Childminder EY501066

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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

 Children make good progress and the childminder monitors their learning well. She makes detailed observations, which she uses effectively to identify children's current stages of development and their next steps in learning.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and behave well. They confidently join in the activities, are happy and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem.  The childminder has developed effective systems for sharing information with parents. This helps to provide continuity of care and learning for children.  The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe. For example, she implements risk assessments, which she regularly reviews. Children develop a good awareness of safety procedures, inside and outside the home.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to socialise and mix with other children. This helps them develop the social skills they need for the next stage in their

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This provision is good

learning and supports their emotional well-being well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take all opportunities to support younger children's understanding of numbers and counting, to offer greater mathematical challenges.  The childminder is sometimes too quick to do things for children when they are ready and able to learn to do them for themselves.

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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

 increase opportunities for younger children to extend their early mathematical understanding of numbers and counting  extend opportunities for younger children to develop their independence skills and to manage their personal needs for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked with the children.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and observations of the children's play, learning and progress with the childminder, and evaluated an activity with her.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers, provided in their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice well. She attends training to keep her practice up to date. This has enhanced the quality of her planning and teaching skills and her child protection knowledge. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and understands her responsibility to report concerns to protect children's safety and well-being. She monitors and reviews children's progress well and shares information effectively with parents. This successfully engages them in the children's good progress and achievements, and contributes to the positive outcomes for their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tracks children's progress successfully and plans activities to meet their individual needs and achieve the next steps in their learning. For example, resources provided support the children's creative explorations effectively, enabling them to design a Father's Day card. Children practise sticking various materials and experiment using different types of glue, enjoying this sensory experience. The childminder supports children's language development well. They respond to questions, confidently express themselves and eagerly ask her to engage in their play. Children are sociable and enjoy the good one-to-one support provided by the childminder. They become familiar with primary colours, make choices and solve the problem of how to fit shapes in a toy. They confidently press the buttons on a toy and listen to the musical sounds that are played as a result.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy fresh air and exercise to support their health and well-being. For instance, they go on walks and visit the park or places of interests. Children make healthy fruit snack choices and are encouraged to drink water regularly. The childminder develops children's understanding of potential hazards well and teaches them about good safety procedures. For example, she supervises them well while they cut with scissors and reminds them to be careful with these. The childminder discusses road safety procedures and engages the children in monthly fire evacuation practices. The childminder models good hygiene practices and children wash their hands well. The childminder uses a poster to remind children of what to do.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in preparation for their next stage in learning and in readiness for school. They are happy and show good concentration skills and an enthusiasm for learning. For example, they develop good physical skills manipulating the glue stick or attempting to make sandcastles. Children practise new skills with tools in early preparation for writing. They explore creative resources well and confidently make decisions in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501066 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1053861 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Bovey Tracey, Devon. She offers care on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 5.30pm, all year around.

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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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