Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 18 January 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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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the learning and development requirements to help improve outcomes for children. For instance, they effectively teach children about the local community in which they live. n Children have good opportunities to learn about other cultures. For example, they learn about Greek 'naming days' and learn words in different languages, such as Slovak. This helps children understand the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder monitors children's progress well to identify any gaps in their learning. She implements activities to help children move forward in their development, such as in mathematics. For example, she provides strong opportunities for children to count and match quantities to numerals. n Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They receive plenty of fresh air and exercise and enjoy home-made cooked meals.

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant support children's care needs well. They help to potty train younger children and encourage them to feed themselves at lunchtime. Older children manage their own personal needs well and spread condiments on their 'muffins' effectively, developing good independence skills. n Children enjoy story time, learning about different characters and animals and helping to develop effective early reading skills. n At times, the childminder provides children with answers to their questions too quickly and children do not have sufficient opportunities to solve their own problems. n Although the childminder has made some links with other providers, these are not fully effective to ensure a good two-way flow of information to benefit children's learning and 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 provide children with further support and opportunities to solve their own problems n develop effective partnerships with other professionals, to help provide a good two-way flow of information to benefit children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the day. n The inspector spoke to children and viewed written statements from parents about how they view the childminder's provision. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at various documentation, such as suitability checks, paediatric first-aid and training certificates, children's assessment records and relevant policies. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder and discussed the range of activities provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of how to monitor, record and report child protection concerns, to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder values feedback from others, using it effectively to evaluate her provision. For example, she would like children to contribute to their 'learning journeys' and has plans to develop an effective self- registration system for children to use upon arrival. The childminder and her assistant keep their training knowledge updated to help benefit children. For instance, following literacy training they have introduced activities to help children hear and say letter sounds. The childminder provides her assistant with effective supervision, discussing ways to improve activities for children and engaging in training opportunities to keep professional knowledge updated.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant make regular observations of children and use these to inform effective planning, to meet the needs and interests of children. For instance, children enjoy playing with artificial plants and flowers in the role-play garden centre. Children's assessments are carried out often and shared effectively with parents, to help build on learning at home. For example, parents complete 'wow' moments to celebrate children's achievements. Older children enjoy storytelling using props, such as scarecrows made from wooden spoons. This helps them to develop good literacy skills. Younger children are encouraged to learn new words through play, to support their language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are warm and nurturing, helping children to feel safe and secure. Younger children are comforted to sleep and older children enjoy cuddles, developing positive attachments to staff. Children behave well. The childminder ensures they use good manners at all times and children are kind and considerate to others. For example, older children support younger ones during play and daily routines. All children enjoy outings within the local community. They visit places of interest, such as the aquarium, zoo and butterfly sanctuary, supporting their knowledge and understanding of the world effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make strong progress from their starting points. They are confident and inquisitive learners, investigating the environment freely. Younger children learn how to match shapes and older children learn how to use scissors effectively. All children enjoy participating in 'pebble painting', developing a good awareness of colours, supporting their creativity skills well. Children develop the key skills in preparation for their next stage of learning and beyond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479206 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10076132 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Plymouth. She works with two other registered childminders from her premises. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder receives free early education funding for children aged two-, three- and four- years old. She has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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