Childminder EY488769

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 form strong bonds with the childminder and her family, and they build friendships with their peers. They are kind to each other, take turns and play harmoniously. For example, children compliment their friend's colouring skills and initiate games with others.  The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical concepts and language during planned activities. For example, she encourages children to count to high numbers, work out the difference between two quantities and work out how many pieces of toast there will be if she cuts one in half.  Children are confident and effective communicators. They express themselves clearly with good vocabulary, share their ideas, and initiate conversations with the childminder and their friends.  The childminder proactively evaluates her setting to identify and target areas for development. For instance, she has successfully increased her confidence to make

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This provision is good

accurate and relevant observations of children's achievements, to help her monitor their progress and identify next steps in their learning. Children make good progress across all areas of development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use opportunities as well as she could to extend children's learning further during activities.  At times, the childminder does things for children that they could do for themselves, which reduces the opportunities for children to develop their coordination and dexterity.

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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

 make best use of opportunities to extend children's learning even further during adult- led activities and routine tasks  provide more opportunities for children to develop their coordination and dexterity and to support their growing independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's participation in adult-led activities and free play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning during an adult-led activity.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection to take account of their feedback.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including training certificates, children's learning records, and suitability checks for household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She protects children well on outings. For example, she carries out risk assessments for different situations and environments, such as when children travel in her car. The childminder continues to strengthen her professional knowledge. For instance, she has researched activity ideas to help children learn about the natural world, such as finding out about wild animals they see and investigating which materials float and sink. The childminder routinely keeps parents informed of children's well-being and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good teaching skills to capture children's interest and engage them well in activities that build on what they know and can do. For example, she supports children to make musical instruments and encourages them to listen carefully and compare different sounds. Children participate well and play creatively as they decorate their shakers and proudly show their creations to others. The childminder skilfully knows when to allow children to play without interruption and to give them the space to play and learn in their own way. For instance, she observed children from a distance as they played imaginatively with dolls, acting out what they have seen and know. Children concentrated well during this game for a sustained time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment, in which children settle quickly, learn and develop. They have high levels of confidence and openly express their ideas. Children are motivated and participate eagerly in activities, which helps them to develop a positive attitude to learning in good preparation for school. For example, when the childminder briefly leaves an adult-led activity to find a tool, children know to temporarily find something else to occupy themselves with at the table, such as colouring. The childminder promotes children's health and safety effectively. For instance, she provides nutritious snacks and ensures all children frequently participate in fire drills to teach them how to exit the premises quickly in the event of a fire.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488769 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1011616 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbott, in Devon. She offers care before and after school during term times, and when required during the school holidays.

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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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