Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 26 May 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 works in effective partnership with professionals and other settings. This enables her to support children's individual learning and development well. The childminder promotes good continuity of care for children, such as in their personal routines.  Children have warm relationships with the childminder and her family. They make friends with other children and are happy in the welcoming environment. The childminder provides a good range of toys and activities for children to enjoy.  The childminder monitors children's progress well. For example, she observes them in their activities and notes their achievements. The childminder has regular discussions with parents to share information about their children's development.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and continues to develop her childcare provision. She makes good improvements to benefit the children. For example, the

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This provision is good

childminder has increased the range of sensory play materials for children to experience.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides writing materials, she does not extend support to encourage children to develop their pincer grip, to increase their physical skills.  The childminder misses opportunities in children's imaginative play, to increase interest and extend learning in further areas of 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

 extend support to children to help them develop their pincer grip, to prepare them for early writing  increase the opportunities to extend children's interest and learning in their imaginative play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector read a sample of children's development records and feedback from parents.  The inspector viewed safety of the premises.  The inspector checked required documentation, including training and insurance certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder researches and uses information well to further develop her knowledge and skills. For example, to support families and children with mental health issues to understand and promote good emotional well-being. The childminder has increased her teaching skills in early mathematics and phonics, to further support children's development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge and awareness of the child protection procedures, to protect children from harm. She takes effective action to keep children safe and to minimise hazards. For instance, she is in the process of creating a designated playroom for children, to implement her plans for further development, and prevents children's access to the building work.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors and supports children's communication and language development well. She accurately identifies any gaps in learning and takes effective steps to close these. For example, the childminder provides additional games to teach children letter sounds. The childminder interacts well during play, to talk with children and model the correct pronunciation of words. Children enjoy choosing songs and are keen to join in with the childminder. They listen to and follow instructions well, such as during action rhymes. Children take part in a variety of creative play activities. For instance, they enjoy the sensory experience of sticking materials onto a collage.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder and her effective behaviour management methods. For example, children demonstrate a good understanding of staying safe. They know that they have to 'stop, listen and think' before they cross the road with the childminder. Children benefit from their regular outings, such as to toddler groups, nature areas and local attractions. The childminder uses trips well to promote children's social skills and to further develop their understanding of the world. Outdoor play and physical exercise effectively supports children's health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder. They move around with confidence and make independent choices. For example, children go to say 'hello' to the childminder's husband and choose what they want to play with, such as the dolls. Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. This supports them well in preparation for going to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311322 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1092407 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Plymouth. Care is available each weekday from 7am until 7pm. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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