Childminder EY488920

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant show children the utmost respect and frequently ask for their thoughts and ideas. Children are extremely confident and keenly express their views, knowing that the childminder will listen to them. For example, she immediately adapts the daily routine to fulfil each child's individual wishes and preferences.  Children feel very safe and secure in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They show great care and affection for each other. For example, older children thoughtfully explain to the younger ones why it is not a good idea to play next to the fireplace.  The childminder and her assistant are skilled at supporting children's language skills. For instance, they use single words and narrate the younger children's actions. They effectively extend the thinking skills of the older children and teach them new words, such as 'funnel'. All children consistently make good progress in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively monitors the provision to identify and target areas for development. She is keen to implement more outdoor activities so children can engage with and learn about the natural world through first-hand experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely enable children to explore technology at her home to help them learn more about cause and effect, or make best use of opportunities to extend their mathematical development further.  The childminder does not regularly share detailed information about the children with other settings that they attend, to help provide greater consistency in their experiences.

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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 more opportunities for children to learn about technology and investigate cause and effect, and to find out about numbers, counting, shapes and measurement  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to routinely share detailed information about children's learning and enable more consistency in their experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's relationships and interactions with the childminder, her assistant and each other.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the quality of teaching and learning together following an adult-led activity.  The inspector took account of the views of children and their parents, including through parents' written feedback.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including self-evaluation, policies and procedures, and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are able to recognise signs that a child's welfare is at risk and have a clear knowledge of how to refer concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder provides good support for her assistant, such as through informal discussions, to share information about the children and good practice ideas. This helps the assistant get to know the children well, to establish close relationships with them and their parents, and meet their individual needs. By working alongside the childminder, the assistant has learned the importance of following children's ideas in their play, to make the most of spontaneous learning opportunities. The childminder is keen to continue to develop her skills and knowledge, to further enhance children's early experiences. For example, following training, she has provided more resources to ignite children's imaginative and creative play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's development accurately to recognise their good progress. She uses this information well to plan challenging activities that extend and build on children's interests and next steps in learning. For example, she supports children to mix food colouring with rice, to teach them about colours. They all take part eagerly and concentrate well throughout the activity. This effectively helps children to develop good coordination and focus. Children are imaginative and become engrossed in their play. For instance, they make 'cupcakes' from the coloured rice, and create and excitedly use cardboard tube 'binoculars'. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and successfully involves them in their children's learning. For example, they regularly discuss the children's progress and what skills they might focus on next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder creates a very caring, home-from-home environment in which children flourish. Children feel extremely comfortable, are exceptionally confident, and routinely express their ideas. For example, they independently and very skilfully solve problems by suggesting and trying out their solutions, such as using a jug to fill a bottle with water without any spillages. Children behave superbly. Toddlers know to share the resources with others, and pre-school children politely and patiently ask their friends if they can use the toys that they have. Children are highly motivated and independent. For instance, toddlers manage to put on their shoes with very little adult help or encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy activities across all areas of learning. They develop good skills to help prepare them well for school. In particular, children think about and confidently communicate their thoughts and ideas. Younger children routinely learn new words, and older children speak clearly and with a broad vocabulary. Toddlers enjoy using their senses to explore, such as experimenting with musical instruments and listening to the different sounds each makes. Older children concentrate well and gain good dexterity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488920 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1022513 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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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 Teign Village, near Hennock, Newton Abbott, in Devon. She offers care from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7pm, all year round. The childminder works with her husband, who is an assistant, when required. The setting is known as 'Nurture to Nature'.

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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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