Childminder in Devon

Inspection date 31 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 Children thrive in the homely, caring and stimulating environment the childminder creates. They form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. n The childminder works very closely with parents to support children's individual needs. She takes careful account of their contributions and offers ideas and advice to help them continue children's learning at home. This helps all children to make good progress. n Assessment is frequent, clear and precise. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of children's learning needs. She carefully identifies next steps for children that successfully build on their existing skills. Consequently, children are confident learners who manage tasks, like using knives, with skill and success. n Teaching is highly effective. The childminder provides a very clear and consistent narrative throughout the day. In this way children hear a wide vocabulary and learn to

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This provision is good

make sense of their play and explorations, even when they do not yet have the words to explain it for themselves. n The childminder has a clear vision for delivering high-quality experiences for all children. She constantly reflects on her practice to identify where she can make improvements. She uses training opportunities to increase her knowledge and skills. A recent course on literacy has inspired her to make even greater use of books and library visits to enhance children's learning further. n The childminder is less confident in recognising signs of radicalisation. n Occasionally, the childminder does not maximise access to external agencies to support children's learning even further.

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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 focus professional development to build confidence in recognising risks associated with radicalisation n maximise use of external agencies to further enhance support so that children make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked to the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions by the childminder and the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector sampled documents used by the childminder, including suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home and garden used for childminding. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures and the actions she needs to take to keep children safe. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and recognises a range of signs that may mean a child is at risk. Although the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to the 'Prevent' duty, she is not as confident in recognising where a family may be at risk of radicalisation. She closely supervises children and continually risk assesses the environment to identify and minimise potential hazards. With parental permission, the childminder works closely with other providers to share regular information about children's progress. She uses this information to ensure that learning experiences carefully match children's needs and interests and to check that there are no gaps in individual learning programmes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating experiences and activities. She skilfully interacts with demonstrations and clear explanations to help children extend their skills. As a result, children learn how to make varying sounds by holding a musical triangle in different places. They play with magnets and explore with interest what happens when the magnet attracts metal items. The childminder carefully considers when to allow children time just to try or practise their skills, and knows exactly when to interact to add a new element to their learning. Consequently, children concentrate for long periods and are proud of their own achievements, even the youngest children lift their arms in the air and smile in celebration.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children consistently care for their own needs and begin to understand how to keep themselves safe with considered and timely support from the childminder. They enthusiastically help to prepare their own healthy snack as they peel and cut fruit and wash their hands to remove any germs. Children confidently and independently explore the stimulating range of experiences on offer. Younger children are intrigued and delighted as they explore items that change shape as they pull and push them, while older children independently and skilfully use scissors to create things. The childminder sets clear boundaries for the children and frequently praises their efforts. Children show care and concern for one another as older children wipe the noses of younger ones and offer comfort when others cry.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage of learning. They listen carefully to the childminder and show good understanding as they follow instructions that help them prepare for daily routines. All children look at books independently and enjoy stories with the childminder. Younger children persevere and solve problems as they complete puzzles, while older children learn about size as they test whether different vehicles will fit in a tube and begin to count the ones that will. Children make strong progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540177 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10079955 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 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Northam, Bideford, near Devon. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. Her setting is known as 'Home from Home'.

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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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