Childminder EY460510

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 7 October 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 makes good use of the information she obtains from her thorough self- evaluation to identify where improvements can be made to her practice. She seeks the views of parents and her assistant to help her evaluate her practice effectively.  The childminder provides an inclusive service. She has forged strong links with early years professionals, other settings and schools. This helps all children make good progress and ensures good continuity of care and learning for children who attend other provision.  The childminder is skilful at supporting children's communication and language skills. She listens carefully to children, uses questions to engage them in conversations and models new words to extend their vocabulary.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of what children know and can do, to help her monitor their progress. She informs parents well about their children's learning

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This provision is good

and development.For instance, the childminder shares children's assessments and has daily discussions. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is warm and friendly and builds positive and trusting relationships with children. This helps children to build good levels of emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage parents to contribute information about their children's achievements from home on a regular basis.

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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

 build on the good partnerships with parents by encouraging them to share their children's achievements from home more often, to further support children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records and documents to confirm the suitability of all household members.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation record.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder supports her assistant well and monitors her practice. For example, she ensures that her assistant has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities. The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge updated to improve outcomes for children. For example, following training, the childminder uses improved strategies to support children's hand-eye coordination. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed relevant safeguarding training. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She uses thorough risk assessments to help her identify and minimise hazards effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She assesses children's starting points and makes regular observations of their achievements. She then uses this information to plan purposeful and challenging play activities. The childminder joins in with children's play to sustain their engagement and guide their learning. For example, during a craft activity the childminder helps children to name letters and numbers. She supports children's imagination and role play effectively, helping them to become absorbed in the activity. The childminder supports children well to develop their mathematical skills and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She provides a stimulating environment and a good range of accessible resources. The childminder arranges daily opportunities for children to be active and learn about the world around them, such as through visits to the park, beach and allotment. This supports their physical development well. The childminder provides effective opportunities for children to become independent. For instance, she encourages children to change into their outdoor clothes independently. Children regularly attend groups, which helps children with their social interaction. The childminder teaches children to respect the needs of others and behave well. She helps them to take turns in their play and share their toys with each other. For instance, children share cutters and beads when playing with play dough.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Children are motivated learners. They are engaged in their learning and concentrate well. During snack, children demonstrate confident number skills as they count the plates and use mathematically correct vocabulary as they talk about the shape of food. Children use pens and paint brushes confidently, which helps to support their early writing skills. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460510 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1063411 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Seaton, Devon. She offers care on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides free early years education to children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds early years professional status. She works with an assistant.

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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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