Childminder 117272

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder forms exceptionally close relationships with children and their families to develop an in-depth understanding of children's individual care and learning needs. Parents speak extremely highly of the care their children receive and comment that the childminder has become an invaluable part of their family. Children display high levels of emotional well-being and are happy and confident learners.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit enormously from a rich variety of activities across the curriculum that deeply engage them for long periods of time. Consequently, children make exceptional progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder builds extremely successfully on children's abilities and experiences to reinforce their understanding and extend their skills to a higher level. For example, children are very eager to share books about sea life following their visits to the local aquarium. They speak fluently and confidently about the fish they have seen and demonstrate how to use signing for the names of the fish as they read the book together.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary and they regularly use good manners and talk about sharing with each other, repeating the phrase 'sharing is caring'. The childminder has extremely high expectations, and children display an excellent understanding of their own feelings and the feelings of others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's teaching skills are excellent and she seizes every opportunity to reinforce children's learning. For example, children concentrate for significant periods of time as they print with shapes and experiment with colour. The childminder expertly ignites their enthusiasm, introducing new and more complex shapes to extend their mathematical skills highly effectively. n Children display a love of books and develop an extensive vocabulary as they thoroughly enjoy their favourite stories. The childminder expertly encourages children's interaction, valuing their comments and asking searching questions to extend their language skills. She enthusiastically brings stories to life and children learn the meaning of words such as 'nocturnal' as they become engrossed in a book about an owl. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective in supporting children's learning. Parents comment very favourably about the excellent two-way flow of

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need to do better?

information that ensures they are fully involved in children's development. They know precisely how they can help children's learning at home. n Children show exceptionally high levels of independence and develop a 'can-do'

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27 February 2020 attitude. They are very capable as they set out resources for a printing activity. They confidently ensure they have the paint they need and find extra resources that will be needed for making their pictures. n The childminder is highly reflective of her practice and continually reviews the high-quality service she provides for families. She has a wealth of experience in childcare and continues to develop her excellent skills. She attends training that supports the individual needs of the children in her care. n Children benefit greatly from regular outings and visits that extend their social skills as they mix with other children and enrich their understanding of the wider world. They talk excitedly about a recent visit to a local abbey, remembering the trail they followed and describing the historical costumes they wore. n Children are exceptionally well prepared for future learning, and links with other

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providers and local schools are highly effective. Children become very familiar with the school environment through regular visits, and they move on with high levels of self-assurance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very broad understanding of child protection issues and attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She can identify the signs which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm, and knows the correct procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children closely at all times and encourages children to play safely in the secure environment she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117272 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10125412 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 3 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in a residential area of Plymouth. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and education. She cares for children weekdays throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and discussed the childminder's plans for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector observed children taking part in activities and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector sampled documents and talked to the childminder about her self- evaluation. n The inspector talked to children and looked at the written comments from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities and routines.

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Inspection activities

27 February 2020 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

27 February 2020 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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