Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2017 30 March 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 gets to know children well and assesses their levels of development accurately. She effectively plans activities that interest them and help them to achieve the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date successfully to provide children with fresh and interesting learning experiences. For example, she has attended training, which has helped her to extend children's mathematical skills outdoors.  Children develop a good understanding of the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy eating a range of healthy snacks and follow good hygiene routines.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder successfully involves parents in their children's learning to provide a consistent approach to their development.  Children develop their understanding of nature and the world around them. For

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This provision is good

example, they benefit from a wide range of regular outings and visits to places of interest, such as learning about sea creatures on visits to the local aquarium.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to make marks during play to strengthen and reinforce their early writing skills.

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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 children to make marks during play to strengthen and reinforce their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the children's progress.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant about the signs that might lead her to have a concern about a child's welfare. She has a secure understanding of the procedure to follow to ensure children are safe from harm. The childminder monitors children's development well and notices when children need extra support with their learning. She understands the importance of working with outside agencies and other providers, ensuring positive outcomes for children. Self-evaluation is thorough and the childminder successfully identifies areas for further development, taking the views of parents and children into account. For example, she develops resources and activities when children have a particular interest to support their ongoing progress effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good support to children's learning. For example, children are captivated as she brings stories to life, pausing skilfully to encourage them to join in. Children gain good early reading skills and develop a love of books. The childminder interacts positively with children during play, supporting their communication and language skills well. For instance, she encourages older children to talk about their experiences, and supports younger ones to learn new words and extend their sentences well. The childminder's home is warm and welcoming, with a good range of resources. Children take part in activities with enthusiasm and become motivated learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms good relationships with children and consults parents about their home routines to provide consistency for their care. She praises children as they persevere with activities to support their good self-esteem effectively. The childminder helps children mix with others in different ways, such as attending local groups and meeting with other childminders. Children gain confidence in larger groups and extend their social skills. The childminder sensitively encourages children to listen to each other and respect each other's views. Children learn about other cultures and communities beyond their own, by taking part in celebrations from other countries, for instance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and confident. They gain the skills they need for future learning and starting school. Children take turns and cooperate well, playing amicably with each other and sharing resources. They develop good mathematical skills. Younger children show interest in counting and notice shapes, and older children match objects to numbers accurately. Children gain good physical skills, manipulating toys with dexterity and skill. They join in with action songs, developing rhythm and good coordination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117401 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1089183 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Plymouth, Devon, and operates flexible hours throughout the year, including overnight care. The childminder holds a qualification in early years childcare and education at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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