Childminder EY491685

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 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 makes good use of opportunities to teach children about everyday mathematics. For example, they learn to count in sequence and recognise shapes.  Children learn to make sense of their experiences, such as through role play and imaginative games. For example, younger children use play mops and pretend to clean.  The childminder develops close bonds with children. She understands their interests well and organises activities they enjoy. Children are motivated to play and learn.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with them to provide children with consistent care and learning arrangements, such as to support children's emotional development.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. She plans and makes improvements that enable her to offer good outcomes for children, such as developing the outdoor area to help extend their physical skills further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not build on opportunities to help children learn how they are similar and different to others, to extend their understanding of other people and communities.  Occasionally, the childminder speaks too quickly and does not allow children enough time to think, respond and share their views, to help build on their conversational 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

 build on opportunities to help children learn how they are similar and different to other people and communities  develop experiences further to help give children time to think, respond and share their views more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing with friends and with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection and considered parents' views by reading testimonials written for inspection purposes.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she organises her setting and supports children's progress and development.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, and planning records.

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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 may have about children's safety and welfare. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date, through training. This helps her to ensure she is familiar with current procedures and has correct contact telephone numbers to report any concerns promptly. The childminder is vigilant. For example, she completes visual and written risk assessments to help ensure she removes potential hazards so children can continue to play safely. The childminder develops her teaching skills effectively. She researches and has discussions with other professionals. For example, she has recently improved the area where children enjoy books, to build on their literacy interests even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands children. She knows their interests and learning needs, and uses these to plan experiences that develop their skills. For example, she supports children's creative interests by encouraging them to use pens and crayons as they explore leaves and conkers, to learn about the change in seasons. She helps to develop their language development successfully, for example, by introducing new words as they play. She helps children to make links in their learning, such as when they make imaginative cups of tea, they learn the water is 'hot'. The childminder effectively completes ongoing observations and regularly assesses children's progress, to ensure she provides a wide variety of experiences and supports any gaps in their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and readily explore equipment to follow their own ideas. The childminder is a positive role model. She provides children with good examples of how to interact with others, such as saying please and thank you. Children develop a sense of good health and hygiene. For example, they understand the need to wash their hands before eating. Children learn to work as part of a team and eagerly follow instructions, such as helping to tidy away resources. The childminder encourages children to become independent, helping to cut fruit at snack time, for example, which also builds on their good self-esteem. The childminder offers children many opportunities to extend their physical skills. They are active outdoors daily, enjoying walks in local parks and developing good hand-to-eye coordination, such as when examining conkers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They enjoy experiences across all areas of learning. Children enthusiastically join in singing their favourite rhymes and develop successful language skills. They learn to express themselves, such as through dancing and using musical instruments. Children develop their personal skills well and begin to show consideration for others. For example, older children help the younger ones to find their favourite coloured pens. Children develop the skills they need, ready for their next stages in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491685 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1025441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Plympton, Devon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, three days a week, except public holidays. The childminder has a foundation degree in childcare and education.

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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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