Childminder EY499583

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 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 strives to continually develop the service she provides for children and families. She successfully consults parents and children to make positive changes that improve outcomes for children.  Children form affectionate relationships with the childminder. She nurtures and supports their social and emotional development. Babies settle quickly and are happy and secure, and older children become confident to explore the activities available.  The childminder promotes children's learning well. For example, she encourages children to count and make simple calculations when they cut up fruit for snack, promoting their mathematical development well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. There is an effective two-way flow of information that helps to promote a consistent approach to children's learning and development. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to questions to help them to work things out for themselves.  The childminder does not consistently extend activities for older children to provide more challenge and to support them to make the best possible progress in their learning.

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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

 provide children with more time to respond to questions to encourage them to work things out for themselves  extend activities for older children to provide even more challenge and help them to make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector observed the children with the childminder and discussed their learning and development.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's records.  The inspector looked at written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that might lead to a concern about a child's welfare, and is clear about local safeguarding procedures. She takes every precaution to keep children safe and secure and supervises them conscientiously. She is experienced in childcare and continues to keep her knowledge and skills up to date; for example, by sharing good practice with other childminders. Children benefit from fresh ideas and experiences that support their enjoyment of learning well. The childminder tracks children's development effectively and addresses any gaps in their learning promptly and in good collaboration with outside agencies. Partnerships with other providers and local schools are positive and help children to move on to their future education with confidence and self-assurance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and uses her observations to assess their development accurately. She plans interesting activities that support children to achieve the next steps in their learning. For example, children are eager to investigate an exciting range of textures and colours as they develop their curiosity and sensory skills well. The childminder skilfully engages children of different ages and interacts playfully and positively with them to promote their imaginative play. They develop good manipulative skills and handle tools and creative resources with dexterity and good control. Children gain a secure understanding of the natural world through interesting activities, such as growing herbs and vegetables that they enjoy harvesting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a welcoming and homely environment with a good range of resources that stimulates their interest and enjoyment. The childminder has clear boundaries and provides gentle encouragement for children to use good manners, and consider others. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to share and cooperate during play. She is kind and considerate to children and teaches older children to be gentle with the younger children and include them in their play. Children follow good hygiene routines and learn to adopt a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious snacks and have regular access to fresh air and exercise. For example, the childminder takes children on walks and on visits to parks where they have opportunities to develop and extend their physical skills.

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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 are motivated and enthusiastic learners. Children are becoming confident communicators. Babies smile and babble and make their needs known to adults, and older children learn new words to develop a wider vocabulary. Children listen to stories with great interest and enjoyment, developing a love of books and good early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499583 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1053378 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 operates flexible hours throughout the year. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education. She 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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