Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date 13 February 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 reflects on her practice and identifies her strengths and any areas for development effectively. She includes parents and children in her self-evaluation successfully, to provide learning experiences that meet children's needs and interests. n The caring and attentive childminder forms strong bonds with children and gets to know them well. Children turn to her for reassurance and cuddles and gain the confidence to explore the activities on offer and enjoy their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and provides strong support to their learning and development. For example, she encourages children to identify shapes as they enjoy drawing with chalks, to develop their mathematical skills and vocabulary. n Children benefit from a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. They have access to a wide range of interesting resources and make choices about their play.

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This provision is good

Children become motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to carry out small tasks for themselves, to fully develop and extend their growing independence. n Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder has identified the need to involve parents further in their children's learning, to strengthen their development.

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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 the most of opportunities to encourage children to carry out small tasks for themselves, to develop their independence n develop ways of involving parents in their children's learning, to strengthen and extend children's development further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities and routines. n The inspector observed the children with the childminder and discussed their progress. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's learning records. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs to look for that might cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is clear about the correct procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm. The childminder is conscientious about keeping her knowledge and skills up to date to improve outcomes for children. For example, she attended training to increase her understanding of child development. Children benefit from fresh ideas and approaches to their development. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively to notice any gaps in their learning. Partnerships with local schools and other providers are positive and help children to move on to their future education with confidence and self-assurance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and makes precise assessments of their levels of development. She plans activities that interest children and help them to move on in their learning. For example, children are eager to explore story boxes and use props to follow familiar stories as the childminder reads to them. She brings the stories to life and children take part enthusiastically as they develop their early literacy skills and a love of books. The childminder interacts playfully and positively with children and promotes their communication and language skills well. For example, she praises their efforts as they attempt to put words together to form sentences. Children show delight in learning new words and widen their vocabulary effectively. The regular praise they receive from the childminder supports their good self-esteem and confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are relaxed and secure in their familiar routines. The childminder is a good role model and consistent about her expectations of good behaviour. She minimises hazards around her home to keep children safe and encourages them to adopt safe behaviours. For example, she shows them how to climb the stairs carefully and safely. The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise and enjoy regular outings to parks, where they find out about the natural world. The childminder takes them to toddler groups and they learn to socialise with a larger group of children and have access to a wider range of resources and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and starting school. They readily explore activities and resources and develop their curiosity and imaginations well. Children show interest in using numbers in their play and begin to count out objects accurately. They thoroughly enjoy joining in with action songs and rhymes and gain good coordination and physical skills. Children share, take turns and cooperate with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540879 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10089648 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 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 the Stoke area of Plymouth, in Devon. She offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting is known as 'Terri's Treasures'.

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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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