Childminder EY499388

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 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

 The childminder is reflective and considers positive changes to improve outcomes for children. For example, she adjusts her work hours to provide flexible support for families and promote children's attendance.  Children form affectionate bonds with the childminder and each other. The childminder nurtures children's social and emotional development well and they are happy and relaxed in her care.  The childminder has a good understanding of child development and observes children to make accurate assessments of their learning. She identifies their next steps effectively and plans interesting activities that help them to make good progress.  The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised to promote play and learning. Children enjoy choosing their own resources and toys according to their interests. They are enthusiastic and motivated learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather as much information as possible from parents about what children already know and can do, to involve them fully in the assessment of the starting points for children's learning.  Occasionally, the creative activities the childminder organises do not give children enough opportunity to follow and express their own ideas and creativity.

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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 more thoroughly with parents about their children's abilities when they first start, to involve them fully in the assessment of children's starting points for learning  provide more encouragement for children to explore their own ideas to extend their individual creativity.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that should lead her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is clear about the local safeguarding procedures. The childminder takes every precaution to keep children safe and secure in her home and on outings. She encourages children to keep themselves safe, for example, she teaches them about road safety. The childminder is conscientious about keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she carries out research and meets with other childminders to share good practice. Children benefit from a wide range of activities that supports their enjoyment and development well. The childminder keeps a careful track of children's development. She is quick to notice any signs of delay and works closely with parents to help children to catch up. Positive partnerships with other providers and schools help children to move confidently on to their future education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children and knows how to promote learning through enjoyable activities. For example, she joins in their role play enthusiastically and makes comments and suggestions to support their communication and language skills well. She repeats words to younger children as they eagerly pretend to make a cup of tea and extends their sentences to give good support to their speech development. Older children are effective communicators and explain their interests and activities fluently and with confidence. Children develop a love of books and the childminder extends their learning effectively through regular visits to the local library, for example.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children's individual needs. She is a good role model and children behave well. The childminder has clear boundaries and provides gentle encouragement to children to share and cooperate well during play. Children learn about the importance of being healthy and follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, and gain a good understanding of where food comes from through activities, such as growing and harvesting produce. Children are eager to be physically active and benefit from regular outings to local parks and places of interest. They develop a good understanding of their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the key skills they need to support the next stage of their learning, including starting school. They enjoy leading their learning and concentrate well on their chosen activities with interest and perseverance. Children develop good early literacy skills. Older children write, and can recognise their names in print and letters of the alphabet in words. Younger children are developing an interest in making marks and begin to use creative resources with good control. Children operate technology, such as computers and cameras, with confidence and skill.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499388 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1044667 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 provides childcare Monday to Friday from 8am till 6pm, throughout the year, apart from all bank holidays and family holidays. 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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