Childminder 104483

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 1 December 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 has taken positive action since the last inspection to successfully improve her practice. Through effective self-evaluation the childminder identifies her strengths and plans for ongoing development.  Effective observation, assessment and planning procedures enable the childminder to check children's progress well. She supports children's individual learning and development effectively. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents, other settings and services. Their good communication systems effectively support children's care and learning.  Children have fun and enjoy being with the childminder. They feel safe, secure and behave well. The childminder successfully prepares children for pre-school and school learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She provides a good range of resources and activities to interest children and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend some aspects of children's mathematical understanding.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children practise and develop their independence skills further.

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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

 extend opportunities to support children's understanding of numbers to aid their mathematical development  provide more opportunities for children to develop their levels of independence to aid their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their play activities and at snack time.  The inspector read feedback from parents and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's development records.  The inspector checked specific documentation including training and insurance certificates.  The inspector viewed the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes appropriate training to ensure that her knowledge of the child protection procedures is secure. She updates her policies and procedures to reflect current guidance. The childminder supervises children well and conducts risk assessments to maintain their safety. Recent training has inspired her to successfully improve her assessment and communication procedures. For example, the childminder uses a daily diary to share information with parents and settings. She reflects well on children's progress and their welfare. The childminder continues to increase her resources and uses trips effectively to provide children with additional learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children to encourage learning. She speaks clearly to help young children learn new sounds and words quickly. Children particularly enjoy books and readily sit to listen and join in. The childminder adapts activities well to ensure that each child benefits. For example, she encourages toddlers to feel the textures of pictures in tactile books. Older children recognise familiar characters and help to tell the story. The childminder extends the reading activity to include related songs, which the children sing with enthusiasm. Information provided for parents includes details of children's activities and their individual progress. The childminder and parents work well together to support children's good learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder. She encourages their good manners with a gentle reminder and teaches them to have respect. For example, children help to put their toys away when told and learn to be gentle with animals and each other. The childminder takes children on various outings, such as to toddler groups, which supports children's social skills and friendships. She teaches children about safety in everyday situations. For instance, at snack time they talk about the difference between hot and cold drinks. The childminder has a good awareness of children's individual understanding and sets safe boundaries which they understand.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to join in and eager to learn, which helps them to develop confident early reading, writing and language skills. They often play well and cooperatively. For example, children enjoy using imaginative play resources such as toy cars and dolls. They show interest and concentration as they play for sustained periods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104483 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1057392 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Kingsbridge, Devon. She provides care on Tuesday to Friday from 8am until 5.30pm, except on public holidays and the childminder's annual holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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