Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 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

 Children are happy and settled. They show they feel safe in the childminder's care and behave well.  The childminder supports children well to increase their vocabulary and develop successful communication skills. For example, she encourages the youngest children to learn new words such as 'fish', as they play with plastic sea creatures.  Children make good progress. The childminder supports their learning and development very well. She organises activities that follow children's interests and motivate them to learn through play. For example, she provides sensory experiences based on children's favourite books.  The childminder organises equipment well. Children confidently explore and access resources independently to develop their current interests and build new ones.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and seeks parents' views to plan improvements. For example, she intends to develop her planning

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This provision is good

arrangements to ensure children make as much progress as possible.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder knows about the procedure to follow when completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years, she does not have an in-depth understanding to enable her to focus more sharply on children's learning needs and next steps.  Although children enjoy daily trips to the park, there are fewer opportunities for them to play and be energetic in the childminder's garden.

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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 knowledge of the progress check to be completed when children are aged between two and three years, to focus more sharply on their learning needs and next steps  increase opportunities for children to be energetic outdoors.

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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 conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered parents views through reading written testimonials.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she organises her setting and viewed some documentation, including children's development records, policies and suitable person checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's safety and welfare. She keeps her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures up to date, to ensure she can report any concerns promptly. The childminder keeps her teaching skills up to date through regular training and research. This has helped her to find more creative ways to support children's curiosity through sensory play. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder frequently shares development information with them about their children, inviting them to contribute to the next step targets she sets. She provides parents with suggestions about how they can support children's learning at home, to complement the activities she provides and ensure they work together consistently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively gathers information from parents about children before they attend, such as their likes and interests. She uses this well to plan activities children enjoy from the start and motivate them to learn. The childminder completes ongoing observations and assesses children's achievements to close any potential gaps quickly. The childminder interacts effectively and uses her teaching skills well to make good use of potential learning opportunities. For example, she supports younger children to be independent and learn to put their boots on. As children play with resources, the childminder role models how to use equipment, such as wooden fishing rods, to catch wooden sea animals using magnets. Children follow her lead well and copy her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very attentive and sensitive to children's needs. For example, she recognises when children are anxious and cuddles them to reassure them. She frequently praises their achievements, such as when they say new words, helping to build good self- esteem and an eagerness to learn. Children develop a good sense of healthy lifestyles. For example, they eat healthy and nutritious food, develop good hygiene awareness and enjoy being physically active at the parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a good range of activities that cover all areas of learning well. They explore using their senses and play with natural materials, such as shells and sand. Children learn about the natural world through discussions and experiences, such as watching leaves blow in the wind, developing a good curiosity. Children begin to build their mathematical awareness, such as counting as they gather puzzle pieces together. They learn to enjoy books and younger children especially, concentrate well to turn pages and examine pictures. Children receive good support that prepares them well for their next stages in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492464 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1023977 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 4 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Yealmpton, Devon. She works Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except public holidays. The childminder is a qualified teaching assistant.

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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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