Childminder in Devon

Inspection date 3 June 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 forms warm relationships with the children, who feel comfortable and secure in her care. For example, she calls them affectionate nicknames and makes them smile by using playful tones when talking to them. Children respond positively and listen with interest to the childminder's comments and instructions. n The childminder uses effective strategies to teach children the expectations. For example, she praises children's positive behaviour and explains the reasons for the rules to help them understand the boundaries. Children have a positive attitude, play cooperatively together and behave well. n The childminder recognises what the children can do and uses this information to identify appropriate next steps in their learning. Children make good progress across all areas. n The childminder prioritises her professional development and completes ongoing training to help close any gaps in her knowledge. For instance, she has developed her

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This provision is good

understanding of how to recognise when children may have special educational needs and/or disabilities, to enable her to support them quickly and meet their needs. n At times, the childminder does not interact with some toddlers as well as she does with other children, so they receive less encouragement and opportunities to practise their speaking skills. n The childminder does not consistently provide a broad range of learning experiences for children, particularly outdoors, to develop their interests and support them to explore and investigate.

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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 provide more support and opportunities for toddlers to practise their speaking skills, to extend their communication and language further n enhance the range of learning experiences, with particular regard to supporting children who prefer to play outside to be curious, investigate and explore.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the children's participation in adult-led activities and their engagement during self-chosen play. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder to reflect on the quality of teaching and learning during a planned activity. n The inspector spoke with children and the co-childminder throughout the inspection to take account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to reflect on her implementation of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including self-evaluation, children's learning records and the childminder's training certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to recognise if a child's welfare is at risk and knows the appropriate action to take to keep them safe from harm. She provides a safe and secure environment for the children to play in. For example, she limits the parts of her garden that are accessible to children, so they can choose whether to play inside or outdoors and remain under the childminder's close supervision. The childminder implements robust recruitment and vetting procedures, to ascertain the suitability of assistants. She provides ongoing support and coaching through discussions, to ensure assistants understand their role and responsibilities and have up-to-date information about the children. The childminder reflects on the setting effectively and is planning to develop her resources to motivate children to count and use numbers as they play and learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans enjoyable activities that capture children's attention successfully and support them to concentrate. For example, she sets out different colours of play dough and all children engage well, using the tools to create different marks. The childminder is a good role model, playfully taking part in children's games and inspiring them to try new things. Older children are creative. For example, they make 'pepperoni pizzas' from the play dough, carefully selecting which colours and tools to use to test out their ideas. The childminder uses daily routines well to develop children's mathematics skills. For instance, she encourages them to count the number of steps as they climb the stairs. The childminder shares information with parents about children's experiences, to ensure consistent care arrangements and keep them well informed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder communicates well with her co-childminder to delegate tasks and account for each child's whereabouts. For example, the childminder counts the number of children they take to wash their hands and informs her co-childminder how many children will remain. The childminder builds children's confidence effectively and encourages them to manage their self-care needs independently. For instance, all children have a go at using a spoon at mealtimes. Children benefit from plenty of time to exercise in the fresh air, and they propel themselves around the garden as they ride on toys. They are kind and play together harmoniously.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points and gain the key skills needed for later learning, including school. They listen to adults willingly and follow instructions, for example to help tidy up at the end of sessions. All children show an interest in planned activities and develop a 'can-do' attitude. For example, they persevere with different play dough tools until they succeed to manipulate the dough as they intend. Toddlers smile broadly as they learn to initiate sounds and lights on toys by pressing the buttons, and older children share their thoughts and ideas with confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540473 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10089474 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and works from her home with a co-childminder in Exeter. They offer care for children from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting is known as 'Little Angels'.

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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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Registers

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