Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date 10 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is reflective about her practice and talks to parents and children to help her to identify areas for improvement. This supports the childminder to continually move forward and children benefit from interesting and enjoyable learning experiences. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder fully involves parents in children's learning through an effective two-way flow of information. This strengthens children's development and helps them to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts positively with them and supports their language development well. For example, babies smile with delight as the childminder encourages them to babble and learn new words when they are looking at books. n Children receive strong support in their social and emotional development. They form close bonds with the childminder and settle very quickly to enjoy the activities on offer.

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This provision is good

n There are few opportunities for children to explore and investigate a wide range of resources to develop their curiosity and imagination to the highest level. n Although the childminder has identified improvements to the outdoor environment, these have not been implemented to support children who prefer to play outside.

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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 extend the range of resources and opportunities for children to explore and investigate to develop their curiosity and imaginative skills even further n extend opportunities for children to explore learning in the outdoor environment, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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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 children to assess the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's progress. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and knows the signs that might lead to a concern about a child's welfare. She is clear about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder's home is safe and secure and she takes effective precautions to minimise accidents, including supervising children at all times. The childminder is well qualified and continues to develop her knowledge and skills effectively to support positive outcomes for children. She tracks children's learning conscientiously and notices promptly any gaps in their development. The childminder builds effective partnerships with outside agencies to help children to reach their full potential. She works closely with other providers that children also attend. For example, she shares her assessments and holds regular conversations about children's achievements with staff at local pre-schools and nurseries. This provides continuity and good support to children's learning and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's levels of development precisely. She thoughtfully plans activities that help children to successfully achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder plays alongside children and promotes their learning well. For example, she encourages children to begin to count and notice shapes and colours as they explore, to support their mathematical development effectively. The childminder continually nurtures children's confidence and praises their efforts. For example, she provides good encouragement as they make a variety of different sounds with a range of metal objects. Children develop good levels of self-esteem and become motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. For example, she is quick to notice when babies begin to show signs of needing to rest and provides reassuring comfort and support. The childminder works closely with parents so that children are relaxed and secure in their familiar routines. She responds quickly when babies need their nappies changed and sensitively helps them to become aware of their need to feel comfortable. Children benefit from daily fresh air and visits to places of interest in the local area. The childminder takes them to toddler groups where they socialise with others. She provides gentle encouragement for them to share and take turns as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school. They become interested and enthusiastic learners and quickly begin to lead their play. Children develop good physical skills and babies become increasingly mobile as they move around and explore with confidence. They show great interest in making things happen when they push buttons on toys and gain good manipulative skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540967 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10089521 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 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She offers care for children from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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