Childminder EY340281

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 27 February 2017

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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 has attended regular training since her last inspection. She has increased her knowledge and understanding of how to support children’s learning and development. For example, she now uses observations of children effectively. She identifies what children know and can do. She uses this information to plan interesting activities, which help children make good progress.  The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She provides a homely space for children to play and learn. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and her family. As a result, they are well settled and happy.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares information with them about what children have done. Parents use this information to support their children’s learning at home. For example, older children enjoy exploring the 'bug hotel' with the childminder. At home, children tell their parents how to recognise different bugs and

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This provision is good

what they are called.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to help her further improve her teaching skills. For example, she looks at video recordings taken when she is with children, to help her assess what she could do better.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to further support children’s language and literary skills. For example, by introducing new vocabulary, rhymes and songs during play.  Occasionally, children are asked too many questions in quick succession and as a result they do not have time to think and respond.

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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 more support for children’s language and literacy development  further develop strategies to increase children’s thinking skills and give time for them to talk about their thoughts and possible solutions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact of this on children’s learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children’s records and a sample of other documentation.  The inspector took account of the childminders self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended training and this has developed her knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safeguarding children. The childminder has made the most of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of her teaching. For example, she has made good use of support from local authority staff. As a result, she has made improvements to the layout of the playroom and resources she uses. This helps children to make choices about their play and develop their concentration skills. The childminder communicates effectively with other settings children attend to ensure children receive consistent support to help them make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder focuses on children’s interests when planning and providing activities to ensure they are keen to be involved and motivated to learn. For example, children show an interest in rolling balls and drawing circles, the childminder extends the play by using bubble mix to blow bubbles. As a result, children learn more about round shapes and enjoy catching the bubbles. The childminder has changed the way in which she tracks children’s progress and she can more easily identify and address gaps in their learning. For example, she provides more opportunities for older children to practise their early reading skills in exciting ways, as a result of identifying this was needed. The childminder makes good use of her daily walks to and from school. She encourages children to look for natural objects and talk about what they can see and hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to behave appropriately and to keep themselves safe. For example, older children are supported to write their own rules of play, to consider how they would like to be treated and how to treat others. The childminder gently reminds young children about behaviour expectations to increase their understanding of how to play well with others. The childminder offers lots of praise and this helps to raise children’s self-esteem. The childminder has reviewed her risk assessments. For example, she has made adjustments to her garden to provide a safe place for children to play. Children demonstrate they know the importance of following good hygiene routines. They ask for wipes to clean their hands and table surfaces, before and after eating food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. Young children develop early writing skills and practise making marks in different and interesting ways. Children show interest in how things work. For example, they ask for the torch to be switched on so they can see under the play kitchen unit. They gain a good range of skills which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340281 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1097716 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 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She employs her husband as an assistant on an occasional basis. Care is available on Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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