Childminder EY389106

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 3 July 2014

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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 has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses this knowledge well to plan activities that meet children's individual needs. This helps them to make effective progress for their future learning.  Children are confident and independent learners. They freely access resources and are encouraged to dress themselves, such as putting on their shoes. This helps prepare them well for their move to pre-school and beyond.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are effective. The childminder provides a two-way flow of information to help provide good consistency in children's development.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder. They feel safe and secure in her care and show good levels of self-esteem.  The childminder teaches children well about traditions from other countries, such as Poland, to extend their learning about the world. Parents and children taste different

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This provision is good

foods during celebrations, such as Christmas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not use consistent strategies to support children's understanding of routines.  At times, the childminder does not extend children's mathematical development further, to help them understand number quantities.

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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

 develop consistent strategies to help children understand the routines of the day  extend mathematical opportunities for children, to help them learn about number quantities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times of the day about matters relating to leadership and management.  The inspector spoke to children during the visit.  The inspector read cards and written statements from parents regarding the quality of the childminder's provision.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as safeguarding procedures, children's records, and the childminder's suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands child protection procedures well and knows whom to contact if a child is at risk. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder ensures her premises are secure. For example, she has closed- circuit television and safety signs on her gate to help keep children safe. The childminder keeps her knowledge updated through training and frequent research. Since her last inspection, she has completed training to help support children's communication skills further. The childminder monitors children's progress closely, helping to meet their individual needs effectively. She reflects on her practice well, identifying areas to improve. For example, she would like to make a 'welcome pack' for parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children frequently, using these observations as part of her assessment process. She identifies gaps in their learning and seeks extra support where necessary. This helps to ensure all children make good progress in their development. The childminder plans activities to support children's next steps in learning. For example, children learn about the role of firefighters and draw pictures of fireworks using chalk. They learn how to keep safe in preparation for Bonfire Night, and watch firework video clips to help prepare them for the event. This supports their emotional well-being. Children enjoy choosing their own pumpkins, carving faces in them. This supports their understanding of different celebrations and traditions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, children behave well. They learn how to look after resources and are encouraged to tidy away activities before taking out new ones. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns, supporting their social skills well. Children have strong opportunities to develop their physical well-being. For example, children visit the forest and take walks on the beach. They take trips to the local park and play with a large range of outdoor resources in the childminder's garden. The childminder actively supports children's understanding of other cultures. For example, she has learned words in different languages to support children's communication skills effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic and inquisitive learners. They learn how to tap out simple rhythms and create sounds using technology. This helps to develop their creativity and understanding of the world. Children learn new words such as 'twist', 'bop' and 'bang', supporting language skills well. Children learn how to turn, pull and slide objects, for example, when playing with the 'discovery board'. This helps to develop good physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389106 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1071120 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Exeter, Devon. She provides care from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7pm, all year round. The childminder provides free early education funding for children aged two, three and four years old. The childminder has a level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare.

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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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