Childminder EY362435

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 14 July 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

 Children are happy. The childminder is caring and attentive, and has a good knowledge of children's interests and development needs. Children are motivated to learn.  Children learn to be curious and investigative. The childminder encourages them well to explore equipment and resources in their own way. For example, younger boys enjoy filling and emptying boxes for long periods.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents to support their children, for example, to support children's language development.  The childminder supports children well to build their physical skills successfully. Children enjoy regular outdoor play and visit local parks where they are energetic. Children learn to develop their smaller muscles, for example, by turning small switches, which helps to strengthen their hands ready for early handwriting.  The childminder has successfully made improvements since the last inspection. For

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This provision is good

example, she has increased the range of sensory equipment to support the youngest of children to explore, learn and progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Due to the childminder's enthusiasm, she does not always give younger children consistent opportunities to engage and contribute to conversations.  There are few opportunities for children to extend their understanding about other people and communities, to learn about their similarities and differences.

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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

 extend opportunities for younger children to engage and contribute to conversations, to help develop their language skills further  provide more opportunities for children to learn about other people and communities and how they are similar and different to themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing independently and with the childminder.  The inspector toured parts of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies and procedures, training certificates and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's safety and well-being. She keeps her knowledge and teaching skills up to date. For example, she has attended mathematics training to help her support children's learning further. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder knows her strengths and plans well to make improvements. This has helped her to complete observations more frequently to inform her planning for children's next steps. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She identifies and plans well to close any gaps in their learning promptly. The childminder works successfully with other settings children attend. She meets with them regularly to exchange up-to-date information about children's progress, to support their changing needs and abilities well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She prepares activities that children enjoy and include good learning opportunities. For example, as children play with blocks, she talks to them about 'tall towers' and 'pushing together', increasing their understanding of mathematical ideas and how to solve problems. The childminder closely observes children to gain a secure understanding of their learning needs. She uses this information well to develop their skills. For example, she offers children more opportunities to interact with others to help increase their social confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She is attentive and forms close bonds with children. Children settle quickly and are ready to learn. Children learn to understand how to behave in different environments. The childminder takes children to playgroups and on outings, such as to the park and beach. She teaches them successfully to show consideration towards others and follow house rules. The childminder completes regular assessments of her home and places she takes children, to keep them safe at all times, so they can play and learn confidently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a good range of activities across all areas of learning. They explore equipment with curiosity and learn about the natural world, for example, as they play with toy animals. Children receive good support from the childminder to extend their interests further by observing cats and birds in the garden. From a young age, children use media and materials, such as crayons, to support their early writing skills. Children play imaginatively and learn to make sense of their world. For example, they prepare 'toast and orange juice for breakfast' in role play. Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stages of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362435 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1070920 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 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Ivybridge, Devon. She offers care before and after school on Tuesday and Friday, and from 9am until 5.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, all year round. The childminder is qualified to level 4 in childcare and education.

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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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