Childminder EY349331

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 21 May 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

 Children make good progress and the childminder monitors their learning well. She makes detailed observations which she uses effectively to identify children's current stages of development and their next steps in learning.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and other children. They are confident, happy and have a positive sense of belonging. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children play and learn. She plans a very broad range of activities linked to children's interests.  The childminder develops very effective partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about children's progress and involves them in their child's learning.  Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder is consistent in her approach and children respond well to praise and encouragement. They learn to share

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This provision is good

and use manners and have high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not encourage children to think and respond as fully as possible, in order to further extend their mathematical understanding of shape and size.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities for children to make more decisions in their play, in order to further increase their independence and confidence to make choices.

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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

 offer more consistent support to promote children's thoughts, ideas and language to further extend their mathematical understanding of shape and size  increase opportunities for children to make even more choices in their play to extend their independence and motivation to learn.

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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 fully understands the requirements of her role. She increases her professional knowledge and supports children's safety and well-being well. She has attended training to strengthen her good knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures and is now more vigilant to potential signs of concern. The childminder continually improves the quality of her practice and monitors children's progress well. For example, she has introduced a tracker record to quickly identify gaps in their learning. Since the last inspection, the childminder has extended children's literacy and physical skills. For instance, children have greater access to books and resources and see that print carries meaning. They develop early muscle skills in preparation for writing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's good quality interactions with the children help them to make strong progress in their learning. For example, while playing with modelling dough, the childminder encourages children to practise new skills. She introduces words to explain their actions and to extend their vocabulary. The childminder shows the younger children how to explore and experiment. For instance, they copy her and watch with fascination as the lentils fall through the base of a pot. Children play imaginatively as they make patterns with the animals in the rice and replicate the noises they make. Children eagerly engage in the fun and inclusive activities provided. For example, they listen to a story, point to the pictures, turn the pages and use language and gestures to communicate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are sociable, happy and settled. They engage in regular activities to support their health and well-being. Children eat a well-balanced diet and enjoy opportunities to be physically active. For example, they use the outdoor play equipment and go for walks with the childminder's dog. Children engage in good hygiene practices, for instance, they learn to wash and dry their hands independently. The childminder develops children's awareness of good safety procedures. She sets a good example and talks to children about potential hazards. Children learn to look after the environment. They help to sweep up and tidy away the toys when they have finished playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn key skills to prepare them for their next stage in learning and the move to school. They are sociable and confident learners who are inquisitive and demonstrate increasing levels of concentration. They enthusiastically engage in the activities, use tools and experiment with marks while using various textured materials. Children use language well to express themselves and begin to count and recognise colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349331 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1093010 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Okehampton, Devon. The childminder operates from 8am to 5.15pm on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all year round. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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