Childminder EY417912

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2018 19 April 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully observes what children can do and uses her knowledge of children's interests well to plan a good range of activities that supports children's development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is skilled at interacting with the children. They develop good communication and language skills, and are confident and sociable.  Children develop a good understanding of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy regular physical activities in the fresh air to promote a healthy lifestyle. The childminder supports them well to eat nutritious meals and snacks.  Children behave well and are cooperative. For example, the childminder recognises their achievements. Children develop positive relationships and have good levels of self- esteem. This supports their emotional needs well.  The childminder works well in partnerships with parents to meet children's individual

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This provision is good

needs. Parents comment on how happy their children are and on the good range of activities, levels of care and support that they receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take all opportunities to extend younger children's understanding of numbers and counting further, to offer greater mathematical challenges.  The childminder misses occasional opportunities to help children gain the skills required to use various tools correctly in preparation for early writing.

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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

 increase opportunities to extend children's early mathematical understanding of numbers and counting  make the most of opportunities for children to learn how to hold and use different tools, to develop their abilities in preparation for writing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked with the children.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and observations of the children's play, learning and progress with the childminder and evaluated an activity with her.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers, provided in their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully developed procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being. For example, she now obtains written consent from parents before administering any medication to children. The childminder effectively plans, monitors and reviews her practice. For example, she provides more sensory play opportunities to increase children's exploration and investigation of natural materials. The childminder has strengthened her understanding of establishing effective links with other settings children attend, to help support consistency in their learning in the future. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow should she have a child protection concern. The childminder attends training and childminding network meetings and evaluates her practice well. This has strengthened her practice and improved the quality of her teaching well, overall, and heightened her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically interacts with children and supports their early vocabulary and language well. For example, she skilfully asks questions to encourage them to think for themselves and to help them recognise and imitate animal sounds. The childminder supports children's interest in literature well and they eagerly point to and use words while looking at a story together. The childminder uses resources effectively and children begin to recognise letter sounds associated to their name. The childminder encourages children's sensory explorations well. For example, children touch and feel the texture of cotton wool. They manipulate the glue stick confidently to design a sheep and draw lines and patterns. They learn to solve problems well to build a tower with the bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good independence with their self-care skills. For example, they engage well in effective hygiene practices and confidently wash their hands before snack time. They access their drinking container when thirsty. Children participate in good safety procedures and engage well with the childminder in fire evacuation and road safety practices. Children learn to care for the environment and cooperatively help to tidy away the toys. Children enjoy physical exercise and fresh air. For instance, they engage in walks, use the equipment outside and visit the soft-play area and local park with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable, and keen to explore and investigate their surroundings. For example, they demonstrate increasing confidence and independence, and make choices in their play. They join in activities, and enjoy listening to and participating in stories. Children enthusiastically explore creative play materials and equipment. They gain good skills in preparation for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417912 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1107750 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Kingsteignton, Devon. The childminder works Wednesday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm all year round, apart from bank holidays.

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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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