Childminder in Torbay

Inspection date 23 July 2019 Previous inspection date 9 May 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 Children develop a good awareness of healthy foods. For instance, when playing games, they talk about pasta, rice, fruit and milk. n The childminder develops effective partnerships with other professionals. They work together to meet children's care and development needs to help improve their outcomes. n Children have strong opportunities to be outdoors and visit various places within the community. For example, they visit the zoo, play parks and the beach with the childminder to support their understanding of the world and to promote their physical well-being. n The childminder monitors children's progress accurately and identifies gaps in their learning. She knows where to seek support should she be concerned about a child's development. n Children are keen to undertake tasks alongside their peers, such as tidying up. They form good relationships with others to support their social skills well. n At times, the childminder does not provide older children with challenging questions, to

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This provision is good

extend their critical-thinking skills further. n The childminder does not review the organisation of activities between routines to help younger children have consistent opportunities for continual 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 provide older children with challenging opportunities to extend their critical-thinking skills even further n review the organisation of activities between routines to help younger children have consistent opportunities for continual learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including training certificates, children's development records and evidence of staff suitability. n The inspector read written statements from parents and talked to children about the activities they were engaged in. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and how she meets the statutory requirements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistants undertake child protection training to help protect children from harm. She has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe and of the appropriate authorities to contact should she have any concerns about their welfare. The childminder and her assistants reflect on the self-evaluation process well to improve the provision for children. For example, she has developed the outside area to enable children more space to play. The childminder provides supervision for her assistants and training opportunities to enhance their professional development and develop their practice. For instance, the childminder and her assistants have begun to collect natural objects to support children's exploratory play further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development and shares these effectively with parents through 'day books' and messaging services. Parents' written statements comment highly on the care and education provided by the childminder. For example, they state communication is 'timely' and 'honest'. The childminder plans activities to include all children. For example, younger children enjoy looking at different pictures during a board game. Older children talk about what they see and link their observations effectively to their own experiences, supporting strong language skills. Children enjoy a range of books, and the childminder talks to them effectively about what is happening in the story to strengthen their understanding and good literacy development. At snack time, children count the different pieces of fruit they have, which supports their good mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop a good awareness of their own feelings and an understanding of sharing. For example, she talks to children effectively about turn taking, using a calm and confident approach. This helps children to behave well. The childminder attends to children's care needs effectively. She knows when they are tired, hungry or need a cuddle, and meets their emotional needs promptly to help children settle quickly and feel comfortable. Children are encouraged to be independent. They try hard to put on their own shoes and feed themselves competently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, inquisitive and enjoy their time with the childminder. Younger children develop good physical skills, such as using their fingers to manipulate dough. Older children use their imagination well to make animals from dough, such as unicorns and cows. All children move steadily towards their next stage of learning in preparation for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438253 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10074999 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 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kingsteignton, Devon. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and on Thursday and Friday the childminder offers before- and after-school care. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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