Childminder in Devon

Inspection date 23 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming and well-organised environment that helps children to feel safe and settle well. Policies and procedures support the childminder's practice well. n The childminder forms positive relationships with children and their families, and accurately assesses children's development and next steps in learning. n The childminder supports children to develop independence and to enjoy learning together with other children. n Children make good progress from the starting points in their learning, particularly in developing communication skills. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to help children to learn about the diversity of cultures and communities beyond their own experiences. n The childminder does not make full use of training opportunities and professional partnerships, in order to develop her own knowledge and expertise further.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop further activities and resources to strengthen children's knowledge and understanding of a range of cultures and beliefs beyond their own n strengthen professional development through further training and the development of partnerships with other settings and professionals.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the children in their play indoors, outdoors and during routines. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's practice with her, as they observed the children and discussed their learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, parents and children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documents, including suitability checks, policies and children's learning records.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare, and she understands the wider aspects of safeguarding. The childminder attends training to keep up to date with legal requirements. The setting is clean and secure. The childminder provides a good range of interesting learning opportunities, indoors and outside. She consults parents about their views on her setting to support her self-evaluation.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares information about children's learning with parents. She carefully observes and plans for children's interests and supports them to make choices about their play. For example, babies have opportunities to crawl on grass in the garden as they explore musical toys. The childminder supports children in developing strong communication skills. For example, young children choose toys from a song bag and join in singing nursery rhymes together. The childminder introduces new vocabulary as she plays alongside them, increasing their understanding of words and language. Children have free access to toys and resources which support them to be engaged in learning. For example, children enjoy developing physical skills with their hands, as they explore dough and dry pasta.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Positive interactions help children to build self-confidence and emotional well-being. For example, they begin to learn to play together in a small group around a water tray, sharing resources together. Children learn about keeping healthy and safe. For example, as children wash their hands before snack, the childminder sings a song to accompany the children as they learn to make soapy bubbles. The childminder helps children to learn about safety outside as they take turns climbing up a slide and wear hats and sun- cream protection. The childminder praises the children and they learn to behave well together.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children rapidly develop skills in speaking as they play and learn with each other. They enjoy listening to stories and develop a love of books, which they can choose from independently. They begin to understand mathematical concepts as they pour water and scoop with ladles, filling containers up. Children have good opportunities to develop physically as they move indoors and outdoors, developing confidence as they learn to walk. Babies have space to move around freely, building strength and coordination. Older children learn to enjoy climbing. Children develop personally and socially as they feel secure in the setting. They are familiar in the routines, comfortable in the environment and forge close relationships.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY543649 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10090252 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years 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

p.4

Setting details

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Petrockstowe, near Okehampton in Devon. The childminder operates on Tuesday and Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round.

p.4

Setting details

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.

p.4

Setting details

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Setting details

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Setting details

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Setting details

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Setting details

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5