Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 23 September 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 has affectionate relationships with children and is attentive to their needs. For example, she provides babies with reassuring cuddles and quickly notices when they need to rest. Children enjoy learning and make good progress.  Children receive good support for their learning and development. The childminder interacts positively with them and supports their speech and language development well. For example, she sings and plays games with babies as they smile and babble in response. Older children hold conversations confidently and use a wide vocabulary.  The childminder is reflective of her practice and identifies areas for improvement effectively. She has successfully addressed recommendations from the previous report to improve outcomes for children.  Children enjoy exploring a wide range of resources that positively reflects diversity and other cultures. The childminder provides a safe and welcoming learning environment

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This provision is good

and encourages children to make choices about their play, supporting their involvement in activities and their growing independence well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consult parents about what children can already achieve when they start to attend, to clearly establish their starting points.  Although the childminder updates her skills, she does not focus on specific aspects of her teaching to provide children with more inspiring activities and experiences.

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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

 consult parents about what children are already achieving when they start to attend to establish their starting points more effectively  make more use of professional development opportunities to focus on specific aspects of teaching, to provide children with a more inspiring range of activities and experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with children.  The inspector observed children with the childminder and discussed their learning and development.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that might lead her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is clear about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder is well qualified and experienced in childcare, which helps her to support children's learning and development well. She has taken advice from the local authority to improve her systems for assessment and planning. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively. She notices and addresses any gaps in their development promptly. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with outside agencies and other providers to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development. Good links with local schools help her to ensure that children to move on confidently in their education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning, which she shares well with parents. She plans interesting activities to help children achieve the next steps in their development. The childminder skilfully meets the needs of children of different ages during activities, which means that all children continue to be interested and motivated to learn. For example, she encourages older children to count and recognise numbers as they concentrate to complete puzzles successfully. This supports their mathematical vocabulary and development well. Babies enjoy moving the pieces around until they slot into place and develop their manipulative skills effectively. The childminder continually praises their efforts, promotes their enjoyment and develops their good self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consults parents about children's home routines to promote their well- being and care needs effectively. She is a good role model and has high expectations of children's good behaviour. She encourages children to share toys and cooperate during play. They behave well and older children show care and consideration towards the younger ones. Children benefit from regular chances to enjoy energetic play, such as enthusiastically taking part in ball games outdoors. They gain good physical skills and develop their coordination and balance well. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder takes children to places of interest and childcare groups, where they develop good social skills and have access to an extended variety of activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school. Older children develop good early writing skills. They show interest in drawing and use creative resources with imagination and enjoyment. Babies enjoy exploring toys with enthusiasm, curiosity and confidence. Older children manage tasks well, such as putting on their own shoes with increasing skill and show pride in their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104388 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1120798 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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