Childminder EY537578

Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 provides particularly good support for children's communication and language skills. For example, she models words clearly, which children copy, and gives them plenty of time to think about and respond to questions. Young children happily interact with the childminder using babbles and gestures, and toddlers and older children confidently share their thoughts. n The childminder provides a warm and comforting environment for children. She builds a lovely rapport with the children and is attentive to their individual needs. Children are happy and content, and enjoy their time with the childminder. n The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder to assess children's good progress and reflect on the overall provision to make improvements. For example, she has incorporated new activity ideas learned from other settings, to build the children's confidence effectively to make choices and develop greater independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, due to her over-enthusiasm, the childminder interrupts children when they are focused and greatly enjoying their chosen play, to make suggestions of other activities they might like. n The childminder does not gain as much detailed information from parents as she could to find out what children can already do when they start, to help her quickly get to know the children's needs.

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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 allow children the time and space to follow their interests routinely and engage in their chosen activities, to extend their learning further n develop closer partnerships with parents from the start, to find out more about the children's learning and development when they first attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector and childminder evaluated the quality of teaching together. n The inspector took account of the views of children, through observations and interactions with them. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to ascertain her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector sampled documents, including children's learning records, self-evaluation records and risk assessments of the home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her robust knowledge of child protection issues up to date. She clearly understands the risks to children and how to respond in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder works well with her co-childminder to provide a safe and secure space for the children. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge and skills, and improve outcomes for children. For example, following training, she is even more confident to use children's interests to plan challenging activities specific to their individual development needs. Children engage well with the toys and experiences, and develop a positive attitude to learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children to provide experiences that help to build on what they know and can do. For example, she routinely encourages them to count as they build with blocks and climb stairs, and models this herself, to support their mathematical skills. The childminder readily and animatedly joins in with children's games, which helps to motivate them to try new things. For instance, when children notice the balls, the childminder initiates a game of throw and catch. Toddlers smile with pride when they successfully catch the ball and repeatedly throw it back to the childminder to continue the game. The childminder routinely shares detailed information with parents about their children's achievements and invites them to share their experiences at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds trusting and respectful relationships with the children. For example, she asks their permission to change their nappy, which helps to create a close bond between them. Children are settled with the childminder and confidently ask for her help when needed. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's good example and consistent expectations. For instance, she routinely uses a calm and gentle tone when reminding children not to snatch from each other, which reassures all children involved successfully. The childminder supports children well to have a keen interest in nature. For example, when children excitedly find a snail in the garden, she talks to them about where it might live and they collect leaves to make a 'bed' for it together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and develop the key skills needed for school. For example, they start to learn to dress themselves and manage their own toileting needs from a young age. Children particularly enjoy looking at books and happily join in singing their favourite nursery rhymes. They curiously investigate technology toys, eagerly anticipating the sounds they make when they press different buttons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537578 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10078687

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Day care type

The childminder registered in 2016. She works from the home of her co-minder in Exeter, Devon. They provide care Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The setting is called 'Little Explorers Childminding'.

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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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