Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2018 14 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 is reflective of her practice and continually reviews the service she provides to children and families. She talks to children about making changes, such as adapting her menus so children can enjoy their favourite healthy and nutritious food.  Children benefit from strong support to their social and emotional development. They form close bonds with the childminder and each other, and cooperate well. For example, older children share toys with babies and thoughtfully include them in their play.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts positively with children and supports their language development well. For example, older children talk fluently about activities they have enjoyed at home.  Children enjoy access to a wide range of interesting resources and activities indoors and outside. The childminder skilfully organises her welcoming and inviting home to

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This provision is good

encourage children to explore and follow their own ideas as they play. Children develop their curiosity well and make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not adapt and extend activities for older children, to provide more challenge and help them make even better progress in their learning.  Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not ask them about children's achievements when they first attend, to clearly establish their starting points, to support the initial planning of activities.

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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

 adapt and extend activities to provide older children with more challenge to help them to make the best possible progress in their learning  consult parents about children's achievements when they start to attend, to clearly establish their starting points to better support the initial planning of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant engaged in activities with children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, 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 and her assistant know the signs that might lead to a concern about a child's welfare. They are clear about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder is well qualified in childcare. She continues to develop her skills effectively to support positive outcomes for children. For example, she researches different approaches to children's learning styles to promote their full involvement in activities. She shares her expertise with her assistant, and monitors her performance well. They work together closely to provide consistency for children's care and learning. The childminder tracks children's learning conscientiously and promptly notices and addresses any gaps in their development. She works in good partnership with outside agencies and other providers to help all children to move on to their future education with self- assurance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her precise assessments of children's levels of development to plan individual learning experiences that help children to successfully achieve their next steps. She plays alongside children, allowing them time to explore and investigate. For example, as children enjoy building sandcastles, she skilfully encourages them to compare the different textures of the wet and dry sand. Children develop good dexterity skills and develop their imaginations well as they eagerly gather natural materials to add to their creations. The childminder continually encourages children and praises their efforts. They develop independence and secure self-esteem, and show great pride in their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models, and are caring and considerate towards children. They provide a calm atmosphere and gentle encouragement to children to behave well and use good manners. Children are relaxed and very secure in their familiar routines, which the childminder manages skilfully, to meet children's individual needs. The childminder teaches children well about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides nutritious snacks and meals, and successfully encourages children to make healthy choices and follow good hygiene routines. Children benefit from daily fresh air and visits to places of interest in the local area with the childminder. For example, they enjoy learning about the natural world on local beaches. They go to parks and groups where they develop good physical skills as they use a wide variety of equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and moving on to school. They are enthusiastic, enjoy leading their own play and are motivated to learn. For example, they select resources independently and concentrate on activities for significant periods. Babies move around with increasing skill to join in activities. Older children are eager to use creative resources with imagination and skill, and gain good early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233869 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1128563 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. Care is available to children each weekday during term times and school holidays. The childminder employs an assistant to help her care for the children. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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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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