Childminder EY493857

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 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

 Children form close bonds with the childminder. She is caring and attentive to their needs, and they are relaxed and confident to enjoy the activities on offer. The childminder supports children's self-esteem well. For example, she shows interest and enjoyment in looking at the pictures they have been drawing at school, and praises their skills and efforts.  The childminder's home is warm, welcoming and well organised. She provides a good range of resources to support children's interests and needs. Children choose what they want to play with and develop good independence and curiosity.  The childminder interacts with children positively and encourages their engagement in activities well. She supports children's communication and language skills successfully. For example, she encourages children to talk about their friends and families, and what they have enjoyed during their day at school.  The childminder is reflective of her practice and talks to children and parents about

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This provision is good

potential changes to make improvements to the service she provides for families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnership working with schools is well established, the childminder does not seek enough information about what children learn in school, to complement or build further on this learning.

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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 partnership working so there is a good flow of information about what children learn in school, to complement their learning and development further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including the childminder's safeguarding policy.  The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has effective policies for safeguarding children and is vigilant about the signs that may lead her to have a concern about a child. She knows the correct procedure to follow to keep children safe from harm. The childminder attends mandatory training and keeps her knowledge of current legislation up to date. This includes her understanding of how to recognise and protect children from extreme views and behaviours. She meets with other childminders for mutual support and shares ideas and good practice, to extend children's experiences. The childminder forms good partnerships with parents to provide a consistent approach to children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's levels of development and plans activities that meet their individual interests and needs well. She provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and enjoy daily fresh air. For example, children enjoy using climbing equipment and playing ball games in the local park. They gain self-confidence as they explore and challenge themselves, and develop their good coordination and balance. The childminder encourages children to be creative and develop their own interests and ideas. For example, children enjoy decorating the pebbles they collect from the beach, developing their good imaginations and dexterity well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has clear boundaries and high expectations of good behaviour. She is a good role model and treats children with kindness and consideration. Children behave well, and share toys and take turns during activities. They remember their good manners, listen to each other well, and respect each other's views. The childminder gets to know children well and understands their need to rest and relax after the busy school day. She encourages children to make choices about their activities, and they become independent and take part in activities with enthusiasm and confidence. The childminder assesses potential hazards in her home and on outings, and takes effective precautions to keep children safe and secure. For example, she teaches children about road safety when they are walking back from school, so that they become aware of keeping themselves safe. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks to support their good

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

understanding of adopting healthy lifestyles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493857 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1026358 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 2

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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 Hartley area of Plymouth. She offers care to children on weekdays from 3.15pm to 5.45pm during school terms.

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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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