. Children persevere and want to achieve.  Children behave well and develop strong relationships. The childminder helps children play together well, share and think of others' needs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a welcoming, well-organised environment. There are good- quality resources indoors and outdoors for children to make independent choices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to help older children with their writing skills.  The childminder does not always challenge the oldest children in their mathematical understanding, in particular their use of numbers and shapes.

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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 older children to develop their writing skills further  use all opportunities to challenge children in their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and the parents' survey.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out good risk assessments and implements her policies and procedures well to keep children safe. She keeps up to date with safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if a child is at risk of harm. The childminder works well with parents. They share good information to be consistent in children's care and development. Following her last inspection, the childminder has implemented effective systems to share information with other early years providers. The childminder accurately evaluates her own practice, seeking parents' feedback to continue to improve her provision. For example, she has developed the whole environment to enable children greater access to resources to lead their own play. She is currently looking at different ways to communicate with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good observations of children's progress and uses the information well to plan for their next stages of learning. She helps children decide where they prefer to play, which motivates their learning. For example, children use chalks outside, describing their drawing and developing their ideas. The childminder plans good activities from children's interests, which they then extend. For example, children make Olympic rings using equipment outdoors and create their own Olympic games. The childminder engages children in using language and developing their vocabulary. She shows children how to use equipment and enables them to practise and keep trying. For example, they learn to use knives safely to cut and prepare fruit, and handle scissors appropriately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good procedures to help children settle and become emotionally secure. She finds out young children's routines and meets their physical needs well. Children develop good practices to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they gain a good understanding of the importance of exercise and healthy eating. The childminder builds children's self-esteem and provides a strong role model. For instance, children are pleased when she asks them to show her how to use resources. She copies them, asking for their confirmation if is she is doing it right and how to improve.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in preparation for school. For example, they experiment with using equipment, find out what they can do and work out how to solve any problems they encounter. Children manage their feelings well and understand the childminder's high expectations. For example, older children point out messages on posters that say 'be kind'. Children manage their personal care and make decisions about their physical needs. Overall, all children enjoy learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440785 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1059106 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 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Tiverton, Devon. The childminder provides care each weekday for 48 weeks a year, including before and after school. The childminder holds a qualification in early years at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education 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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