Childminder EY477131

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 8 March 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 experienced and well-qualified childminder has established strong relationships with children and is committed to providing them with quality, nurturing experiences. The childminder is very caring and sensitive towards the children and provides nurturing experiences that help them to settle with ease, become confident and self- assured. n Children enjoy a wide range of interesting learning experiences that support their progress well. For example, they develop a love of books, learn to concentrate, and enjoy learning outdoors, gaining knowledge and experiences beyond what they already know. n The childminder communicates well with parents each day to keep them informed. She has effective systems in place to ensure parents have a clear overview of their children's ongoing learning and development. Parents are appreciative of the care and support their children receive and describe the childminder's setting as a home from

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This provision is good

home. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well to close gaps in their learning. For example, she attends specialist meetings in order to provide targeted support and intervention. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has not achieved highly effective partnerships with providers of some other settings that children also attend in order to provide continuity in their learning. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend mathematical understanding for the most able children.

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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 partnership working with other settings that children attend in order to fully and consistently support children's learning and development n provide more opportunities for children to see and recognise numbers in order to further promote mathematical development for the most able children.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs of abuse and neglect. She fully understands what procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. The childminder is proactive in developing her professional knowledge and maintaining good standards of practice. For example, she attends further training opportunities tailored to the needs of children in her care and participates in local network meetings. This has led her to improve how she reviews children's progress. The childminder has strategies in place which help her to evaluate her own practice effectively. For instance, she works alongside other childminders on occasion, and takes on board advice and guidance from other professionals. For example, she evaluates the impact of activities, which has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and skills well to provide children with a variety of interesting and challenging learning experiences. For example, children build houses from a range of materials to explore stories that they enjoy reading together. The childminder sings songs about animals, and children express delight as they follow with actions. The childminder uses engaging ways to provide opportunities for children to be physically active indoors. For instance, children express joy as they dance along with instruments, keeping in time with the music. The childminder regularly observes children and finds out what they know and can do when they first start with her. This helps her to equip the environment with toys and resources that capture children's interest and curiosity. For example, children select their favourite toys and line them up, testing the wheels of cars to understand cause and effect. Children enjoy using their imaginations

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

when they play in the role-play area. For example, they pretend to make birthday cakes and joyfully share these with one another.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are sociable and enjoy playing and interacting with the childminder and each other. The childminder maintains a calm and consistent routine during the day. Children are always confident and familiar with boundaries and expectations, demonstrating kind and respectful behaviour. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and drinks, and develop independence as they prepare for snack times and mealtimes. For instance, they clean their hands and make healthy choices as they discuss their favourite fruits and vegetables. The childminder makes good use of these times to engage children in discussions to extend their vocabulary and developing language skills. Children are supported well for their next stage in learning and development. For example, older children recognise their own name, put on coats and shoes independently and learn to manage tasks, which help them to be more independent in the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident communicators who enjoy talking about their own experiences. Children demonstrate good levels of concentration and enthusiasm in their play. For example, they engage deeply with play-dough and sensory activities. Children are motivated to learn and supported well in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477131 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10075921 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 - 6 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Plymouth. Care is available on Tuesday from 7am to 5pm, on Wednesday from 8am to 4.40pm and on Thursday from 7am to 5.30pm.

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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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