Childminder in Devon

Inspection date 20 March 2019 Previous inspection date 12 October 2015

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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 supports children well to use manners, be respectful of each other and share toys. She encourages them to be aware of what they are doing and how this makes others feel. For example, she asks older children if the baby is smiling to show it likes the toy they have given it. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and enjoy playing with her, seeking her out for support and affection. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She keeps them regularly updated with information about the children's care routines and activities. She adapts her communication styles to meet the needs of the range of families she supports. Parents are highly complimentary about the care she provides. n The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to use and explore mathematical language. As a result, children count and use size comparisons

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This provision is good

spontaneously in their play. For example, they ask the childminder for a 'bigger doll' when setting up a tea party. n Children benefit from regular physical exercise in the childminder's well-resourced garden and on outings to local parks and places of interest. They develop an understanding of nature and the wider environment. For instance, they chat with interest with the childminder about the effect of the wind on the windmills and their hair. n The childminder has not explored a variety of ways to develop her professional knowledge and skills to enable her to develop her practice even further. n Although children are making good progress, the childminder does not refine assessment as accurately as possible to ensure robust monitoring of children's overall 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 continue to explore ways to develop ongoing professional knowledge and skills n make better use of monitoring and assessment systems to consistently identify children's next steps of development more precisely and support their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector assessed the childminder's interactions and the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times and interacted with the children present. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands her role in keeping children safe and undertakes daily checks of her home to ensure any potential risks are minimised. She supports children to have an understanding of their own safety. For example, they talk about traffic lights as they play in the garden and how you must 'wait for the green'. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She identifies appropriate areas for development and she demonstrates a positive attitude to further improvement. For example, she has recently enhanced her outdoor area. She has found this has improved the engagement of children who prefer to learn outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's interests before they start at her setting. She also finds out what they know and can do. This helps her to support children to settle quickly and use the childminder as a secure base from which to explore. The childminder plans a range of activities and care routines to effectively support children's development. For example, older children who are toilet training, quickly learn to use the 'big toilet' like they do at home, and they confidently and independently manage their own self-care. Children are interested in activities and follow and explore their ideas, leading their own play. They have good imaginations and develop narratives for their play. For instance, older toddlers enjoy exploring play dough to make 'sausage sandwiches' and a 'birthday cake' to feed the dolls. Babies enjoy exploring sensory and musical toys and show a sense of pride in sharing their newly

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

acquired skills, such as waving and clapping.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model who shares her clear expectations for acceptable behaviour. Children receive regular praise and encouragement. This contributes to their positive self-esteem and self-worth. Children are very confident and demonstrate that they feel safe and are emotionally secure. For example, they let the childminder know when they want to go out into the garden and what they want to play with. The childminder supports children to approach challenges with a positive attitude. For instance, as they complete a puzzle, they talk through what they might need and persist to find the right piece. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are motivated in their learning. Older children delight in reading stories to the babies and children independently sing a wide range of songs as they go about their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the necessary skills needed for their next stage in learning. Older children confidently use a range of simple tools and equipment in their play. For example, they pretend to saw blocks and fix the bikes with the toy toolkit. The childminder is skilled in encouraging children to develop their communication and language skills. For instance, she questions children well to help them share their ideas and relive past experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242073 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10062530 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and two children on the outskirts of Exmouth, Devon. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in nursery nursing. She offers care for children from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, all year round.

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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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