Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2017 2 December 2014

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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 works successfully with her co-childminder to continually develop the service they provide for families. They evaluate their practice well and consult parents and children about possible improvements.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. She knows them well, anticipates their needs and is always near to reassure and provide encouragement. Children receive good emotional support, which enables them to take part in activities with confidence and enthusiasm.  The childminder provides good support for children's learning and development. For example, she encourages young children's enjoyment of books, as she skilfully supports them to turn pages and point to pictures with delight. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder exchanges information with parents effectively to follow children's home routines. Children benefit from a shared

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This provision is good

approach to their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide regular opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills and extend their creativity.

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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 children with more opportunities to practise their early writing skills and develop their creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder working with her co-childminder to support children's play and routines.  The inspector and the childminder observed children taking part in activities and discussed their progress.  The inspector looked at a range of documents and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of children during the inspection and of parents in their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and knows the signs to look for that would lead to a concern about a child's welfare. She understands the correct procedure to follow to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, for example, by attending mandatory training. She carries out research to help support children's individual needs and interests. For example, she has developed ways to encourage children to take part in sensory play. Children enjoy exploring and developing their curiosity. Close monitoring of children's development helps the childminder to notice any gaps in their learning. The childminder provides appropriate targeted activities when additional support is needed to help all children reach their full potential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's levels of development and successfully plans activities to help them achieve the next steps in their learning. She interacts positively with children during activities, for example, encouraging them to count and to recognise shapes. Children develop good mathematical skills and vocabulary. The childminder successfully encourages children to join in activities and become motivated learners. For example, children have regular opportunities to act out their favourite rhymes, using musical instruments with enjoyment. They improve their physical skills and coordination while having fun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works collaboratively with her co-childminder to help children understand the routines of the day and feel secure. She uses a variety of successful techniques to help children to understand how to share, take turns and consider others. Children know the boundaries and behave well. The childminder takes children to local parks and toddler groups where they have access to a wide range of activities to help extend their learning. Children benefit from opportunities to socialise with others and become familiar with their local community. The childminder helps children to find out about other communities around the world well, for example, by sampling food from other countries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills necessary for their future learning and moving on to school. They are confident communicators, showing interest in learning new words and expressing their needs well. Children follow good hygiene routines and adopt healthy lifestyles. They develop good levels of independence. For example, they learn to wash their hands before eating and begin to manage their own personal care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373140 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1070989 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, in the Peverell area of Plymouth, Devon.

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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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Telephone number

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