Childminder EY442795

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2016 19 September 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 confident communicators and enjoy interacting with adults and other children. The childminder encourages their communication and language development well. For example, she talks to them as they play, models accurate language and introduces new words.  Partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are good. The childminder works closely with them to share important information about children, to meet children's learning and development needs well.  The childminder uses precise assessments to accurately evaluate and monitor the progress that children make. She knows the procedures to follow to seek early support if there are gaps in children's learning. She closely monitors children's progress to ensure good outcomes for children across all areas of the foundation stage curriculum.  The childminder respects children's opinions. For instance, she asks them what toys they would like to play with and what fruit they would like for their snack. Children feel

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This provision is good

valued and display good confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to do things for themselves, especially at mealtimes and during daily routines.  The childminder does not effectively extend children's knowledge of the cultures beyond their immediate community, to help them learn more about diversity.

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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

 encourage children to do things for themselves, especially at mealtimes and during daily routines  extend children's knowledge of the cultures beyond their immediate community to support their understanding of equality and diversity further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation such as the childminder's safeguarding policy and suitability to work with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed her childcare practice with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the childminder's planning, observation and assessment documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding training regularly. She has a good understanding of the signs that would cause a concern and the correct procedures to follow to protect the children in her care. Self-evaluation is effective and includes the views of parents and children. The childminder is proactive at making improvements, for example, to keep the setting safe and meet children's needs well. For example, she has increased the height of fencing in the garden, so that no one can enter unsupervised. The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she meets with other professionals and exchanges ideas. She identifies gaps in her knowledge and selects training to secure good outcomes for children. This has led her to improve her understanding of how to use phonics to better support children's language and early reading skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage well to support children's learning. She knows the children well and skilfully questions and re- shapes activities to support their good progress to meeting their next steps in learning. The childminder involves and engages children well in their play, helping them develop a curiosity about the world around them. Children are motivated learners who use what they have learnt well during their play. For example, they use mathematical language spontaneously such as talking about 'bigger' and 'smaller' independently during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from daily activities that encourage their health and physical development. For instance, they walk and run in local woods and natural areas with the childminder, enjoying the fresh air and building their muscle strength. The childminder is kind and responsive to children's needs. She uses praise well to develop children's self- worth. Children behave well and respond positively to her gentle prompts. They feel at ease and display good social skills. For example, children initiate conversations with adults and ask them to join their play. The childminder effectively supports children to learn to keep themselves safe. She includes them in regular fire drills for instance, and encourages children to assess risks for themselves on outings and walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop useful skills that prepare them well for their next steps in learning. For example, children learn to recognise the initial sounds in words to gain an awareness of early literacy. Children benefit from the opportunities that build their confidence in preparation for the move to school such as visiting open days to familiarise them with their new teachers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442795 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1067376 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Brayford, near Barnstaple. She looks after children on weekdays from 8am to 6pm for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a childcare 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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