Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 provides good support for children's emotional well-being. Children settle quickly and are comfortable in her care. For example, they arrive happily and frequently invite her to join in with their games.  The childminder knows the children well and accurately monitors their learning and development. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilites, make good progress across all areas.  Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents receive regular updates of their children's progress to help them extend learning at home. They contribute to written assessments, such as completing observations of 'wow' moments.  The childminder develops her skills and knowledge well. For example, she regularly attends meetings with other childcare practitioners to share good practice and completes additional training. This has given her new ideas of ways to introduce

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This provision is good

mathematical concepts, and helping children to count.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder is too quick to offer solutions and does not give children time to think about and solve problems and, consequently, does things for them that they could do for themselves.  Children do not routinely have opportunities to practise their early writing skills, investigate and play imaginatively when outdoors.

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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 time for children to think about and solve problems, to enable them to develop greater independence  review the range of learning opportunities outside, for children to initiate and extend play that supports their imaginative and investigative skills, and enable them to explore the different marks they can make.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and children's participation in activities.  The inspector and childminder discussed and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning during an adult-led activity.  The inspector spoke with children and took account of parents' written feedback.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including self-evaluation, children's learning records and the childminder's training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to report any child protection concerns to the appropriate safeguarding authorities. She routinely carries out checks of her home to promote children's safety. For example, she closes safety gates immediately after use to prevent children from accessing the stairs without her knowledge or supervision. The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to provide positive outcomes for children. For instance, she has plans to develop the range of resources to extend children's mathematical skills further. The childminder maintains regular contact with other settings that children attend, to enable them to work closely together to provide complementary learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her accurate assessments of each child to plan activities that meet their individual learning needs well. For example, she changes the focus of an adult-led activity to suit the younger children, who develop good colour recognition and matching skills. Children are motivated to learn and participate eagerly. The childminder supports children's language development well. For instance, she repeats what they say, models sounds clearly and teaches them new words, such as 'woodpecker'. Children learn to listen and concentrate. For example, the childminder encourages them to identify sounds and link them with the correct animal. The childminder works well with parents and other professionals, to enable consistency and help children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make clear progress from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children her full attention and respect, and responds sensitively during conversations, which helps them to build close relationships. She enthusiastically celebrates their efforts and achievements, which boosts their self-esteem. Children behave well, listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. The childminder promotes children's good health and hygiene well. Children have opportunities to exercise in the fresh air every day. For example, they develop their physical skills as they play in the garden and on trips to parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development, to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. They learn that print and pictures carry meaning from a young age, such as talking about their painted pictures. Children are enthusiastic about looking at books and eagerly listen to the childminder as she reads to them. They learn to count and compare sizes, showing good mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488435 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1010223 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Cranbrook area of Exeter. She offers care for children from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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