Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2017 19 April 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

 The childminder is reflective about her practice. She consults with parents and children to support her self-evaluation and continually improve the service she provides. For example, she makes adjustments to her working day to accommodate and support parents and children.  The childminder supports children's learning well. For example, she makes suggestions and shows children how to do things to help them to be successful during their activities and play. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children form close and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They are motivated to learn. Children are confident to explore the activities on offer and take part with enthusiasm.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gathers useful information about children when they start to attend. She works successfully with parents to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have a wide range of opportunities to find out about how things work, including learning about technology.  At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding about the natural world.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to find out about how things work, including technology  make the most of opportunities for children to extend their knowledge and understanding about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written statements.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder observed the children during an activity and held a discussion about their learning, progress and behaviour.  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 is vigilant about the signs that would cause concern about children's welfare. She knows the correct procedure to follow to protect children from harm. The childminder takes effective precautions to keep children safe, such as using stair gates and keeping doors securely locked at all times. Since the last inspection, she has focused on improving her practice and updating her skills and knowledge, for example, by attending training. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify any gaps in their learning. She works in good partnership with other professionals. For example, the childminder exchanges information with other settings and local schools to help support children's ongoing and consistent progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced in childcare and has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She assesses children's levels of development well and knows how to help them achieve the next steps in their learning. The childminder interacts positively with children during play. Children develop good communication and language skills, and they use a wide and varied vocabulary. For example, the childminder extends their conversations, such as encouraging them to describe their experiences in detail. Children benefit from finding out about their local community. For instance, they visit the post office and develop an understanding about the different jobs people do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well, such as remembering their good manners without prompting. They understand the need to play safely, including helping to pack away resources so that they are not a hazard. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to explore. She supports their emotional development well. For example, she praises their efforts and stays close by children to offer reassurance when needed. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder takes children on regular outings, such as to local parks and toddler groups. This helps to support children's physical and social skills well. For example, they learn to play cooperatively with other children, share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills ready for their future learning and starting school. They are independent and are able to complete small tasks for themselves. Children show interest in expressing themselves through writing and drawing using a variety of different resources. For example, children recognise and write letters of the alphabet, confidently matching the sounds they make to words. Children develop good mathematical skills, such as through games, and learn to recognise shapes and count accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273402 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1057649 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the rural village of Northlew, approximately eight miles from Okehampton, Devon. The childminder offers care from Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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