Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 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

 The childminder observes children's play and assesses their progress accurately to help her identify what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children are happy and settled. They build secure attachments with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and actively involves them in their children's learning.  Children have access to a broad range of enjoyable and stimulating learning experiences. For example, the childminder's regular use of her garden and nearby local facilities means that children are active and get plenty of fresh air and exercise.  The childminder continually reviews her practice and seeks the views of parents to help her to improve the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder clears away the activities too quickly, such as the play dough, which means that children are unable to continue their play and follow their interests.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to use books, for example, to help support their early literacy skills.

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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 greater opportunities for children to follow their own interests in their play  make full use of chances to increase children's early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, including discussing the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and procedures. She has attended safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder supervises children well and helps them to learn about how to identify risks in the environment, such as teaching them about road safety when out and about. The childminder continues to evaluate her provision to review the success of the activities and help her to provide a greater range of learning experiences. For example, she recently purchased additional sand and water trays to provide children with access to sensory activities outdoors. The parents receive clear information about the childminder's provision and comment they are happy with the levels of communication between them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through their play and exploration. She continually talks to them, describing what they are doing and modelling new words to help their developing vocabulary. For example, as children experiment to prod, push and press the sparkly dough, the childminder skilfully introduces words such as 'soft', 'sticky' and 'squidgy'. Children use their imagination well in their play, such as confidently telling others, 'I'm making a snowman'. The childminder extends children's learning further to introduce some discussion around the shapes the children use to make their snowman, for instance, to support their understanding of mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She links closely with the parents when children first start to enable her to support children's individual needs well. Overall, toys and resources are organised well to allow children to make some choices about their play. The childminder helps children to learn how to manage their behaviour. For example, she teaches children the importance to share and take turns in their play, such as when using the various tools with the play dough. Children listen and cooperate. The childminder praises them for being kind, which helps boost their self-esteem. The childminder organises activities to help children learn about people and communities from around the world. For example, children tasted noodles and played with them as they learned about Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning the skills they need for the future. For example, they are confident, learn good social skills and communicate well with others, which helps to prepare them for starting school. Children understand about shape and size. For instance, they select the correct size rings to fit on the peg and recognise when they are not in the right order. Children eagerly join in with doing the actions and singing songs from familiar rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494776 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1027426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder re-registered in 2015 and had originally registered with Ofsted in 2007 while living abroad. She lives in Marchwood, near Southampton, in Hampshire. The childminder provides care all week, throughout the 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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