Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2017 9 January 2013

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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 a clear understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes good observations of children in their play and uses this information well to plan activities and learning experiences, which help children to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects on her practice and makes ongoing improvements to her provision to ensure positive outcomes for children.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. They share information about care needs and learning to provide consistency of care and learning.  The childminder forms secure and close relationships with the children. Children develop high levels of confidence and are happy to learn, explore and share their ideas.  Children behave well; they show care and consideration for others. They share and play harmoniously together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use opportunities to teach children about how personal hygiene and healthy eating support their good health.  The childminder shares initial information with schools and other settings, but does not always follow this up to improve the consistency in children's care and 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

 help children to understand the importance of how a healthy diet and hygiene practices support their good health  work more effectively with all other settings children attend, to share information about children's needs more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children taking part in a range of activities.  The inspector held discussions with a parent, the childminder and children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the register, policies and procedures, parental evaluations and children's development records.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises and safeguarding information.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise when a child is at risk and what to do if she has any concerns. Her effective implementation of her up-to-date policies, procedures and risk assessments ensures the safety of children in her care at all times. The childminder attends training, networks with other childminders and receives updates from a childminder organisation in order to extend her skills and knowledge. She uses this well to develop her practice. For example, she has reviewed and changed the way in which she plans activities to have greater focus on children's next steps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn to provide a wide range of stimulating activities, adapting these well to support their individual learning needs. For example, she encourages them to explore materials in ways appropriate to their age and stage of development. The childminder is skilled in asking questions that develop children's problem-solving skills and encourage them to share their ideas. For example, children have rice and pasta in a container with holes in it. The childminder encourages them to work out which will pass through the holes and why. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she pauses to give babies time to respond and introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is responsive to children's individual care needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively. For example, she recognises when children are tired and comforts them as she settles them for a sleep. The childminder gives the children praise and encouragement, for instance saying 'that's great, I must take a photo'. Children display high levels of confidence and well-being. The childminder provides a good role model for children and encourages independence and cooperation. For instance, children help themselves to instruments and joyfully move around together while playing them. Children are considerate and use their initiative, such as offering to help move a chair after lunch. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills and to explore the environment. For example, they enjoy making a range dens from different materials in a number of locations as a sponsored activity for a good cause.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop well socially and emotionally, make choices and become independent. They have a positive attitude to learning and develop skills that prepare them well for their future lives and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448899 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1062701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in July 2012 and lives in Barnstaple. She works from 7.30am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, during term time and school holidays. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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