Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 12 March 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 well with parents to meet children's individual needs. She helps children to settle well and develop good levels of emotional well-being. Children feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder plans activities and the environment successfully to support children's next steps in learning effectively. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder uses self-evaluation successfully to identify areas for improvement and to ensure positive outcomes for children. For example, she has changed the way in which she tracks children's progress, so that she can more easily identify and close any gaps in their learning.  The childminder uses her experience and effective teaching skills to prepare children well for their future learning. For example, children demonstrate high levels of independence and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support younger children's understanding of numbers and quantities.  The childminder does not regularly provide a wide range of learning experiences in the outdoor environment, particularly to support those children who prefer to learn outside.

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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

 help the youngest children to develop a greater awareness of numbers and quantities  increase opportunities for children to experience a wide range of activities in the outdoor environment to extend their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.  The inspector and the childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding matters. They know what to do if they have any concerns about a child to help keep them safe and protected. The childminder uses risk assessments well to help her identify risks and minimise hazards. She monitors the work of her assistant effectively to ensure she understands her role well. The childminder makes good use of knowledge gained from training to extend her teaching skills and enhance children's learning experiences indoors further. For example, she has introduced more focused activities to support children's good communication and language skills. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other providers, which enable her to work consistently to support children's learning and development effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with the children to support their learning successfully. For example, when children enjoyed using their senses to explore the cornflour and water mixture, the childminder introduced words, such as 'wet' and 'slimy', to increase their vocabulary and understanding. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and addresses any learning needs successfully. She skilfully introduces further resources to activities to encourage children to explore and investigate. For instance, children used plastic forks to make marks and patterns in cornflour. This helps children develop the fine physical skills they will need later, such as for holding a pencil and early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses praise successfully to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. From a young age, they learn to share resources successfully, play well together and take turns. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle well. For example, she encourages them to make healthy choices and follow thorough hygiene routines. She supervises young children well and meets their care needs sensitively. For example, she quickly recognises when children become hungry or tired, and swiftly adjusts the routine so that they can eat and sleep according to their individual needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent learners. They develop good skills for future learning and moving on to school. Young children develop good listening skills. They understand simple sentences and when speaking, they are beginning to put two words together. Children develop good social skills as they mix with other children and join in activities. They spend long periods engaged and focused, concentrating well to complete puzzles and listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278683 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1091884 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the village of Sampford Peverell, Devon. The childminder works from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, with five weeks holiday throughout the year. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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