Childminder in Devon

Inspection date 6 March 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 calm and caring in her approach. Children have formed close attachments to her, and she supports their emotional well-being successfully. n Children receive good support to develop their communication and language. The childminder extends children's vocabulary and understanding in a variety of ways. For example, she uses sign language to give non-verbal babies a way to communicate and uses clear pronunciation when talking to older children. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and development regularly. She has a good understanding of their needs and interests, and plans appropriate activities to support children to reach the next step in their learning. This contributes to children's good progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information regularly through daily meetings, information books and photographs. She keeps parents well

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This provision is good

informed of all aspects of their children's care. This helps to encourage consistency of care between the setting and home. n The childminder stimulates children's learning in mathematics well. She uses everyday opportunities to introduce mathematical language. For example, on a walk, she encouraged children to count the petals on flowers, and compare leaves to decide which ones were big and which were small. n The childminder does not organise resources and activities effectively enough in order to enable children to make independent choices in their play to extend their learning.

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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 improve the organisation of resources and activities to give children opportunities to explore and make choices about their play, to support their all-round learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's learning records. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities and routines. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the areas in the house that children have access to.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities in keeping children safe. She can recognise the signs of potential abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. The childminder encourages children to keep themselves safe. For example, when crossing the road on outings, children understand to wait at the kerb as they all check for traffic. The childminder updates her knowledge to refresh her skills and uses self-reflection well to identify and address areas for improvement. For example, she has recently completed training in mathematics, care routines and emotional development to improve her practice. As a result of training, she has adapted her approach to her teaching of mathematics. The childminder develops links with other settings children attend and shares information about children's needs and interests. This helps support continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their creative skills and use their imaginations. Children show high levels of excitement and delight when developing narratives in their play. For example, they use a doctor's set confidently to find out what is wrong with their friends and how to solve the problem of 'having chocolate in your ear'. The childminder uses everyday experiences to support young children's developing understanding of literacy. For example, she helps them to notice road signs and supports them in finding the letters for their names. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly to identify and reduce any emerging gaps. For instance, she has increased opportunities for children to experience physical challenge through outings to local parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She sets out clear boundaries and expectations for good behaviour. She provides children with lots of opportunities to learn about the wider world. For example, they go on walks to look for flowers, chatting about the similarities and differences, and then bring them back to use as inspiration for paintings. Children benefit from daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder supports children who are toilet training sensitively to encourage them to develop their self-care skills and independence. For example, she gives them the choice of using a potty or the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They persist well in their chosen activities and display good problem-solving skills and resilience when things do not work out. For example, children are keen to work out how to fix the stethoscope with glue or tape when it breaks. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544594 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10093440 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Newton Abbot, Devon. The childminder holds an early years degree and offers care from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday.

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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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