Childminder EY540896

Inspection date 26 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 is very well organised and has robust policies and procedures which underpin her practice. She uses these effectively to inform parents about how she meets statutory requirements. n The childminder accurately identifies what children need to learn next and supports them through a wide range of stimulating and targeted activities. n The childminder provides a safe, warm and welcoming environment for the children, who settle well and are happy. Children learn to take turns, share their toys and cooperate well. n The childminder closely tracks children's development to ensure that they make good progress in their learning. n While the childminder shares information with parents about their children when they join her setting, she does not sharply focus on what learning has taken place at home in order to support her assessments. n Although the childminder successfully encourages children to be motivated and

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This provision is good

interested to learn, routines are not always used fully to develop children's skills in becoming independent.

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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 further develop ways to obtain information from parents about children's developmental starting points in order to strengthen planning for next steps in learning n establish more-consistent approaches to supporting children to develop independence and manage their own needs during the snack routine.

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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 and discussed the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, risk assessments and children's learning journals. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with training in order to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and her duty to prevent children from situations that put them at risk. She builds partnerships with other local childminders and schools in order to develop professional relationships and share good practice. The childminder's records and documentation are thorough and help to promote children's good health, safety and welfare. For example, she robustly risk assesses her home and garden to ensure children are safe and secure. The childminder forms positive relationships with families and, as a result, children develop confidence and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating experiences that engage children well. For example, children delight in dancing to music while popping bubbles in the air. The childminder uses good skills to develop children's communication. She provides interesting activities and introduces new vocabulary as children play. She listens carefully and encourages children to learn to talk. For example, they play games where they listen and respond to music, joining in by singing along and jumping. The childminder supports children's social development by taking them to group sessions and by encouraging them to learn to play together cooperatively. She supports children to be active and develop physically. For example, they practise sweeping with brushes and develop hand- to-eye coordination as they handle small stickers to decorate containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms good relationships with the children. She ensures they settle quickly when separating from their parents by providing favourite toys and activities. She takes account of their individual preferences for sleep routines, ensuring children feel comfortable and secure. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping safe and healthy, for example reminding them about the importance of drinking water and of playing carefully with equipment. The childminder supports children to enjoy learning together. For example, she comments on the learning taking place, encouraging children to be interested in each other and participate together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to be ready for the next phase in their learning. For example, they develop socially as they play together in a small group and build confidence through familiar and enjoyable learning experiences. Children make progress in their speaking skills, rapidly building vocabulary as they explore in their play. Children learn mathematically as they explore measurement by filling and emptying containers with rice and dried pasta. They enjoy matching shapes and counting stickers. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning and uses these to ensure any gaps in learning are carefully planned for.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540896 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10089695 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 - 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Plymstock, Devon. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday during term time only.

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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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