Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2018 24 August 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 is reflective of her practice and continually improves the service she provides for families. For example, she regularly reviews her toys and resources to increase children's enjoyment and involvement in their learning.  Children benefit from attending groups with the childminder, where they mix with a wider range of children. They enjoy taking part in group activities, for example, and develop good personal, social and emotional skills.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development. She plans interesting activities that help children achieve the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder forms strong bonds with children and is attentive to their needs. They are relaxed and happy in her care and become confident to explore the activities on offer. Children become interested and motivated learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently consult parents about children's achievements when they first start to attend, to involve them in establishing children’s starting points for her initial planning.  Occasionally, the childminder does not adapt adult-led activities to encourage children to explore and extend their learning as far as possible.

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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 can already achieve when they first start to attend, to clearly involve them in establishing the starting points for children’s learning  adapt adult-led activities to encourage children to explore and extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with children.  The inspector observed children's play 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 looked at a range of documents, including children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in in written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that might lead to concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant about children's safety and clear about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder is experienced in childcare and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she meets with other childminders to share ideas so that children benefit from fresh learning experiences that support their good progress effectively. The childminder monitors children's learning conscientiously. She notices any gaps in their development and provides prompt support in good collaboration with parents and outside agencies. The childminder forms useful links with local schools and provides good support to children and parents when it is time for children to move on in their education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts positively with them during activities to promote their development effectively. For example, she encourages children to count and identify shapes as they draw and paint pictures. Children develop a good mathematical understanding and widen their mathematical vocabulary well. They handle brushes and pencils with increasing control and gain good manipulative skills. The childminder provides interesting resources that positively reflect other cultures. She helps children effectively to compare their own experiences to those of others in the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment with a good range of resources that children access for themselves. The childminder is a good role model and treats children with care and consideration. She sets clear boundaries and children behave well. Children become independent and manage small tasks for themselves. For example, the childminder encourages them to prepare their own snacks and serve themselves. The childminder helps children effectively to understand the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles. For example, she explains why fruits, such as apples, are an important part of a healthy diet. Children follow good hygiene routines and become aware of keeping themselves safe during play. They tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them to minimise hazards, for example.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and moving on to school. They begin to recognise their names in print and know some of the sounds letters represent, in good preparation for early reading. Children are confident communicators. They talk fluently about what they enjoy doing, using a wide and varied vocabulary. Children concentrate and persevere with activities well. They enjoy learning and show pride in their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117358 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1126698 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She operates her provision Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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