Childminder, Out-of school day care in Devon

Inspection date 1 August 2019 Previous inspection date 5 February 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides children with a homely and welcoming environment. Her caring approach helps them to settle happily, and they have good relationships with the childminder and each other. n The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. She gives children constant praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. This helps them develop good levels of self-esteem. n The childminder is proactive in working with other settings that children attend. She uses the knowledge gained to strengthen her understanding of children's needs and interests. This provides children with continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very effectively. For example, she works closely with other professionals involved with the children and follows specific activities to focus support appropriately. n The childminder misses opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of road

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This provision is good

safety when out in the local community. n The childminder does not fully promote children's emerging awareness of literacy, including signs, symbols and labels, in their environment.

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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 reinforce children's understanding of road safety when out on walks in the local community n strengthen strategies to promote children's awareness of literacy, such as signs, symbols and labels, in their environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including accident and medication records for children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities and evaluated the impact on their learning. This included a walk within the local community. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities in regard to safeguarding children and knows how to recognise signs and indicators of abuse. She knows the referral procedure to follow in reporting a concern about a child's welfare, including wider safeguarding issues. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information through daily meetings, information books and photos. This helps to encourage consistency of care between the setting and home. She keeps parents well informed of all aspects of their children's care and considers their views when evaluating her practice. The childminder focuses her professional development to support the children in her care. For instance, she identifies training courses to attend to develop her understanding of relevant topics.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development successfully. She uses observation and assessment well to find out what the children know and can do, and plans effectively for their next steps in learning. Children remain fully engaged as they learn. They keenly lead their own learning and are confident in asking for resources and equipment to support their play. Children develop an interest in technology and how things work. For example, they work cooperatively with the childminder to work out the correct sequence of buttons to make the 'robot dog' sing. They listen carefully to the instructions and are visibly pleased with their own efforts when they succeed. The childminder expertly uses children's natural inquisitiveness to help their mathematical knowledge. For instance, when children ask what a calendar is for, she uses the opportunity to discuss what it is used for and the numbers they can see and know.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are given lots of opportunities to explore the natural world and understand how to care for living things. For example, they explore the childminder's garden with interest as they 're-home' snails so that they do not get hurt. The childminder asks a range of questions to encourage problem-solving and to develop children's thinking skills. For instance, she gives them time to think about how they might retrieve the stuck ball and waits patiently for them to come up with a solution.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to understand the importance of hygiene. For example, she explains that hands need washing even if they do not look dirty as we 'can't see the germs' because they are too small. Children take good care of the toys and resources. They tidy away when they have finished playing and know they must put toys in the correct boxes. Children are given good opportunities to develop a sense of community. For example, they regularly visit the local café. This helps to promote their social development and confidence. Children develop good physical skills and independence. For instance, they put on their own shoes and confidently explore bats and balls and the trampoline in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357799 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10073948 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 2 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 34 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Belstone, near Okehampton, Devon. She operates after school and during the school holidays. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for two to four-year-old children. She holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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