Childminder 103982

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 11 August 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 supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children display good self-esteem. They have positive relationships with the childminder.  Children learn about different colours, shapes, numbers and letter sounds. The childminder teaches them effectively, to support their move to pre-school and beyond.  The childminder has a wide range of resources, and provides children with stimulating activities. This helps to prepare them for the next stage of their development, and improve their learning outcomes.  The childminder understands and implements the statutory requirements well, to ensure children remain safe in a positive, learning environment.  Children are independent learners. For example, they select their own resources and are encouraged to 'have a go' at developing new skills.  The childminder supports children's vocabulary well. She repeats familiar words and helps children learn new ones, such as 'smooth'. This effectively supports their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of her resources to help children create sounds, and explore rhythm and music to extend their creativity.  Children do not have consistent opportunities to learn about other traditions, languages and cultures, to extend their understanding of the world around them.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to develop their exploration of sounds, rhythm and music to help extend their creativity further  develop children's understanding of other cultures, languages and traditions, to help support their understanding of the world further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the day.  The inspector spoke to children, and observed the interactions between them and the childminder.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sought the views of parents through written statements.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records, safeguarding policies, and legal documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm, and the procedures to take if a child is at risk. The childminder's self- evaluation process is effective. She identifies weaknesses in her practice to help make future improvements. For example, the childminder plans to undertake new training to extend her knowledge on child development further. She researches new activities to help her keep children motivated in their learning. The childminder has good links with other professionals, helping to provide children with extra support when needed. She monitors children's progress well and shares this with parents, to help provide good continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically keeps children engaged and motivated to learn, such as using activities that interest them. For example, children enjoy singing familiar songs, using actions, to help support their communication skills well. Children develop strong physical skills. The childminder encourages young children to learn to walk, and helps them develop good hand coordination. For example, they learn how to create bubbles. The childminder knows children well, and uses her observations and assessments to help children make good progress in their learning. Children enjoy making 'crabs' and use these outside in the sand tray. They make 'elephants' using milk cartons, supporting their imagination well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a healthy lifestyle and engage in lots of physical exercise. For example, they take regular visits to the local park and beach. They sing songs as they wash their hands in preparation for nutritious snacks. Children's behaviour is good and the childminder recognises children's achievements, highly praising them on their accomplishments. They have good opportunities to develop an understanding of growth. For example, children plant beans and sunflowers in the garden. The childminder's home is secure, helping to protect their welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident learners. They learn new concepts, such as 'up' and 'down', 'fast' and 'slow', helping to support their understanding of movement. Children are keen to investigate and explore technology, helping them learn simple repetitive actions. They acquire the key skills needed for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 103982 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1070054 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Exeter, Devon. She operates Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.15am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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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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