Childminder 117511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2017 8 April 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 supports children's mathematical development effectively. For example, she frequently uses mathematical language to familiarise children with numbers, counting, shapes and sizes, such as asking them to find the smallest sticker.  The childminder creates a welcoming and stimulating environment for children. For instance, she provides a good range of resources set out at low level, so even the youngest children can make their own choices from the available toys.  Children understand the childminder's expectations and are kind and caring. For example, young children offer to share the toys with their friends. They listen to the childminder and willingly follow her instructions, such as helping to tidy up.  The childminder monitors children's learning and development well. She recognises their achievements and assesses their progress accurately. Children have a positive attitude to learning and make good progress across all areas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, due to her enthusiasm, the childminder takes the lead and directs children too much in their self-chosen play. During these occasions, children have less opportunity to explore for themselves, solve problems and form new interests.  The childminder does not routinely share detailed information about children's learning, to help her plan complementary experiences with other settings that children attend.

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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 more opportunities for children to take the lead in their play, to test out what they know, solve problems and develop their interests  form links with other settings that children attend to exchange detailed information about children's learning, and to enable closer partnership working and greater consistency in children's experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children, including during their self-chosen play.  The inspector took account of the views of children and their parents' written feedback.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder to discuss the quality of teaching and learning during an observed activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning records and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow to protect children. The childminder works well with other childcare practitioners to strengthen her professional development. This has led her to review her assessment system and she now feels more confident to identify children's individual next steps in learning. The childminder successfully evaluates her setting and makes well-considered improvements. For instance, she has successfully addressed the recommendation set at the last inspection to extend children's mathematical skills further, providing more opportunities for them to count and recognise numbers. Parents value the frequent information they receive about their child's experiences, which helps to involve them in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information she gains from parents well to get to know children from the start. She plans interesting experiences that build on what children know and can do, including a broad range of outings. For example, she takes them to community groups, so they can participate in different activities to expand their likes and interests, and help them learn to focus on chosen tasks. The childminder skilfully engages children in conversation, which helps to support their communication and language. For example, she clearly models sounds and words, and makes effective use of questions, such as prompting them to recall and talk about previous activities. Children confidently interact with others and express themselves successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes warm and caring relationships with the children. For example, she affectionately cuddles them when they get tired and sits them on her lap to look at books together. Children are confident in their abilities and persevere at tasks to do things themselves. For instance, they use cutlery to feed themselves effectively and show determination as they climb up on to the sofa. The childminder routinely implements hygienic routines and teaches children how to promote their health well, such as explaining that they cannot eat food that they drop on the floor.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to communicate effectively and confidently, and have good listening and attention skills. For instance, they select books independently, listen intently to stories as the childminder reads to them and concentrate well until they complete puzzles. Children are curious and enjoy re-enacting what they know and see, such as using wooden knives to chop role-play food. They are interested and motivated to learn, and gain a good range of skills to start school successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117511 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1089188 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Beacon Park, on the outskirts of Plymouth. She offers care each weekday 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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