Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 25 October 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

 Children are very happy and settle well in the childminder's welcoming home. They are confident and gain increasing independence, preparing them well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder provides children with a broad range of activities which reflects their interests and learning needs well. Children are curious and keen to learn, and make good progress from their starting points.  Children are very well behaved and understand boundaries. They are caring and sensitive to the needs of others, helping them to form good relationships.  Children benefit from the good-quality care that the childminder offers. She constantly evaluates her practice and is keen to implement positive changes that improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a wide range of interesting toys and resources for children to use. However, these are not always organised well to ensure there is sufficient floor space available for children to gain the most from their chosen activity.  Parents do not always have sufficiently detailed information about the next steps in children's learning, to help them be more involved in extending their learning further at home.

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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

 review the organisation of toys and resources, to ensure children have enough space to fully engage in their chosen activities  provide parents with more detailed information about the next steps in children's learning, to enable them to provide further support for their learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities and child protection procedures. She knows how to respond to any concerns to help keep children safe. She recognises the importance of professional development in helping her make continuous improvements. For example, she seeks feedback from parents and other childcare providers, and attends training on key aspects of child development such as communication and language. The childminder has made good improvements since her last inspection, particularly in relation to the information gained from parents about children's care and learning needs when they first start. This, along with the good links she makes with other childcare settings, helps her to provide consistent support for each individual child and helps them to feel safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They are confident and keen to explore and investigate. For example, children are fascinated by the patterns their cars make in the sand. The childminder is skilled at giving children the time and space to experiment and work things out, but also recognises when to provide guidance and teach children the skills they need to achieve. The childminder is fully involved in children's play, extending their learning through good interaction. She monitors children's progress effectively and uses this information well to help her provide support to narrow any gaps in children's learning. For example, following training on language development, she has introduced the use of simple signs to further support children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form a strong bond with the childminder. She is always close by, offering sensitive support and high levels of praise and reassurance. Children's health is supported well. They benefit from healthy home-cooked meals and also learn about effective routines to prevent germs from spreading, such as washing their hands. The childminder supervises children well, and gives effective consideration to safety when planning activities in her home and on outings. She involves children in activities that help them to learn how to keep safe, such as practising the emergency evacuation procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. They are increasingly independent and demonstrate a good understanding of routines and expectations regarding behaviour. For example, they share and take turns, learning how to play well together. They show a strong sense of achievement as they complete tasks for themselves, such as learning to use a fork to eat their meals. Children become familiar with letter shapes and sounds, such as recognising their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440969 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1059111 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Tiverton, Devon. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year, and is able to offer overnight care. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has an early years 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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