Childminder in Devon

Childminder report 11 Merlin Crescent, EXETER EX4 9AJ

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Inspection date 1 October 2018 Previous inspection date 7 December 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder is extremely skilled in supporting children to become independent. She patiently allows children plenty of time and space to think, experiment, make mistakes and try again, while giving lots of encouragement and praise. Children are determined to succeed and demonstrate high self-esteem when solving problems, such as working out how to catch fish with magnetic rods. n The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about the children in her care. She plans enjoyable and highly stimulating activities that very skilfully link to children's identified needs and interests, to engross them in their learning and help them make rapid progress. n The childminder works exceptionally well with parents and families. She routinely shares detailed information with them about how children learn and develop, and welcomes their regular feedback about their children's experiences at home. n The childminder makes superb use of professional development opportunities and is

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The provision is outstanding

highly successful in improving the excellent service she provides. After gaining ideas from other settings, she has reviewed the resources on display to inspire children to play differently. They engage in their chosen activities more deeply and demonstrate wonderful creativity and imagination.

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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 continue to extend children's understanding of shape, space and measure, to develop their mathematics skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder supporting, playing and interacting with children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the quality of teaching and learning during a planned activity. n The inspector took account of the views of children and the written feedback from parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's learning records, activity planning and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is proactive in ensuring that all aspects of her provision reflect extremely high-quality practice. Despite already making successful changes to the play spaces, the childminder is keen to research different educational approaches to help her maximise the children's learning experiences at her home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to recognise and refer any concerns about children's welfare. She carries out meticulous risk assessments, such as adapting the daily routine when visitors are present, to enable children to play and learn without disturbance, in safety. The childminder monitors children's excellent progress very closely, to identify any gaps promptly and plan enriching activities that support children to flourish.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled at using every situation to maximise learning opportunities and encourage the children to take part and 'have a go' in all activities. For example, she uses children's interest in sea creatures to help them learn to match numbers. Children repeatedly count throughout the activity, consolidating what they already know, and helping them to understand the value of written numerals. The childminder intends to focus her planning on extending children's knowledge of shapes and measurement in particular. The childminder interacts with children exceptionally well. She teaches them lots of new words, such as 'metal', and makes excellent use of questions to extend their thinking and speaking skills. For example, when looking at books together, she uses the topics in the stories to ask the children about their ideas and experiences, and toddlers confidently and successfully share their thoughts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder fosters children's personal development superbly. She enables them to make choices throughout the day and shows she values their ideas by implementing them immediately. For example, when the kitchen becomes noisy due to the use of large appliances, the childminder asks children where they would prefer to eat and they decide on a picnic lunch in another room. Children feel very secure and comfortable with the childminder, who they adore. They relish and thrive under the close care and attention she provides. Children learn to behave exceptionally well from a young age. For instance, toddlers kindly inform others when it is their turn during games.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make substantial and sustained progress across all areas of learning and are exceptionally prepared for school. Toddlers thoroughly enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They show wonderful concentration throughout, talking with interest about what they see, and ask to look at other books as soon as they finish one. Toddlers learn to play imaginatively and happily invite others to join in. For example, they invite the childminder to pretend to push them on a swing and delight as she does, repeatedly calling out, 'Whoosh'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379896 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10062550 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Beacon Heath area of Exeter, Devon. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates Monday to Thursday from 6am to 6pm, and Friday 9am to 3pm, all year round. The childminder also offers overnight care.

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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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