Childminder 117295

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 26 February 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 effectively supports children to develop their understanding of mathematics. For example, she uses a range of mathematical words, such as up and down, and challenges children to identify things that are big and small.  Children are confident. They settle quickly after arriving and engage well with activities the childminder prepares. They are comfortable in the childminder's care.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information with them regularly, helping them to work together to support children's development.  The childminder monitors children's progress securely. She completes regular assessments to help her identify and support any gaps in their learning.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder reflects on her practice and plans for improvement. For example, renovating the outside area to be more suitable for children's play and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder's enthusiasm prevents children from exploring and investigating organised activities in their own way.  Children have few opportunities to explore and investigate nature and natural resources in their independent play and exploration.

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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 children time to play and explore more independently during organised activities  increase opportunities for children to explore and investigate nature and natural materials.

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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 children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she organised her practice and plans for children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is familiar with how to identify and report any concerns she has about children. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date effectively, helping her to provide ongoing support for children's progress. For example, she researches new ideas to support children's creative skills. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements. For instance, encouraging children to develop very early writing skills. During the inspection, young children used crayons to record how many animals they had counted. The childminder has established good links with other settings children attend. She shares information about their progress and follows advice from other professionals, such as speech therapists to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder interacts well with children. She is aware of children's interests and supports them securely to progress to the next stages of learning. The childminder supports their language development effectively, such as singing rhymes. She describes what children are doing, which also helps them to make links between their language and actions. The childminder completes frequent observations and sets next steps targets, which helps to ensure children are continually challenged and motivated in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She is calm and patient with children, responding to their needs well. For example, she recognises when children are worried and provides them with reassurance. She praises their achievements frequently, helping to support positive self-esteem and sense of well-being. Children develop a secure sense of achievement. For example, when younger children correctly identify a larger pinecone, she praises them. Children are busy with activities they find interesting, which encourages them behave well. The childminder teaches children to use good manners, such as saying please and thank you, which further supports good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and enjoy activities across all areas of development. They play on ride-on toys to help develop their physical skills and build good hand-to-eye co- ordination as they use tongs to transfer dry cereals to different containers. This also helps to strengthen muscles for very early handwriting. Children build secure social skills. For example, they attend a variety of playgroups with the childminder and learn how to interact with others. Children develop secure skills to prepare them for their next stages in development and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117295 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1089176 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Oreston in Plymouth, Devon. She offers care every weekday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except public holidays. The childminder is qualified to level 3 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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