Childminder in Devon

Inspection date 21 August 2018 Previous inspection date 4 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder reflects on her practice effectively and continues to improve the service she provides for children and families. She takes account of the views of parents and children to make positive changes that improve outcomes for children. For example, she provides flexible care in response to parents' commitments to support children's good attendance and well-being. n Children form close and affectionate relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder supports their social and emotional development well and they are happy and relaxed in her home. Children develop the confidence to explore the toys and activities on offer and enjoy their play. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and supports their speech and language skills well. For example, she repeats the words that younger children say and interacts with them positively. Older children communicate

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The provision is good

confidently and the childminder helps them to extend sentences and pronounce words correctly. n The positive partnerships with other providers children also attend supports continuity of care and learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not provide a wide variety of resources and activities that reflects other cultures to fully develop children's understanding of other communities beyond their own. n Although the childminder has good relationships with parents, she does not ask them about what children can already achieve when they first attend to help her clearly establish their starting points.

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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

n increase opportunities for children to experience other cultures to help them to make comparisons with themselves and others from different communities n consult parents about what children are already achieving when they start to attend to clearly establish their starting points.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children. n The inspector observed the children with the childminder and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including policies and procedures for safeguarding children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that might lead her to be concerned about a child. She is confident about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder is vigilant about children's health and safety, and assesses risks effectively to keep children safe and secure. The childminder is experienced in childcare and keeps her knowledge and skills up-to-date conscientiously. For example, she attends training to extend her understanding of children's emotional development, which further supports children's well-being. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively and provides additional support when they need extra help. The childminder works well with her assistant and the good partnerships with other professionals and local schools helps all children to reach their full potential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children carefully to notice their interests and plan activities that promote their ongoing learning and development. Children become motivated to learn and take part in activities with enjoyment. For example, younger children become increasingly mobile as they enjoy the challenge of holding on and pushing toys around in preparation for taking their first steps independently. The childminder encourages older children to count and sort cars into different colours as they gain good mathematical skills. She praises their efforts and supports their self-esteem well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and provides gentle encouragement to children to share and take turns. Children behave well. For example, older children show consideration to the younger ones, helping them to access toys and happily including them in their play. The childminder talks to parents about children's home routines and provides a consistent approach to their care and well-being. Children benefit from nutritious snacks and regular access to fresh air and exercise. The childminder supports children to adopt healthy lifestyles and they enjoy visiting parks and soft-play sessions with her to extend their physical skills, for example. They meet with other childminders and attend toddler groups to socialise and enjoy a wider range of activities

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and moving on to school. They are inquisitive learners and enjoy investigating activities and toys independently. Children develop good manipulative skills as they explore. Younger children concentrate with determination as they push buttons to make toys light up and make different sounds. Older children manoeuvre toy cars with skill and increasing dexterity, and concentrate well during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104397 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10060637 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1989. At times, the childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant. The childminder provides care for five days a week all the year round. The family also provides foster care. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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Registers

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