Childminder EY483370

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 8 March 2016

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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 offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. She is professional, organised and has strategies to ensure she promotes children's well-being effectively at all times. n Partnerships with parents are effective with regard to exchanging information to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. Parents share very positive views about the service that the childminder provides. n Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and confident in her care. They behave well and help to tidy up when they have finished playing. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and where they are in their learning. Planning and regular assessment opportunities ensure that children enjoy a variety of activities that supports their next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They play outside

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The provision is good

during the day and enjoy a range of nutritious snacks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully identified opportunities within daily routines to enhance children's independence.

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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 make better use of daily routines to further support children's independence and self-help skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection procedures. She understands the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and is aware of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder makes good use of local childminding networks. She attends training and gains advice from other childminders in order to support her practice and enhance her professional development. The childminder has robust policies in place to keep children safe and she shares these with parents. The childminder ensures that her premises are secure and conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards in the play environment. She monitors children's learning and development well and shares their achievements and goals with parents. She regularly reflects upon progress that children make and uses this to identify ways in which she can improve practice and close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and offers opportunities to support their individual learning styles. For example, children enjoy the sensory experience of mixing water with sand outside. Children are eager and active learners. They enjoy many opportunities to express ideas and develop their communication skills and imaginations as they play. For example, during imaginative play, children express that they are doctors and give medicine to make the baby better. The childminder encourages children to recognise and look for letters in their names. Children respond with excitement when they find the right letter. The childminder supports children in their interest in numbers and counting. They seek out numbers in the environment and count objects with confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are polite. They take account of what others have to say and take turns. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement. She sensitively intervenes to support children's negotiations when sharing toys. There are opportunities for children to enjoy physical exercise during the day. The childminder makes good use of amenities in the local area, such as woodland walks and a physical play centre. The childminder provides children with fresh and healthy meals and snacks. She teaches young children about the importance of good hygiene and they follow a handwashing routine before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They gain the skills they need to help them with the next stage in their learning. They acquire strong foundations in literacy and mathematics that will support them well as they move to school. They have positive attitudes and a love of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483370 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10076341 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Bideford, Devon. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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