Childminder in Plymouth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and demonstrate that they feel very much at home. Children form close and affectionate bonds with the childminder and regularly go to her for cuddles. The childminder supports children's routines and care needs effectively and responds quickly when they need to have a rest or need reassurance.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a good range of toys and resources that interest them. The childminder gets to know children well and arranges her setting to develop their particular interests. She provides a tipi and cushions to make a den, for example, when children begin to enjoy playing hide and seek. The childminder follows children's lead as they make choices about their play. This supports their independence and means that they enjoy activities and develop their skills effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's social and emotional development well. Children enjoy attending local groups where they experience a wider range of activities and socialise with others. Regular outings to local beaches and parks provide valuable opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.

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The provision is good

Children persevere with activities and show good levels of concentration. This helps them to become ready for the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what children can do and identifies what they need to learn next. She plans activities and experiences that are stimulating and help them to make good progress. For example, children enjoy creative activities and use pens skilfully to create self-portraits. As they draw, the childminder encourages them to name the different parts of their faces and develops their communication and language skills well. They delight in repeating the activity and gain confidence as the childminder praises their efforts. n The childminder is a good role model and treats children with kindness and consideration. She has clear boundaries and regularly reminds children to use good manners. This has a positive affect on their self-awareness and they behave well. n Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They help themselves to healthy and nutritious snacks and gain a good understanding of growing fruit and

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need to do better?

vegetables. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors. In addition, they take part in dance lessons to extend their coordination and develop their creativity. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities to promote children's

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28 November 2019 mathematical development. For example, as children use stickers to make colourful pictures, she encourages them to count accurately. They learn to use mathematical language, such as 'next to', 'under', 'bigger' and 'smaller', when they describe what they are doing. n The childminder forms good relationships with parents and has regular discussions about children's progress. Parents comment on the high quality of the care their children receive. n The childminder works closely with other professionals to provide extra help when children need it. She shares information with other settings children also attend to provide good continuity and consistency for children. n Although children get to know their local community well, they do not have as many opportunities to experience other cultures and learn about differences and similarities between themselves and others. n The childminder reflects on her practice to ensure she provides appropriate

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experiences that help children to make good progress. She recognises her strengths. However, she does not use self-evaluation to clearly identify all aspects of her practice that could be better.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular child protection training to keep her knowledge of legislation up to date. She is able to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and has a clear understanding of local safeguarding procedures. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they play and follow instructions about using toys and equipment carefully.

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should:

n develop self-evaluation further to clearly identify all areas for improvement to raise the standard of practice to an even higher level n provide children with more opportunities to develop their awareness of other cultures and communities beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358363 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10125635 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Plymstock area of Plymouth. The childminder operates flexible hours throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at areas of the home used for childminding and talked with the childminder about how she organises her setting. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and talked with her about the quality of teaching. n The childminder and inspector observed children playing and discussed their progress. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and discussed self-evaluation.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

28 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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.

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