Childminder in Devon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2018 Not applicable

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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

 Children benefit from a warm and welcoming learning environment where they feel safe and secure. The childminder provides a good range of resources and children make choices about their play. This supports their independence effectively and helps them to be motivated to learn.  The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's development effectively to plan interesting activities to help children to move on in their learning well. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed about children's achievements and involves them in their development well. For example, she shares ideas and resources for activities at home to reinforce children's learning.  The childminder is reflective of her practice and identifies what needs to be developed to improve the service she provides for children and families. For example, she is

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This provision is good

reviewing her outdoor provision to provide children with a wider variety of experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally the childminder does not encourage children to express their individual ideas and creativity in their art and craft activities. ?  Although the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well, she does not consistently give them enough time to respond to questions, to fully promote their thinking skills and extend their speech development 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 children to use their own ideas and imagination during creative play activities to help them develop their individual creativity ?  give children more time to respond to questions to promote their thinking skills and speech development further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and the children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and the children.

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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 ensures that her assistant is suitable to work with children and attends mandatory training to keep them safe and secure. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, for example, by attending training and carrying out research to enhance her resources and activities. The childminder monitors children's development conscientiously, and identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning. She works in effective partnership with outside agencies to support children who need extra help to achieve their full potential. The childminder has effective links with local schools and provides good support when children need 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 and develop through play. She joins in with their play enthusiastically and encourages children to investigate and explore activities, developing their curiosity and enjoyment well. For example, as children enjoy sharing a favourite book with the childminder she uses interesting resources to help them to understand the sequence of the story. This promotes their good engagement in the activity effectively and develops their early literacy skills well. As children explore the resources, the childminder supports their mathematical development effectively as she encourages them to count accurately and compare quantities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and forms affectionate relationships with them. This helps children to feel confident to explore the activities on offer with enjoyment. The childminder provides consistent encouragement for children to use good manners and behave well. She skilfully supports them to understand their feelings and those of others. Children share toys, take turns during activities and behave well. Children follow good hygiene routines and learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages them to eat healthy and nutritious food. She takes them on visits to local parks and places of interest, and they enjoy fresh air and exercise each day. Children get to know their local community and develop their physical skills effectively.

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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. They take part in activities with enthusiasm and enjoyment. Children enjoy exploring a variety of different resources and develop curiosity and good sensory skills. They concentrate well and use tools and equipment with skill and dexterity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498622 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1049922 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She offers flexible hours throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She employs an assistant when necessary to maintain the correct ratios.

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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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