Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2017 3 July 2017

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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 observes what children can do and uses her knowledge of children's interests well to plan a good range of activities that supports children's development. Children make strong progress.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and other children. They are happy and have a positive sense of belonging. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well.  The childminder provides children with a well-organised and stimulating learning environment, especially for those who learn better outside. Children are enthusiastic to learn and confidently make choices about their play.  Children behave well. For example, the childminder recognises their achievements and encourages them to play well with others. Children confidently join in the activities, are cooperative, and learn to share and take turns.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents, professionals and other

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This provision is good

early years settings children attend. They work together well to meet each child's care and learning needs through a consistent and supportive approach to their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's understanding of numbers and counting further, to offer greater mathematical challenges.  The childminder misses occasional opportunities to help children gain the skills required to use various tools correctly in preparation for early writing.

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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 to extend children's mathematical understanding of numbers and counting  make the most of opportunities for children to learn how to use different tools, to develop their physical skills and abilities in preparation for early writing.

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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 the 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 and from discussion.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully implemented procedures to keep children safe. For example, she follows effective safeguarding practices, and ensures that adults do not use mobile phones in her home when children are present. The childminder stores medication securely, reducing any potential risks to children's well-being. She effectively monitors, reviews and meets the children's individual learning needs well. For example, she has improved the quality of teaching and focus on children's progress by attending training and liaised with other early years professionals. She has introduced weekly planning and activities to support the children's next steps in learning. This provides them with further challenges and helps them to make stronger progress. The childminder holds a valid first-aid qualification, displays her certificate of registration, and maintains the children's records confidentially.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

She has developed her self-evaluation procedures well to address areas for improvement and no longer works with an assistant. Effective self-evaluation has improved the organisation and contributed to the good outcomes for children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully and enthusiastically engages with the children. For example, she models language well and uses a commentary during children's play. Children are responsive to her good interactions. Children show increasing confidence with their communication skills and are supported well with their speech. For instance, visual pictures help them during the daily routine and give them choices in their play. The childminder follows the children's interests, for example, children experiment with musical instruments. They learn to make rhythmic sounds, engage in nursery rhymes and repeat familiar phrases as they develop their language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy physical exercise and fresh air to support their health and well-being. For example, they use various equipment in the garden to develop their large-muscle skills, balance and coordination. Children engage in good hygiene practices, for instance, they wash their hands independently and pour their own drinks. The childminder increases the children's awareness of potential dangers well. For example, she talks about road safety procedures, and the consequences of their actions, which helps them to keep the environment tidy. The childminder supervises children effectively, for example, at lunchtime, children learn to assess risks and carefully cut up their fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in preparation for their next stage in learning and in readiness for school. They are keen to explore and investigate. For example, they skilfully pour water from cups, dig and bury items in the sand. They demonstrate a strong interest in numbers and letters, experiment with creative materials, and enjoy making marks. Children show good social skills and build relationships with each other well. For example, they confidently engage in activities and use language to express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490080 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1108587 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She offers care every weekday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, for 46 weeks a year.

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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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