Childminder EY498070

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2018 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from a stimulating and enabling learning environment. Resources are of good quality and organised effectively to help children to make choices about their play. For example, children eagerly gather resources to set up their own role-play activities independently. They become involved in their play and concentrate well as they learn.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder successfully involves parents in children's learning and supports learning well. For example, she provides activities for parents and children to use at home that reinforce and extend children's learning.  The childminder assesses children's levels of development effectively and plans interesting activities that support the next steps in their learning well. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is reflective and evaluates her practice effectively, taking account of

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This provision is good

the views of parents and children. She is committed to continual improvement and developing the service she provides for children and families further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to questions to extend their thinking skills and help them to solve problems for themselves.  The childminder does not focus her professional development precisely to help raise the quality of her teaching and support children even further to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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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

 allow children more time to consider their responses to questions, to extend their thinking skills and support them to solve problems for themselves  focus more precisely on professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching even further and maximise children's learning. ?

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed children with the childminder and discussed their learning and development.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including policies and children's records.  The inspector looked at written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant about the signs that may lead her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She conscientiously attends mandatory training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder is clear about the correct procedure to follow to keep children safe from harm. The good partnerships with other providers and local schools provide consistency for children's care and support them well as they move on in their education. The childminder monitors children's learning thoroughly. She uses this information to help her to notice and address any gaps in their development or in the curriculum. The childminder works in effective partnership with outside agencies to help all children to reach their full potential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn through play, and children benefit from good support to their learning. For example, as children enjoy using toy bricks to build towers, the childminder encourages them to count, notice shapes and compare sizes. Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts and use mathematical vocabulary confidently. The childminder interacts positively with children and joins in their pretend play to extend their learning effectively. For example, she enthusiastically encourages children to buy items in a pretend shop, skilfully supporting them to explain what they need. Children widen their vocabulary effectively and learn to express themselves clearly to others as they play, developing good communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms affectionate relationships with children and supports their social and emotional development well. Children are happy, relaxed and confident to explore the interesting activities on offer. The childminder is a good role model and treats children with care and consideration. She provides gentle encouragement to them to share and cooperate as they play. Children behave well, respect each other and use their good manners. The childminder provides regular and exciting opportunities for children to explore outdoors and learn about the natural world. For example, children enjoy visiting nearby fields to help to care for animals and go on bug hunts. Children are physically active and enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They follow good hygiene routines and learn the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills necessary for future learning and their eventual move to school. They are enthusiastic and motivated learners, and approach activities with interest and curiosity. Children concentrate well and persevere during activities, showing pride in their achievements. They enjoy exploring creative resources, and draw and paint pictures with imagination and skill. Children develop a love of books with the childminder, and show interest and enthusiasm for stories and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498070 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1036621 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She offers care all day on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has qualified teacher status.

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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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