Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2018 15 May 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 strives to provide a good service for children and families. She is reflective of her practice and successfully evaluates what she does to continually make improvements that improve outcomes for children.  Children are secure in their familiar routines. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs and promotes their emotional well-being effectively. For example, she is quick to notice when children need to rest or enjoy a snack so they feel comfortable, alert and ready for play and learning.  The childminder uses her insightful observations of children's learning to make accurate assessments of their levels of development. This helps her to plan activities to support their next steps and help them to make good progress.  Children settle quickly and are relaxed and confident. The childminder places a high priority on helping children to become independent. For example, she uses a variety of

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This provision is good

positive and successful strategies to help children to manage their own personal care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently consult parents about what children do at home, to help her to tailor children's learning even more precisely.  The childminder does not focus her professional development opportunities on enhancing the quality of her teaching, to extend children's experiences even further.

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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

 encourage parents to contribute what children achieve at home, to help to tailor their learning more precisely  focus professional development to build on the already good teaching and enhance children's experiences even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  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 looked at a range of documents, including children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents 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 her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is clear about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment and takes effective precautions to minimise any hazards in her home and on outings. The childminder monitors children's learning conscientiously to identify any gaps in their development. She works in effective partnership with outside agencies and other providers to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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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 children and supports their communication and language development well. For example, she skilfully encourages children to learn new words as she plays alongside them, repeating sentences and extending their learning effectively. The childminder follows children's interests and joins in with their play enthusiastically to support their involvement and motivation. For example, she playfully encourages children to notice colours and textures as they show delight in bursting bubbles. They develop their curiosity and extend their sensory skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming learning environment with a good range of resources for children to make choices about their play. This helps them to be independent and enjoy learning. The childminder forms affectionate relationships with children and they explore the activities on offer with confidence and enjoyment. They develop good self-esteem as she praises their achievements. She is a good role model and gently encourages children to behave well and consider others. The childminder helps children to learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. She promotes healthy eating and children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes children on visits to local parks and places of interest. Children benefit from enjoyable experiences that help them to gain a good understanding of the natural world and their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for moving on to future learning and their eventual move on to school. They are curious, enjoy exploring using their senses and are enthusiastic about taking part in activities. Children develop good physical skills and manipulate toys skilfully and purposefully. They concentrate well and persevere with activities, and show pleasure in their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117274 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1089175 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She offers care to children each weekday in term time and school holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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