Childminder EY444748

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 15 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's self-evaluation procedure accurately identifies areas for further development to help continue to improve provision for children. She updates her childcare policies and procedures to reflect current guidance. She is conscientious about the safety of children.  The childminder monitors children well to ensure they continue to make good progress. She takes prompt action to provide additional support and close any gaps in their learning.  The childminder plans and provides an effective educational programme of activities. Children benefit from the stimulating environment. They enjoy being with the childminder, her co-childminder and other children.  Communication with parents is good and the childminder has warm relationships with them. They work well together to meet the individual needs of children effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the organisation of domestic routines, such as snack time and lunch preparation, reduces the effectiveness of support for children's learning.

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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

 improve the organisation of domestic routines to ensure consistently effective support for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, co-childminder and children in their activities.  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 held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector checked documentation including evidence of qualifications and suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has moved house since the last inspection. She completes thorough risk assessments and takes effective action to minimise hazards. Children benefit from a designated playroom with a good range of resources. The childminder has clear action plans to improve her provision further. For example, she is developing the learning opportunities for children in the garden. The childminder is increasing the opportunities for parents to see and contribute to their children's progress record, to enhance partnerships. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the child protection procedures. This enables her to protect children's welfare with vigilance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from training well to increase her teaching skills. For example, she has improved procedures to make more precise assessments of children's communication and language development. Children have fun with the childminder and are eager to learn. They are keen to join activities and readily contribute. For instance, older children are proud to show that they recognise colours and shapes. Younger children are willing to have a go and like to experience sensory play. They prod and squeeze the dough with enthusiasm, while learning not to put it in their mouth. The childminder responds well to children's comments and observations, to extend their play. They have lively and interesting conversations as the activities progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children about safety in the home. They learn that some things, such as radiators, can become hot. Children know that they need to be careful and they learn to use equipment with competence. The childminder successfully encourages children to behave well. For example, she shows them how to resolve simple problems and occasional disagreements. Children share and play well together. The childminder is attentive to children to keep them safe. For instance, she frequently checks sleeping children. The childminder records children's individual routines and activities in a daily diary for parents' information. The childminder is conscientious in the provision of food, to meet children's individual dietary requirements well and protect their health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and enjoy their learning. They have a keen interest in stories and listen attentively. Children develop good concentration skills, which support them well for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444748 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1059254 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Exmouth, Devon. Her co-childminder is also registered at this setting. Care is available Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round except for public holidays and a week in December. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years. She has a degree level qualification in Early Childhood Studies.

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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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