Childminder EY392513

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 in effective partnership with his co-childminder to reflect on his practice and continue to improve. Together, they demonstrate a good capacity for ongoing development.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder interacts with children positively to help support their learning and development. He plays with them and talks activities through, developing their communication and language skills well.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children take part in activities that interest and challenge them appropriately for their stage of development. Children regularly attend local groups where they take part in a variety of activities and learn to play cooperatively with others.  Effective partnerships with parents help to contribute to children's continuous learning and development. The childminder has regular conversations about children's daily

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This provision is good

learning with parents and they discuss children's achievements at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide children with regular opportunities to reinforce their early reading skills.

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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 reinforce their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder working with his 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 implements policies and procedures effectively to help keep children safe and secure. He continues to update his knowledge and skills, for example, by attending mandatory courses, such as paediatric first-aid. Partnerships with other providers and local schools are good. The childminder shares information effectively and has regular discussions with other providers involved with the children's care. Children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and development. The childminder continually observes children and notices any gaps in their development. He provides prompt support when necessary to help all children reach their full potential. For example, he adapts resources and provides additional activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and makes accurate assessments of their development. He plays alongside children, following their interests, and uses questions effectively to help extend their learning. For example, he encourages children to play together as they enjoy taking part in role play using a tea set. He makes suggestions and talks about children's experiences, extending their learning well. Children benefit from regular opportunities to find out about the natural world. For example, they are captivated watching wild birds building a nest, taking responsibility for feeding them and finding out about their needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms good relationships with children. They are relaxed and comfortable as they play. He is a positive role model for children, treating them with consideration and teaching them good manners. Children adopt healthy lifestyles and enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, and understand how these help to keep them healthy. The childminder works effectively with his co-childminder to help children to understand the house rules and how to play safely. For example, he explains that they need to help to tidy away resources when they have finished using them to prevent accidents. The childminder supports children's social and emotional development well. He listens carefully to their views and responds promptly to their needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children take part in activities with confidence and enthusiasm. For example, they push wheeled toys and crawl through tunnels, navigating obstacles with ease. Children gain good physical skills, and use equipment and resources with good coordination. They gain the skills necessary for their ongoing learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392513 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1071162 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 2009. He works with his wife, 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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