Childminder 104433

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2018 3 July 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 forms close bonds with children. Children show they feel secure and are very happy and confident. They are motivated to learn.  Children develop very competent language skills. They take part in frequent conversations with the childminder, learning how to interact and communicate well. Children are well prepared for more-challenging social situations, such as school.  Partnerships with parents and other early years providers are effective. The childminder exchanges information with parents and has developed close links with other settings children attend. Children benefit from consistent support from all those involved in their care and learning needs.  The childminder has made positive improvements since the last inspection. She has increased her skills and knowledge, and effectively supports children needs. Self- evaluation is successful.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to build on children's mathematical skills even further, such as helping them to make simple calculations.  Older children, who enjoy listening to stories, do not always benefit from opportunities to develop further their understanding of reading, such as sounding out letters in words.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to challenge children's mathematical abilities, particularly with regard to completing simple calculations  build on older children's literacy skills even further, to help prepare them for very early reading, especially their phonic awareness.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing with the childminder and independently.  The inspector had a tour of parts of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector considered children's and parents' views through discussion with children and by reading testimonials prepared by parents for the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed and discussed how activities support children's individual learning needs.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's records and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations from the last inspection and supports good outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's safety and welfare. She has up-to-date contact details for relevant professionals, so she can report her concerns promptly. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and development. She observes children's learning well and follows their emerging interests and development needs effectively. For example, she provides more opportunities for children to mix and socialise with other children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She gathers relevant information about them from parents and other providers. This, together with her own observations and experience, helps her to interact effectively with children to extend their learning. For example, when speaking to children, she introduces new words to extend their vocabulary and increase their knowledge, such as when talking about fish. Overall, children develop a positive interest in books. They concentrate particularly well and listen intently as the childminder reads. They talk about the things they see in the pictures, which further increases their curiosity and observational skills. For instance, they identify lobster pots and relate to their own recent experiences when on outings with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm, caring and sensitive towards children. She is a positive role model and provides children with good examples of how to interact with others, such as listening and being kind. The childminder gives ongoing praise and encouragement to children when they spontaneously begin to sing, showing positive self-esteem and well- being. Children behave well. They develop a good understanding of health and hygiene. They enjoy frequent opportunities to be physically active and energetic, such as when they visit the park or local soft-play areas. Older children complete simple tasks and manage to be independent, such as when toileting and washing their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They learn about the environment they live in and the different jobs people have. For example, they listen to stories about fishermen and link these to their own experiences of watching boats. Older children learn how to consider the feelings of others. Children learn some mathematical skills. For example, they learn how to recognise different shapes as they complete jigsaw puzzles. They enjoy experiences across all areas of learning and develop skills to help prepare them for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104433 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1110332 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Ivybridge, Devon. The childminder offers care on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 5pm, throughout the year.

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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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