Childminder 104442

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 24 June 2015

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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 forms secure and warm relationships with the children. Children display good levels of confidence, are cooperative and are happy to learn and explore.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a welcoming environment and plans a broad range of activities linked to children's interests and overall learning priorities. The childminder encourages children to make good progress.  The childminder is skilled at interacting with the children. Children develop good communication and language skills and are sociable.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings. They work together to meet each child's care and learning needs through a consistent approach.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches children to be considerate, recognises their achievements and encourages them to share and take turns.  The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe. For example, she

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This provision is good

implements rigorous risk assessments, which she regularly reviews.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's observations and planning for children's future learning are not as precise as possible to build further on their already good progress.  The childminder does not seek detailed views from parents about her provision to help focus more precisely on promoting the best possible outcomes for children.

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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

 make better use of observations to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning even more precisely, in order to help them make the best possible progress  enhance self-evaluation processes, particularly to reflect further the views of parents, to help focus more sharply on seeking continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked with children.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and observations of the children's play, learning and progress with the childminder and evaluated an activity with her.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers, provided in their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures and effectively understands her responsibilities. She reviews and updates her practice, monitors children's progress and fully understands the requirements of her role. For example, she attends training, reads articles and regularly develops her knowledge to continually improve the quality of her teaching and care. Since the last inspection, she has extended her resources well, for instance, to help children further explore and investigate the natural world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and provides fun and inclusive activities which support their learning and interests well. For example, children listen to a tape of environmental sounds and match these to the associated pictures. The childminder helps younger children to practise new physical skills. For instance, they learn to spin the wheel before taking a turn in the game. The childminder encourages children to be active. Children use their imaginations and enjoy moving to music and pretending to be animals. The childminder supports younger children's language development well. She skilfully repeats words that children say unclearly and helps them to form clear sentences. She asks questions and recalls their experiences. Children are responsive, for example, as they enthusiastically talk about places they visit and their pets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gains good information from parents about children's starting points to support their emotional well-being. For instance, children settle quickly, are happy and have good relationships with each other. They engage well in activities that support a healthy lifestyle, for example, they use various equipment in the garden and demonstrate good physical skills on the slide and while manoeuvring the scooter. They learn about the wider world and community. For instance, children visit places of interest, plant sunflower seeds to watch grow, and attend groups to increase their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and confident learners who make choices and show good levels of concentration. They learn to match shapes, recognise colours and make decisions. For instance, children choose what game or toys they would like to play with. Children use language well to express their individual needs as they ask for their drink to be replenished and for more snacks. They show good independence with their self-care skills and willingly help look after their environment, such as tidying away floor toys. Children learn key skills to prepare them for their next stage in learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104442 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1088953 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in South Brent, Devon. She operates Monday to Wednesday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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