Childminder 104277

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 6 August 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's calm and nurturing practice supports children's physical and emotional well-being. Children form strong emotional attachments to the childminder, supporting their learning.  The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning and uses these to form accurate assessments of their development. She uses what she knows about children's progress to provide challenging activities that promote further learning.  The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's care and progress. She seeks comprehensive information regularly about what parents know about their children's learning and routines. She uses this information effectively to better meet their children's needs.  The childminder identifies areas where she would like to extend her skills and knowledge to build on those gained from her initial childminding training. She ensures that she maintains all qualifications and knowledge to meet statutory requirements and

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This provision is good

provide a good standard of care and teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give older children sufficient time to work out some problems for themselves.  The childminder does not provide a broad range of accessible creative and mark- making resources to further extend this aspect of children's 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

 allow older more time to solve problems independently when completing tasks  provide more opportunities for children to easily access a broader range of creative and mark-making materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, children's records and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments left for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she suspects a child in her care is at risk of harm. She carries out thorough and regular risk assessments to help keep children safe, indoors and outdoors. The childminder is committed and passionate about her role. She makes sure that she takes into account each child's individual needs to provide the best possible start for those in her care. The childminder reads relevant publications and links with another local childminder, which helps her to keep up to date with any changes that may have an impact on the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities with children's interests and identified learning needs in mind. She places good emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and interacts well with children. For example, when children see birds or a bonfire out of the window, the childminder introduces words and phrases to describe what they see. Children look at books to identify different birds they can see in the garden. The childminder extends children's language by introducing animal names and sounds, and children excitedly make different animal noises following their favourite stories. The childminder introduces numbers and counting well. For example, she counts the blocks with children as they work together to build towers. Older children are keen to join in, learning their numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a lot of praise and encouragement, which nurtures their confidence and self-esteem. Children enjoy an interesting range of outings and experiences, such as to the local park. This helps to develop their awareness of the world around them. Children are independent. They make choices about what they want to do and select their own resources. The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm and respectful in her approach to children. Children behave very well. Children learn to mix and play well with others, for example, when visiting other childminders.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. From a young age, they are starting to gain the essential skills needed for their future learning. Children are active learners and excitedly explore their environment. They are eager to join in and feel confident to 'have a go' and try new things. Children enjoy listening to their favourite stories. They point to the pictures and sound out new words, helping to develop their interest in books from an early age. Children learn the skills they need for the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104277 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1070058 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Crediton, Devon. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm all year round.

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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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