Childminder in Devon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is highly successful at giving children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, a wide variety of interesting and meaningful experiences. She provides an excellent range of resources to meet their needs. n The childminder has made significant adaptations to her home to provide easily accessible, safe and welcoming rooms for children in her care. The childminder's family describe, with fondness, how children are included in their special events and outings. n The childminder gathers very detailed information from parents when children first start. She uses this well to help children settle and to meet their complex medical needs, when required. n The childminder understands the areas of learning she teaches and the way in which children learn. The assessment records, which contain an excellent collection of photographs and comments, demonstrate she builds on what

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children can do and celebrates their achievements. n The childminder has comprehensive policies and procedures to cover all welfare and safeguarding requirements. She explains thorough health and hygiene practices. n Documents demonstrate that the childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She seeks views to support her to evaluate and develop her provision. She provides additional support to family members, when required. n Records show the childminder engages effectively with schools, other local services and medical professionals. This helps to provide consistent care. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. She is confident in her knowledge of the signs of abuse and neglect, and knows the procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child in her care. n The childminder has high ambitions and demonstrates a strong commitment to do her best.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544576 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10092638 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 7 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Exeter, Devon. She operates from Friday to Monday, twice a month, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n A tour of the premises was taken with the childminder. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses the areas and organises the curriculum. n The inspector looked at the learning records made by the childminder. She also discussed the contribution she makes to children's learning, progress, safety and well-being. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's 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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13 September 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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