Childminder, Out-of school day care in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 9 June 2015

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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 skilfully interacts with children. They develop good early communication skills and are relaxed and happy.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment with a good range of resources, which successfully supports children's learning. Children are well engaged, motivated and eager to learn. They make good progress in their development.  Children form warm, strong attachments to the childminder. They are confident and have a positive sense of belonging. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend. They work together consistently to meet each child's care and learning needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. She is confident about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give younger children enough time to investigate and explore activities and resources by themselves.  At times, the childminder's observations and planning for younger children's future learning are not as precise as possible to build on their next steps more concisely.

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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

 increase opportunities for younger children to play and investigate more independently, to further build on their curiosity and explorations  make better use of observations to identify and plan for the younger children's next steps in learning even more precisely, to help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked with children.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and observations of the children's play, learning and progress with the childminder and evaluated an activity with her.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers provided in their written feedback for the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her premises are safe and secure, and that she follows her effective procedures for outings. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge current. The childminder keeps her teaching practice up to date. Since her last inspection, she has researched outdoor learning and improved opportunities for children to learn about the natural world, to help them explore nature and to observe how things grow and change. The childminder evaluates her practice by gaining feedback from parents to help her improve her service. She finds out about the children's interests and plans activities, for example, to engage them in community activities to support their physical and social skills well. The childminder monitors and reviews the children's progress well overall.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages enthusiastically and provides enjoyable, stimulating activities which support younger children's learning well. For example, children are keen to explore different textured objects and sounds. The childminder models language well and uses a running commentary to encourage children's early communications. She supports their understanding of English well. The childminder maintains eye contact with the children, who smile and respond to her positive interactions and affection. The childminder introduces early numbers and colours, and she helps children to practise their physical skills. For example, she guides them to successfully coordinate banging two objects together to make various sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts well at the children's level. She recognises their achievements and builds their confidence and self-esteem. For example, she praises and encourages children's attempts. Younger children learn and practise new physical skills with good support from the childminder. For instance, they pull themselves up to stand and attempt to roll the ball back to the childminder. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise with the childminder, visiting the park, beach and using her garden equipment. The childminder is a good role model who supports younger children's awareness of effective health and safety practices. For example, she secures children in a high chair and discourages them from putting objects in their mouth. She also introduces them to road safety procedures. The childminder supports children's personal care well and shows them how to wipe their hands. She encourages children to have regular drinks as part of their daily routine.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills in preparation for their future learning and for school. Younger children are inquisitive, eager and active learners. For example, they explore the sensory toys and learn how to hold and shake them. Children are happy. They enthusiastically communicate, and they babble and begin to make early sounds. They develop new skills and learn how to feed themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117404 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1089184 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the St Budeaux area of Plymouth, Devon. She operates her childcare service between 8am and 6pm every weekday.

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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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