Childminder EY272190

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 9 June 2016

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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

 Children are happy and safe. The childminder forms close bonds with them, which helps children to settle well and begin to learn.  The childminder supports children to develop secure language and communication skills. For example, she speaks to children about the things that are important to them, such as family. This also helps children to build good self-esteem.  There is a wide range of activities and resources for children to choose. They are stored at a lower level, which helps children to reach them easily and follow their own ideas.  The childminder monitors children's progress well. For example, she makes frequent observations and assesses children's development. This helps her to keep up to date with their changing interests and needs, to support them thoroughly.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder forms good links with parents so they can work together to support children's learning and emotional needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding.  Although children enjoy maintaining healthy lifestyles, such as healthy eating and being active, the childminder does not extend children's understanding about why this is important.

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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

 make better use of everyday opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematics  increase children's understanding about developing and maintaining good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector toured parts of the childminder's home use for childminding purposes.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's development records and the safeguarding policy.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently identifies signs that may indicate children's welfare is at risk and knows how to report any concerns. She is also aware of wider safeguarding matters and knows how to report these. Since the last inspection, she has made improvements. For example, she now always records children's daily attendance. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date well. For example, discussions with other childminders provide her with more ideas to support children's creativity. Through effective self-evaluation, the childminder confidently assesses her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she plans to develop activities to support children's interests even more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She gathers relevant information about them before they start, which helps her to settle them quickly. As children play, she understands the things they find interesting and uses these to plan experiences that help them make good progress. For example, she encourages girls who enjoy painting to mix colours together, supporting them to be curious and investigative. Children learn to use their imaginations well. For example, they make tea and pretend to wash up. The childminder encourages children to complete simple tasks independently, such as washing their hands. This supports children well to build confidence so they are eager to complete more challenging tasks as they move on to their next stages in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder frequently praises children, which helps them to develop good self- esteem. She displays their artwork so others can easily see it, which helps children to develop a sense of pride. The childminder encourages children to follow instructions, such as putting fruit peel into the bin and to play safely when they visit parks. Children develop good physical skills and enjoy being active. During the inspection, younger children talked about their favourite parks and equipment, such as the roundabouts. The childminder encourages children to learn about cultures other than their own. For example, they begin to understand and respect similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They enjoy frequent outdoor activities in the garden or at local parks. They learn about other people and communities. Children learn to be imaginative during pretend play. Younger children are creative and enjoy painting. They are ready for their next stages in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272190 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1057643 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Exeter, Devon. She offers care every weekday from 6am until 6pm, all year round, except public 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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