Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 20 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 provides a good range of educational activities to successfully engage children's interest. Children have fun and enjoy learning. They make good progress from their starting point and develop skills for future learning well.  The childminder is effective in her communication with parents and relevant others. Their positive partnerships support children's continuity of care, learning and development well.  Effective observation, assessment and planning procedures enable the childminder to identify children's next steps. The childminder skilfully encourages children to have a go and join in the activities. She successfully helps children to achieve their individual goals.  The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation procedure, which includes the views of parents and children. She demonstrates a clear capacity for continuous professional development to make ongoing improvement in her good provision for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to encourage younger children to make more independent choices in their play.  The childminder does not successfully plan and review her use of music, to increase the learning benefits for children.

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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

 increase the opportunities to further support younger children to help them make independent choices  improve planning for the use of music, to enhance children's interest in rhythm and singing and to provide more learning opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor activities.  The inspector read feedback from parents and took account of the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector sampled children's development records.  The inspector checked 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 has a secure knowledge of the child protection procedures, which enables her to safeguard children. She is conscientious about safety and her supervision of children. The childminder makes effective use of online information from the local authority and childcare organisations. She updates her policies and procedures in line with current guidance, to refresh her good awareness. Ideas for activities inspire improvements in teaching. For example, the childminder creates mathematical games and increases sensory play resources. Items of interest on the 'discussion table' engage children and support their learning well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and provides interesting activities. Young children show curiosity as they explore the room. For instance, they discover chalks and boards, and then make marks with enthusiasm. Toddlers eagerly experiment as they see how many balloons will fit into a bag. The childminder successfully encourages toddlers to learn new words and to practise sounds as they play. Older children develop good concentration and learn to take part in activities which prepare them well for school. For example, they enjoy discussions about the weather and seasonal events. The childminder shares ideas with parents to further support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children and meets their individual needs well. She has a good awareness of children's preferences and routines. Young children are happy and content as the childminder cuddles and talks to them. The childminder makes frequent checks to ensure that sleeping children are safe. She teaches older children about safety in everyday routines and topical activities. Children respond well to the childminder's positive approach in behaviour management. Older children understand the childminder's house rules and show respect. Toddlers readily respond to the childminder's gentle guidance. The childminder takes children on regular outings, such as to groups and parks. These trips provide further learning opportunities and experiences for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Toddlers are inquisitive and show pleasure, such as when they happily look at pictures and discover toys. Children settle well and feel secure. They develop a good understanding of the routines and expectations of behaviour. Older children develop the skills they need to be ready for pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446445 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1059340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Exwick, near Exeter. Care is available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder is eligible to claim funding to provide free places for children aged two and three 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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Telephone number

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